BIGSOUND 2016 Artist Focus: Flowertruck

Answered by: Will Blackburn, drummer

Hometown: Sydney, via The Sticks

Give us a short description your music: Happy-sad garage pop. Spit-shined indie-rock.

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? Signing to Spunk Records. Being nominated for the Best Live Act FBi Award. Forcibly befriending Nicholas Allbrook.

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? It's a gosh damn blessing to be able to meet new bands, make new friends and play alongside them. All the beer makes me a bit bloaty though.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? What the heck does publishing actually mean?

How do we cut through in the merchandise game? Will anyone listen to my podcast?

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at the BIGSOUND showcase? Fazerdaze! Den! Gregor! Luke Million! Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever!

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? For the first time ever we'll be performing brand new tracks from our upcoming album. We're on at a very reasonable hour. We're quite nice people.

When and where is your BIGSOUND showcase? 7 Sep, New Globe Theatre, 9.40pm - 10.10pm; 9 Sep, The Triffid, BIGSOUND Official Closing Party.