BIGSOUND 2016 Artist Focus: Manor

Answered by: Caitlin Duff, singer

Hometown: Melbourne

Give us a short description your music: Caitlin Duff's at-once withdrawn and emotional vocals sit effortlessly atop producer/multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Morse's complex, layered compositions.

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? We built a recording studio called Elysian Fields and released our debut that we recorded there this year. Also, our trip to Japan in 2015 and releasing remix EP The Tokyo Sessions inspired thereby.

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? We didn't set out to party when we started this band - we're really serious people. The biggest party animal in the band is Joan (our greyhound) and she's not allowed to come to shows.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? How to network! We're both shy and introverted so we know we have to work on that, and where better?! Also, how to stay awake for four days, that will come handy for future tours.

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at the BIGSOUND showcase? Alice Ivy, Olympia, Corin, SUIIX - all killer lady musicians doing really diverse and interesting stuff. We're playing as part of an awesome line-up, looking forward to sharing the stage with Wishes, Owen Rabbit, Fractures and Lucianblomkamp.

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? Our show harks back to the old days, when the music set the mood and took the audience on a journey. Our bandmates are incredibly talented players, they really bring our music to life.

When and where is your BIGSOUND showcase? 7 Sep, The Brightside, 8.50pm - 9.20pm.