BIGSOUND 2017 Artist Focus: sleepmakeswaves

Answered by: Otto Wicks-Green - smiling guitar boy

Hometown: Sydney

Give us a short description your music: Instrumental rock immensity. Big riffs big electronics and a dose of prettiness, too. Hardcore for softboys (and everyone else).

What is the best thing musically that's happened to your band so far? Touring in China was incredible. We ate so much we were almost too heavy to leave. The shows were also great. Touring with Karnivool is also something I look back on with a big smile.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? How much partying could a post-rock band party if a post-rock band could literally not stop partying. SEND HELP.

Why should people come and see you among the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? We will be so loud and heavy that we will make you forget your past and future for 45 minutes in a crushing vortex of instrumental rock.

What acts are on your must see list at BIGSOUND? WAAX, Slotface, Pagan, Polaris, Hockey Dad, Scalphunter.

What do you reckon your percentage mix of business vs partying will be at BIGSOUND? We take partying so seriously it counts as business.

When and where is your BIGSOUND showcase? 7 Sep, The Brightside.