Mo'JuHometown: Melbourne
Short description of your band and your music: 5'3" of wise-cracking, sass mouthing, jump-jiving attitude wrapped up in a zoot suit and propped up on Cuban heels.
Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? For sure. I've had my fair share of party. But I've heard BIGSOUND is where it's at right? It's about to get real.
What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? I've been pretty lucky, there's a lot of things I could tell you. I guess the most exciting thing that has happened this year was launching our album at Sydney Opera House during Vivid LIVE.
Are your ambitions mainly artistic or commercial? Artistic, obviously. Haha. Otherwise I guess I'd be making different music. But having said that, I love a lot of pop music and of course I'd love to have a long and sustainable career.
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Is your music best rendered in the studio or the live realm? Those are two completely different things. I've always been a live performer. In the past I felt like that was my domain. But that's changed. I love the studio and all its possibilities.
If you could have any act past or present join you on your next tour who would you tap? That's a hard question, there are so many! But as far as living legends go? I'd love to perform with Tom Waits, Stevie Wonder, Betty Davis, Billie Holiday... maybe a young Michael Jackson? Too many.
What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? My biggest interest is strengthening my overseas connections. I've already toured in Europe and have released a few albums in Europe and Japan. But there's so much I still want to do and learn.
What acts are you looking forward to checking out at the BIGSOUND showcase? The program is incredible! I don't know if I'm going to fit it all in. There are loads I'd recommend. But for me, I'm keen to check out Kween G. I love me some hip hop.
Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? I come from a family of musicians. I've been honing my craft all my life and perfecting it on the live circuit from a young age. I'm having fun but I'm ready and I mean business.
