'It’s Hard To Push Back The Fear': Jay Watson Steps Into The Light As GUM

Have You Heard: Fieu

I think I’d just like to be me ;)

Name/instrument played: Emily Brewis (Fieu) – vocals/keys.

How long have you been performing?
Since I was about 6 or 7. I performed at the Sydney Opera House with a mass children’s choir when I was in first grade.

You’re on tour in the van – which band or artist is going to keep you happy if we throw them on the stereo?
Phil Collins, Lionel Richie or Michael Jackson.

Would you rather be a busted broke-but-revered Hank Williams figure or some kind of Metallica monster?
I think I’d just like to be me ;)

Which Brisbane bands before you have been an inspiration (musically or otherwise)?
Katie Noonan is a huge inspiration to me!

What part do you think Brisbane plays in the music you make?
I studied music in Brisbane and made some amazing friends and connections along the way. I find my music is always a refection of my experiences.

Is your music responsible for more make-outs or break-ups? Why?
Ha ha! I am not sure on this one. I’ll have to run some surveys.

If you had to play a sport instead of being a musician which sport would it be and why would you be triumphant?
I’ve never been good at sport, and I have tried… Perhaps I can give badminton a go?

What’s in the pipeline for you musically in the short term?
We’re about to release our first EP ever and the launch show is set for Wednesday 17 September at Black Bear Lodge!