Leaps & Bounds: Milk Teddy

Artist/Band: Milk Teddy

Name: Thomas Mendelovits

When did you start making music and why? We started in 2008 adding members until 2012 when we released our first LP. To release this was our mission. The task now is to complete a second LP. This is why we 'make' music.

Sum up your musical sound in four words? Efficient capable industrious professionalized

What other events/gigs are you looking forward to at Leaps & Bounds? The Bedroom Suck Records 'Australiana' showcase. It'll be great with or without the ballet that may or may not be happening.

What do you think is the best thing about a festival like Leaps & Bounds? Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while, a great wind carries me across the sky.

What are your favourite places to hang out in the City of Yarra and why? A lot of us live there: so many. One good place I went to recently was The Tote, where all manner of rock n roll and assorted musical events occur.

Why should people come and see your band at Leaps & Bounds? The music will be fine; the wine flowing; the people beautiful; the weather clement; the cost reasonable; Milk Teddy rockin

When and where for your Leaps & Bounds gig? Saturday 25 July for the One Magical Lost And Lonesome Night at the Shadow Electric at the Abbotsford Convent.