WAMFest Focus: DIY Rainclouds

Answered by: Dylan Walters — Guitar, vocals, songwriter

Band: DIY Rainclouds

Give us a short description of your music: Blending elements of post-rock, post-punk and shoegaze with modern indie-rock forming a unique sound that is DIY Rainclouds.

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? We were nominated for WAM Song Of The Year 2015 with our song Winter, which has since been re-recorded for our EP Prevention, which was released August this year.

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? It's awesome going to house parties and hearing one of our tracks come on.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from WAMFest? It'll be great to watch some of our favourite local artists as you can always learn from watching artists young and old.

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at WAMFest? Sly Withers, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, POW Negro, Foam. 

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at WAMFest? We're a young band with a broad range of influences that sound like DIY Rainclouds and no one else. Watch us so you can claim you liked us before everyone else. 

When and where is your WAMFest gig? 5 Nov, Badlands