WAMFest Focus: Spilt Cities

Answered by: Shaun Rodan — singer/guitarist

Band: Spilt Cities

Give us a short description of your music: A combination of post-rock soundscapes and indie-rock melodies creating emotionally earnest and moving music.

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? Supporting mewithoutYou and being main support for both Perth shows for Tigers Jaw. Both of these bands were and still are a large influence for us.

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? As the band has evolved we've become more social in the local music industry, and it has always been positive and resulted in making stronger connections.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from WAMFest? Building stronger relationships with industry figures. Harnessing social media as a cheap marketing tool. Building relationships with management and booking agencies. 

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at WAMFest? Bats, Flossy, Foam, Joys, Mathas, Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Usurper Of Modern Medicine.  

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at WAMFest? We'll be debuting new material from our upcoming album, as well as welcoming a new drummer to the band. We've expanded our live rig to create a larger and more encompassing live sound. 

When and where is your WAMFest gig? 4 Nov, Jimmy's Den