Tin Alley
Three things jump out when you hear Tin Alley: passion, energy and great songs that get you hooked.
In 2009 the band recorded what would be their most successful track to date “Out Of Control", a song that was inspired by drummer Peter Hofbauer’s motorcycle accident in late 2007.
With its roaring opening and lyrics that explore the excesses of youth, rock stardom and fame (particularly the infamous 27 Club—so named after musicians who died at that age, such as Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain), “Out Of Control” had an immediate impact on listeners around the country.
In October 2009 Tin Alley's release “Out Of Control” reached number 1 on the AMO Charts (Australian Music Office) and was also number 1 on the AIR Charts (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) for five weeks.
In November 2009 “Out Of Control” reached no.7 on the ARIA Australian singles charts and was in the ARIA Australian Singles Charts top 20 for six consecutive weeks.
Tin Alley have played numerous Australian tours to support their single releases, from Hobart to Brisbane, Adelaide to Byron and many places in between.
May 2011 saw a change in the line-up with a new lead singer Stefan Waltersson and the band return to the studio to work on new material.
What prompted you to call the band Tin Alley?
1.The name "Tin Alley" came from a lane at Melbourne Uni which is where I and former member Jim, my brother, studied. The name was thought to be more attractive than the former moniker "Everything" which the band played under.
(27 Club) With all the talk about Amy Winehouse passing at 27 and joining the 27 Club your hit song 'Out Of Control' was actually dedicated to the 27 club and added to the 27 club cult hall of fame tell us more?
2."Out Of Control" deals with the excesses of rock stardom and youth and greatly influenced by and about famous musicians who died at age 27. All I can say it is really sad that another talented and young musician Amy Winehouse has been added to that list. I remember when writing the song that I was hoping that would not be the case for a long time, if ever again, yet unfortunately it has happended again all too soon.
Tell us about how you write your material? do you have a set formula?
3.The only rule I have regarding songwriting is that there are no rules. There is no formula. I think once you start setting rules about chord progressions, lyrical content or write to a formula you place limits on a process that really should be limitless. A song, melody, piece of lyric can come at any time, so a songwriter you've got to be ready and receptive to that. Songwriting can be a very tough process, you know the writer's block syndrome or it can be a breeze. I can say I have experienced both.
Paul was the transition from playing bass in Tin Alley and moving to guitar a hard move filling the shows of your younger brother
4.The transition to guitar was not a hard move at all because even though I played bass in the band for a number of years I was actually a guitarist initially and always continued playing the guitar and writing most of the material on the guitar. It has actually been a welcomed change!
You play and use Maton guitars please tell us more about your Matons?
5.For sure both Stefan and I play acoustic electric Matons they are very dependable and reliable guitars with good projection, sound and playability. Couldn't ask for anything more really. Also my first good guitar was a Maton too so I have soft spot for them.
Tell us about your new single 'Bounce Back' how did it come about?
6.Bounce Back is a song about, as the name implies, coming back from adversity, a tough situation, not giving up and persisting. It's about the underdog really who has been knocked out but manages to get up and have one more go. If you want to think of it as a film may be Rocky is a good example.
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