Feel the Punk Interview Posted: June 24, 2004

Band name: Industry

What in your mind constitutes a good show?

Jason Tanzer (Singer/Guitarist): When the band is so removed from the pressures of life that we seem magical

Adam Taylor (Bassist): the gear works, the vocals are tight, the playing is solid, and the sound is on the money and just knowing that we are connecting with each other. Thats when a great show happens.

What are your future goals as a band?

AT: To be able to grow as writers and explore whatever we feel

JT: To become just popular enough to be paid to perform this music.

What separates your band from the rest?

JT: The musicians in the band, I hope...........ha-ha

How did you come up with your band name?

JT: We wanted to have a band name that bled the construction and building of things.

AT: what he said

Who are your major influences?

AT: The Who, Zeppelin, Weather Report, early punk and any old nasty 70's ghetto funk.

JT: The Police - Tool - Nirvana - The Beatles  Pink Floyd  NIN  Seal - Bjork.........any artist that is undoubtedly themselves.

What genre of music would you consider your band as?

JT: Metropolitan rock

How did your band form and what are your music backgrounds?

JT: I always wanted to get the best players I knew. My background as a Singer and Guitar player is Fusion/Art/Melodic/Rock

AT: I was always a bassist and singer. I was heavily influenced by jazz and fusion, as well as old school punk and funk, heavy rock and classic rock, and that geeky old new wave stuff.


Statement from the band & FTP:

JT: Thank you to FTP

AT: Yes, Thank you FTP, and thanks to anyone who has supported us...and to those who still may.

You can reach industry @ http://www.ndus3.com

Well FTP definitely has the respect for you guys and thank you Industry for your time. :)

-FTP



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