Girl + The Machine

The Singing Lamb: How was the CD release at the Silver Dollar? How does it feel to finally put out a full-length album?

Jackie Liew: The CD release was a success at the Silver Dollar, our friends and family were there along with new and old fans. It feels like the baby is out of the womb and the cookies are out of the oven! It is a proud result of our diligence, perseverance, brotherhood, love and tears.

You were in Asia for the past two years – how did that affect your music, if it has?

Jackie: It’s inspiring in ways of visuals and lyrics, being in different environment and having more life experiences from another perspective.

What are some similarities and differences between the music scenes in Canada versus Asia?

Jackie: In Asia, audiences found us interesting because we are from Canada and foreign. It’s almost like we are representing Canada whenever we perform there. Both Canada and Asia have sophisticated listeners who want to know what the music is about, what the lyrics talk about. In some way, Asian audience are shyer than Canadian audience. Rock music is popular in both regions.

There’s a food journal featured on the band’s website and you are a vegetarian. How does that intertwine or play into the aesthetic of the band, Girl + The Machine?

Jackie: It is part of the GTM concept to promote positive message and energy. Vegetarianism is a natural part of it. I wanted to show our fans that being a traveling vegetarian, there are veggy food available wherever we go! Also to inspire a healthy lifestyle, and how it can be cool.

There’s also a lot of art on the website; do you feel that it’s important to express yourself through all these different outlets at once? Why or why not?

Jackie: Yes, because GTM concept originally started out as an art project. In the beginning, the site was my own personal creative space and outlet. As it evolved, the rest of the machines (members) joined and music becomes an important part of GTM to enhance the visuals. The art cannot do without the music; the music cannot do without the food and fashion. It is the idea of “eat, drink, man, woman.”

And finally, if you were a singing animal, what would you be?

Jackie: That is a good question… dolphin! It can be beautiful, spiritual and sensual when it sings.

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Don’t forget to catch Girl + The Machine at the Gladstone Hotel on November 12th!