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In this chat with the Mixtape 5 crew, We are numbers opens up about their unique sound, the importance of live performances, and the challenges facing European music today.
How would you define your sound?
Fresh, brutal, modern, melodic, catchy and groovy. It’s the sound of “can’t stay still, you need to bounce”.
Why is playing live important to you? Do you prefer playing concerts or recording music?
There is nothing like the live vibe. There is so much streaming music these days that I feel the salvation is the live shows. It is the only chance you’ll get the vibe of the artist, the punchiness of the musical waves, and the human-to-human connection. Playing concerts is essential for us as it is the perfect ground to deliver the energy we want to share with people.
What is your opinion on Liveurope’s mission?
It stands aligned with my thoughts regarding the support the venues should get to promote upcoming artists, discover new talents, and offer equal chances and a quality label.
What do you think is needed for the European music sector to thrive?
I think grassroots venues are important because we must look into the future. Who will come after us? Young bands that need exposure need to be helped to show themselves to the world. These grassroots venues are essential to the ecosystem. And besides that, some European showcases projects that can extract real talents from all over EU and boost them for future musical careers.
How do you see the future of European touring bands in the next 5 years?
Everything is so politically and socially unpredictable these days that is hard to see the future. I think costs of touring will still be an issue for many as well as venues being more selective with the acts. I don’t think it will look much different from today.
You played at “February Massacre” in Sofia. Can you share a standout moment or memory from your performance at Club Mixtape 5?
It was an amazing experience for us! The standout moment was playing outside Romania for the first time: such a warm welcome and passionate crowd. And even if it is not something to brag about, one guy twisted his leg inside the moshpit at our show. And we met again in the summer at another festival: hey, do you remember me? The guy that twisted his leg! Awesome night indeed! We are really out of words to describe how much that night meant to us.
If there is any advice that you could give to yourself when you started making music, what would it be?
It is not all about the music but it is more about the people you’re making music with. And it is not about yourself but about the ones who consume your music. Team up with people as passionate as you are. The band is about the people who are in and disbanding is also about the people that are no more in. This is the first thing. The second is about making music not only for yourself but also for the audience if you want to grow bigger.
