How would you describe Fade Evare to someone who’s never heard you before?
The junction of melancholic atmospheres and joyful harmony that triggers feelings of euphoric resolve, but over drum machines and heaps of sub bass.
How did the three of you end up making music together?
Mira and I are siblings… she was singing backings and playing synth in an old project of mine. I had the demo for Send Me Out kicking around and felt like it was begging for her angelic voice over it. After that we started making more music together and it turned fairly swiftly into our first record “Welcome Back”. Maddy joined later on for the live band on synth but quickly became a collaborator and full member of the band, we’ve been working on some new music as a trio which we’re excited about.
How much do you think about the visual side of the band? Do you see the music and the imagery as part of the same thing?
Imagery is a big part of Fade Evare. I think we are drawn to very atmospheric/cinematic sounds. Most of the time the lyrics are quite descriptive and approach themes or story telling through a more visual, metaphoric lens. This often carries through to the visual world we like creating around the music too…
Where did the term “tripwave” come from?
We came up with it once trying to describe the music. Combining the collaging, sampling, construction processes of Trip-Hop with the melodic, pop sensibilities of New Wave/Post Punk. It’s still a loose term but it feels less restrictive calling it that… we aren’t really out to make fully derivative, throw-back music.
What usually comes first when you start a song?
We usually make the instrumentals and loose melodies first, kinda going down the rabbit hole in the studio together and chasing a feeling more than anything. Once we’ve honed in on a particular thread, we talk about what kind of imagery/feelings/themes they dredge up and form lyrics over time once we’ve sat with the demo for a bit. Like writing a script for a soundtrack rather than the other way round.
How do you balance the darker and more euphoric sides of your sound?
We love to smoosh them together and stir the pot till it creates a new unique feeling somewhere in the middle. We are drawn to the combination of contrasting sounds as opposed to following one more predictable track. It’s kinda boring and easy to write some grim chords, put grim melodies and lyrics over the top of them. We love a moody atmosphere but at the end of the day I think we gravitate toward creating more uplifting music… love a beautiful bridge or transition in a darker song.
Mira and Tori, what’s it like making music with your sibling?
Mira - the worst
Tori - sucks… the only harmony is in the chorus
Mira - all about the blood harmonies
Maddy - don’t get me started
What’s the music scene like in Naarm at the moment?
I’d say it’s thriving in terms of the amount of awesome bands and artists here… lots of different little pockets and communities.
The licensing laws are a bit savage here though. You’re supposed to have three security guards on for a 150 capacity show which cuts a lot of small bars out which is a bit of a shame. That said, shows are happening at bowls clubs and RSL’s as a result… There are also some really sick DIY spaces around too, so I suppose there is a silver lining to it in a way.
Who are some local artists we should be listening to?
Tongue Dissolver are incredible, Lover are an awesome duo from NZ based here now, Jupita is cool as fuck. Jeane rocked last night at a party we played at. Dumbhead and Swapmeet are also absolute forces, can’t wait to see them on international soil at Pitchfork Paris while we’re there!
What have you been listening to lately in general?
Great Area, Lost Animal, Time Cow, Joy Orbison, Dumbhead, Zouratié koné & The Astral Synth Transmitters