First of all why don't you introduce us to all the members and what there purpose in the band is?
Jake - Dave hits things, lachlans strums an axe, gravy strums an axe, scott plays the bassmaster 2000 and I (jake) yell.
Lachlan -
Jake = Vocals
Scotty = Bass
Gravy = Guitar/back up vocals
Dave = Drums
Lachlan = guitar
How did ya come up with your band name?
Jake - One of us said, " hey lets call the band something with numbers" ( meaning a name with numbers in it) and then we all go yeah ok and thats about it.
Lachlan - Ummmmmmm well when we where trying to think of a name jake said call the band something with numbers meaning a name with numbers but I took it as something with numbers and it stuck.
What are all your feelings on how people are categorizing different punk bands, now a days?
Jake - I dont really care about what people call punk or rock or whatever..It's all about the music, not the name you give it.
Lachlan - caterigories are for people that dont listen to music for what it is, they listen to music to be part of an image that is betrayed by the caterigory the music is classed into.
What is your defination on what punk is?
Jake - Its music that gives you a feeling of independance. I dont care if it's the sex pistols , blink 182 or avril...If it gives you that feeling , then its punk.
Lachlan - being your self in a standardised society.
What bands have influence you?
Jake - Our biggest influence would have to be Saves The Day.. Easily the best band in the world.
Lachlan - Saves the Day, Jimmy Eat World, The Used, Finch, The Starting Line, AFI, Millencolin, Thrice, Fariweather, Dashboard C, get up kids the list could go on and on!
What do you think is the most diffcult part trying to do the whole band thing? and getting into the bussiness?
Jake - Finding band memebers that are committed and are ready to drop every thing for their band and their band mates.
Lachlan - Finding the right people to make music with, everyone in the band has to be motivated and have the same goals in there music whether it to be playing in the bed room or playing infront of thousands of people.
What are some bands people should listen too?
Lachlan - People can listen to what ever music they want to, we cant force people to like the same bands that we do so we dont try. They Should listen to music that they like except The Vines, they should burn in hell.
Where can people find your music?
Jake - In Austraila, it's in all good record stores. Internationally you can get it on mail order at www.somethingwithnumbers.cjb.net
Lachlan - www.mp3.com.au/somethingwithnumbers
If you had to describe your live show, what 2 words would you use?
Lachlan - Energy, Emotion
Jake - Rock'n'Roll....... thats 2 and a half
One final question, What are some random facts about you guys?
Lachlan - What are some random facts about you guys? Our guitarist really name is Gravy. His parents are big fans of baked dinners and felt it fitting to name there son after the perfect sauce.
Jake - download our stuff at www.mp3.com.au/somethingwithnumbers