The Back Page: a Q+A with Stefan Storm from Sound Of Arrows

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on 16 December 2011 in Features

Being on the internet, Shout4Music doesn't have a back page. But if it did, it might look a bit like this.

We've asked a bucket full of bands and an array of artists to answer our questions on life, the universe and everything.

Today it's the turn of Stefan Storm of Sound Of Arrows to answer our questions. Just nobody mention JC. No, not Jesus Christ, John Cleese or Jarvis Cocker: John Cusack.

Don't forget to check out Coral Williamson's review of the band's album 'Voyage'.

What are you listening to right now?

Right now I'm blasting our friends Icona Pop's new EP 'Nights like this'. Ace pop music with a twist. Interesting productions and great, shouty performance.

How did you get into music?

By being an utter and complete music nerd growing up. I never thought it was something I could do myself but my friend was making music and he wanted to form a band. This was way before The Sound of Arrows.

Tell us a joke.

Oh God. I'm not very good at this. I've got a very dry and crude sort of humour. More suited for real life than print.

Who do you follow religiously on Twitter?

Richard Kelly (@JRichardKelly), the man who directed 'Donnie Darko' (amazing), 'Southland Tales' (amazing mess) and 'The Box' (very much not amazing).. He does a lot of great and smart RTs and has some good opinions on the ongoings in the world.

What have you been reading lately?

Just finished reading 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand. A scary and unsettling book but at the same time very fascinating. It's interesting to read a book with a clear message and values that differs to one's own. Highly recommended.

Who is the most influential person in your life?

My friend Malik, a filmmaker and out and out genius. He's just finishing his first feature-length documentary. It's about this American artist called Rodriguez and his amazing cinderella-like story.

Which song do you wish you had written?

'Time to Pretend' by MGMT or the theme to 'Starman' by Jack Nietsche. Two of my favorite tunes.

Does God exist?

Everyone believes in something. I am incapable of believing in God and have chosen to put my faith in science and evolution instead. But that is just as much a religion as any other.

We're at the bar. What are you drinking?

Whiskey or beer. Not big on wine. I might have an Irish coffee if it's cold outside.

Who would you dread getting stuck in a lift with?

John Cusack. My least favourite actor. All time.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

An animator. Gave that dream up quite quickly. Too slow work..

What song will you have played at your funeral?

'In This Heart', Sinead O'Connor. 'Forever Young', Alphaville and our own 'Lost City'; my proudest achievement. That would be the last one. Bittersweet yet uplifting.

What gigs, songs or albums are you promoting at the moment?

Well we just put our our very first album, 'Voyage'. A sci-fi-boyhood dream-adventure of an album.

14.   How can we find out more about you?

Thesoundofarrows.com and our twitter account: twitter.com/soundofarrows.

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