AGE OF REVOLUTION: BIGGER. BETTER. LOUDER.
“Bigger, better louder”. These are the ultimate aims of the
new band ‘Age of Revolution’ who, despite their recent appearance in the punk
rock scene, have high aspirations and are looking forward to the future with
anticipation. The leader of the band, Grace Hill, agreed to sit down with Smash
magazine during a hectic day to answer our questions and give us an insight
into the past, present and future of the band.
Q: First of all, tell us about the history of the band first
of all
A: At first it was just me playing guitar alone in my
bedroom. Then, at the age of sixteen I decided to try my luck playing with a
band. However, I didn’t have friends who played instruments. I posted on social
media that I would like a band to play music with, and I could be the lead
singer. Soon enough after I couple of days I met up with a couple of people who
responded and we called ourselves ‘Grace Hill Band’.
Q: So how did the name ‘Age Of Revolution’ come along?
A: Age Of Revolution actually didn’t come along until recently.
One reason to why we changed our name was because we though ‘Grace Hill Band’
sounded plain and boring. We needed something cool. We always had the dream of
causing a musical revolution, so the word revolution had to be included with no
doubt. And then I actually thought of ‘Age Of Revolution’ as a random thought
and the band liked it!
Q: What are the band's plans for the future?
A:We mainly want to expand our audience. I'd like more
people to listen to our music. I'd say our music is engaging and relatable so a
lot of people can get to know it and like it.
Q: You recently released a new album, can you tell us more
about it?
A: Yeah! Our new album is called 'Edge of tonight', and the
title came about from a special song on the album, which i unfortunately cannot
spoil for people who haven't listened to it yet. This is our new album amongst
the several EP's we have out. Hopefully people like it and enjoy listening to
the songs on it.
Q: Do you have any tour plans?
A: we are planning to tour the UK very soon. It's time to start a revolution! I think a tour
would be a nice way of spreading the word about us and our new music. So, look
out for tour dates very soon!
Q: Something about your personal life now, what is it like
handling everyday life and the band?
A: Honestly, the band has become my personal life. It's part
of my routine; it is essentially my life. At first it was difficult to
coordinate everyday life and the band, as in the two would clash, but after
this year or two years it has become normal for me to get up, eat breakfast and
go to the studio.
Q: Would you call yourself famous?
A: We don't consider ourselves famous, maybe 'well known' in the rock. I think it was
when fans started waiting after the shows to meet us, that was really weird.
When we first started out, the only people coming to shows were peers, people
from our school and they were waiting around after to meet us, they were
waiting around after to party, hang, be our friends. So once we actually got
fans waiting around for signatures. I remember feeling like 'this is so
strange. Why do you want me to sign this? This is so weird.
Q: Where do you see this band in 5 years time?
A: In 5 years time I’d hope to see us still going strong as
a band. You know, touring, making music. I want us to grow and expand, reach
out to more people and gain a bigger audience. That would be amazing. I do
think we have a bright future ahead of us.
Q: If you had to change anything about the band, what would
it be?
A: Honestly, i wouldnt change anything. I love the way this
band was formed, and the people it was formed with. I love our music and the
impact we have on people. In some peoples lives we have already made a
revolution. We get tweets from people thanking us for being a big part of their
life. It's spectacular! I never thought this would come so far. So no, i
wouldn't change a thing.
Q: Have you made any mistakes in terms of the band?
A: I dont think any of them were major. We [the band
members] have petty arguments sometimes, so maybe having these pointless
arguments is a mistake because they get in the way of the flow of things. We also
live together so it's a bit awkward after arguing about who used the same tea
bag or who left the window open at night.
Q: Is there any advice you would give to people starting out
in a band?
A: Sure. There is one bit of advice that is key, which is to
never give up and take every chance you get because you never know how taking
this chance can turn your life around for the better.
Q: Last question, do you enjoy being in this band?
A: of course i do! The band is my life. I love to make
music, tour and talk to fans. Fans are what keeps this band going to be honest,
they give us the support and inspiration we need. I couldn't live without being
in this band, and i definitely would have not survived without my bandmates.
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