What They Thought – Jaddan, Luke & Nigel
on December 14th, 2011Today in our ‘What They Thought‘ series of catch ups we head to the offices of UNFD and catch up with owner Jaddan Comerford and A&R / Artist Manager Luke Logemann to see their thoughts on the year that was, we also catch Nigel Melder from Mindsnare and Trial And Error Records to see his thoughts on the year. See below for their answers.
Name : Jaddan Comerford
What you do : Owner / Founder
Where you do it : UNFD
Website Link : www.weareunified.com
Two favourite Australian releases Of 2011?
1. The Getaway Plan – Requiem
2. The Smith Street Band – No One Gets Lost Anymore
Two favourite International releases Of 2011?
1. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math
2. We Are Augustines – Rise Ye Sunken Ships
Two Favourite Live Bands you saw in of 2011?
1. The Amity Affliction
2. Screeching Weasel @ SXSW. Not cool I know.
Australian band who kicked the most arse in 2011?
I’d have to say The Amity Affliction
International band who kicked the most arse in 2011?
We Came As Romans
Biggest let down of 2011?
I don’t waste my time on negativity.
Personal working highlight/s of 2011?
Launching a new company, UNFD. Announcing The Pogues tour. Releasing a new album from The Getaway Plan. Selling out a full tour by The Amity Affliction. And signing new acts. The future of heavy music.
Australian band to watch in 2012?
Northlane. Without a doubt!
International band to watch in 2012?
Grey Kingdom
What you are most looking forward to in 2012?
Watching The Getaway Plan get huge / Releasing the third album from The Amity Affliction and subsequently become one of the biggest hardcore bands worldwide.
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Name : Luke Logemann
What you do : A&R and Artist Management
Where you do it : UNFD
Website Link : www.weareunified.com
Two favourite Australian releases Of 2011?
1. The Getaway Plan – Requiem
2. The Bride – President Rd
Two favourite International releases Of 2011?
1. Transit – Listen & Forgive
2. Times Of Grace – The Hymn of a Broken Man
Two Favourite Live Bands you saw in of 2011?
1. H2O (every night on Soundwave – never get old)
2. Hot Water Music
Should make an advance entry here for Sights & Sounds, who are touring at the moment. Their album “Monolith” is my favourite album of the last five years. Chances are the shows won’t be heavily attended but try check it out – http://www.facebook.com/events/119973764773661/
Australian band who kicked the most arse in 2011?
The Amity Affliction is the obvious choice right? Only because I’m already sick of Gotye and we can’t say Parkway Drive every year.
International band who kicked the most arse in 2011?
Skrillex… not a band but who saw that coming
Biggest let down of 2011?
Blink 182
Personal working highlight/s of 2011?
We started UNFD in January, and since then it’s like everything has snowballed. Dream On Dreamer surprised everyone, The Getaway Plan returned in style, The Amity Affliction started selling out arenas and we had the pleasure of working with I Killed The Prom Queen on their tour and album repackage – which was a dream come true.
Australian band to watch in 2012?
Northlane. No one realises how big that band already is, and how under the radar they’ve managed to do everything they’ve done to this point.
International band to watch in 2012?
Say Anything – just got an advance of their album and it’s the best thing they’ve ever done. Insider tips say they’ll be giving Australia a lot of love on this album.
What you are most looking forward to in 2012?
House Vs Hurricane’s new album will see their star rise in a huge way, and the gap between Parkway, Amity and the rest of the pack will start to close.
Anything additional?
An amazing year for Australian hardcore and metal, so many bands started to make noise overseas as fans worldwide started to appreciate the non-generic approach to songwriting that our country’s scene creates. It’s only gonna get stronger.
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Name : Nigel Melder
What you do : Mindsnare / Trial And Error Records
Where you do it : Melbourne
Website Link : http://www.facebook.com/mindsnarehc
Two favourite Australian releases Of 2011?
1. I Exist ‘Broken Passage’
2. Iron Mind ‘Hell Split Wide Open’
Two favourite International releases Of 2011?
1. Ringworm ‘Scars’
2. Foundation ‘When The Smoke Clears’
Two Favourite Live Bands you saw in of 2011?
1. Eyehategod
2. Iron Age
Australian band who kicked the most arse in 2011?
Stolen Youth
International band who kicked the most arse in 2011?
Ringworm
Biggest let down of 2011?
Not having the Warbrain 7″ out yet, thank fuck for instant digital downloads
Personal working highlight/s of 2011?
Touring with Ringworm and having the Split 7″ come out on Resist/A389. It was also good to play the last weekend of the Arthouse…what a venue!
Australian band to watch in 2012?
Up On
International band to watch in 2012?
Antagonist AD
What you are most looking forward to in 2012?
Immortal Technique tour in Jan should be pretty sweet
Anything additional?
Nice work Bombshell, many sites come and go and you guys have kept it real!
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