Stone Sea are making waves within the field of rock music, and in this exclusive interview they talk musical influences, their advice for start-up musicians and why they’re adapting to streaming platforms.
Any new projects going ahead for 2020?
We had great expectations for 2020. We kept optimistic about some plans we’ve made, but the way things are going it doesn’t look like there will be a chance of making them happen. Unfortunately, this situation with the coronavirus has spread across the whole world and it’s not something we can take control of. We still have to know how to use this time wisely, now that we’re all in our homes we are getting some time to dive deep into new things; Elvis is studying music production, soundtracks for games, films and commercials, whilst Connor is learning how to turn his shed into a studio. We are also working on some new songs for a new album, so what better time to do it than now, right?
Who would you say are your biggest musical influences?
Speaking for Stone Sea, we would probably say Black Sabbath and Nirvana are our biggest influences. Obviously, there are many other bands that had a big, different impact on each one of us as well.
Favourite albums?
Master of Reality – Black Sabbath
Rust in Peace – Megadeath
Nevermind – Nirvana
World Is Coming Down – Type O Negative
Dopethrine – Electric Wizard
Have there been any major changes to the music scene in the time your band has been performing?
To the music scene… yes and no. I believe the band originated when all these new platforms were starting, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify, that got us big a few years back. We are just changing and adapting along with these platforms, so there’s nothing new to us but organic changes.
Advice for new musicians looking to survive?
At the moment we are looking for that advice too! Joking aside, keep constant, learn music and music production, the music business, learn how and where to market and sell your music. Learn how to book gigs and tours by yourself, don’t be afraid of making mistakes or talking to people you don’t know. Once again, be constant, but above all, dive deep into yourself and look for your own sound, your own uniqueness, singularity, and you’ll know where and how you should go. If we had this in mind when we started, then we would have saved a lot of time, money, and energy.
Anybody you would like to collaborate with in the future?
Pretty much anybody, to be honest. We are really open-minded on trying different styles and experimenting with new approaches to creativity. I would go for something different, like the choir Scala and Kolacny Brothers, Pavarotti, or The HU.
