Interview: Nico Vega
You just finished a tour in March… How’d that go?
We love the road. Performing live in front of people and spreading
the Nico Vega message is an enormous opportunity. The van has become our home and we’ve made friends around the country now. We have alot of fun.
How’s touring with Soundtrack of Our Lives and Metric?
Such great bands and people. I could seriously watch both bands
every night for another 6 months. Both tours were too short.
What venues did you find the most interesting? The most unorthodox?
We played in a cubicle once at a corporate event. We figured no one
had ever done that before. I wish we had video on that.
You’re just kicking off a tour with Semi-Precious Weapons and Chevelle, right? What stop/city are you looking forward to the most?
We’re doing 8 shows in Texas… crazy. Every city has it’s own
charm. I can’t wait to hook up w both bands. Both are inspiring to watch.
Regarding the self-titled album, you can really hear the range of songs you guys can handle? Did you ultimately sit down and decide to make this type of music or did it sort of just fall into your laps?
We try to do as little thinking as possible. The creative process
in this band is very organic and spontaneous. Most songs are generally written within a single rehersal.
A handful of words you’d use to describe your music?
Intensity, Conviction, Spirituality, Love
How was shooting Gravity and working with Marcus Dunstan?
He is a good friend of the band and when we came up with the
concept I couldn’t think of anyone more qualified to beat the crap out of us. The process was a pleasure and I look forward to doing more together.
I’m sure Aja’s been getting a lot more Grace Slick comparisons… The band as a whole seems to be constantly compared to something else. What sorts of comparisons do you get and how does that make you feel? If you had to… how would YOU compare yourselves?
It’s human nature to put things in categories. It’s how we make
sense of things that are new. I’ve heard Aja compared to every female front-woman in the history of music. I generally think it’s an honor. We never get compared to crappy bands or artists we don’t like.
You probably get this all the time but ever consider getting a fourth?
Absolutely. Would love to eventually build out the band’s live
sound. Our chemistry is so good though as it is.
Each of you have a favorite song to perform live?
Whichever is newest.
Do any of you have a personal connection with a certain song?
With every song. If you don’t connect with a song you have no
business playing it. The audience can tell if you’re faking it.
Any words of wisdom for aspiring musicians?
Be relentless.
Thanks so much! Good luck on the tour!
Thanks you
