‘The Eighth Note’ is 8 quick Questions with Wellington Musicians.

A chance for us to catch up with people & see what they’re up to, or introduce you to a new musician/band and their music.

Today’s guest are female emo-pop trio Namesake.

Who are you? Tell us a bit about your music.
Kia ora! We are namesake, low-fi indie emo-pop, bit sad but having fun.

What have you been working on lately? Any new tracks or albums on the way?
We have released a chill little demo recently from an old version of the band. We are doing some recording this Sunday and hopefully will have some more music out in the middle of the year.

What is the best place people can follow you or find your music?
We have a Bandcamp, Instagram and Facebook 🙂

What were the three most influential albums to you growing up?
Avril Lavigne – Let Go
Bic Runga – Drive
Destiny’s Child – Survivor

Which other Wellington musician(s) would you most like to work with?
Womb / Bad Friend / Alexa Casino

What is your favourite Wellington Venue to play in?
We love playing chill shows at our friends nice houses, also Caroline is always fun.

In your songwriting or composing (or the band’s songwriting) how do the compositions and songs take shape?
Usually someone will bring something they have been working on to practice and we go from there, also a big fan of just exploring a feeling and letting that direct the way the song takes shape.

When/ where is your next gig?
We are playing with Carb on Carb in May! We love them, very excited.