Interviews

Silverfuse are a group of talented musicians who strive to create music that spans genres and challenges the audience’s world views.
With clever lyrics, strong melodies and a clear rock edge, Silverfuse are a band to keep your eyes on.
I had the opportunity of chatting with the boys about their beginnings, where Silverfuse are headed in the future, and the all-important Eurovision question.
 
Suzi: How are you?
-We’re fine, thanks. Busy doing all sorts of things, but otherwise fine.

In Feb 06 Silverfuse released its first single "Smalltown Shelley" - what was the response from that?
- The media received the EP with great interest and it was reviewed in several highly respected websites and magazines of the industry. The reviews were mostly very good, and more importantly, the fans have been digging the EP. It definitely did its job in introducing us to the small but appreciated Finnish rock scene.

I love the diversity within Smalltown Shelley. Half of the guitar break is done in a bluesy sound before going into the harder rock riff. When you write songs, do you purposely set about writing something that spans genres, or does it just seem to end up that way?
- Songwriting with this band is tricky business. More often than not we work a lot with a song before it gets its final form. And we constantly find that those little details, as the one you mentioned, make a song sound like Silverfuse. But it’s never intentional, that's just the way we make music. And I must say that the particularly bluesy part of "Smalltown Shelley" was our producer, Jonas Olsson’s, idea. It really sounds great, doesn't it? (yes!)

In the song "Stillborn Revolution", Henri's vocals go from his singing voice into a screamo voice for the chorus. How tough is that transition when performing live?
- Actually, it's surprisingly easy. However, the parts where Henri sings and screams at the same time are much harder. (very funny!)

You have a 3 track EP available; any plans for an album in the near future?
 - In fact, we have also released a new web single "Sheriff" in summer, and yes, its release anticipates our first, full-length studio album, although the recording dates have not yet been fixed.

Your lyrics are quite deep and you like to challenge your audience's world-views. What is the Silverfuse message?
- We wouldn't say we have a single message or idea that we would like to convey to the listeners. Instead, our songs form a tightly interwoven web of different voices and stories. As a band, we value emotion - music without emotion is always more or less useless. If you can't reach the audience's hearts, your song has been in vain. Therefore, our songs try to evoke emotions and memories in people's minds. We sing about things that really matter most in life: love, pain, hope, anxiety, and God.

What do you hope to achieve through Silverfuse?
- We wish to make great songs, awesome records and killer gigs.

You're all young, good-looking guys, what effect does all the attention you get from female admirers have on you?
- We're flattered, amazed, and too shy to do anything...

Were your families supportive when you decided to become musicians?
– Of course, although none of us is a full-time musician at the moment.

And finally, would Silverfuse ever be persuaded into performing at Eurovision?
- Why not, if we would be allowed to do it uncompromised in our own way. If Lordi did it, anyone can do it.
 
 

Suzi