George, mate, how the bloody hell are you doing?
I’m doing good! How ya going? 🙂
Coming off the high of playing Nivara Lounge, do you find that being a local helps you ease into playing shows here? Is there a level of expectation from close mates coming to the show?
Always love playing Hamilton! There’s a solid group of homies who come through so it was sick to finally get the Villa project on the hometown stage! Seems heaps of mates are out of Hamilton these days but it’s so cool when they can come along.
With tracks like Revolve, Addicted and Running Free, what can we look forward to in the upcoming EP? Is there a bit of a nexus exclusive for us?
Definitely a bunch of new sounds! Had heaps of fun experimenting and writing for this EP, there’s a little something for everyone and a good blend up of genres!.
Couple slow groovy tunes in the mix and a special one “Denim Jeans” that me and Rhys Rich cooked up a couple years back.
I usually like to ask for an elevator pitch. Try explaining yourself to me as if we’re about to exit the elevator on different floors?
Elevators have me a bit on edge haha but not much to me, I’m pretty chill. I just love spending time making music and chilling with mates 🙂
Where do you pull most of your inspiration from? Is there a specific pool you enjoy dipping into for ideas?
My friends inspire me huge! Lucky to have heaps of cool mates on the same buzz and it’s inspiring watching them in action. I love driving round the country and where I’m at puts a lot into the mood of a song. But listening to heaps of old soul music which keeps me happy .
As you’ve come from a band background, what with Casper. How different are the two for you? Was there an adjustment period?
It’s been sick! Crazy taking different approaches to writing through to the performance side, and been cool having a go at recording some new instruments. Being such different feels it’s been fun working it all out and getting into the live shows, and stoked to have my bro Jett from Casper playing drums with Villa too. But I love being able to dip into those two different fields and have those outlets for what I’m creating on my own or with the band.
Just something simple, what’s your current go-to post-gig snacc?
Probably a cheese toastie or some chips.
Finally my bro, what’s next for George VILLA? What should we be on the lookout for?
A bunch more shows and some cool music. Been writing some new stuff which I’m keen as to share! My new single ‘Revolve’ is out now and we dropped a music video for it too, but follow my IG to keep all up to date – @georgevillanz
