Source: Scarlet Tryst (Underground Press – 11 April 2010)

Bloekdskande

After Having Bloedskande “Almal doen net wat hul wil” Music video on UNDERGROUND PRESS and watching the success of the view rates, we decided to catch up with the children of night and ask anything but the typical questions,

Firstly striking band name any connotations to the true meaning of the origin of “BLOEDSKANDE”? And If so can you transcribe or inherently translate to English for the fans definition of “BLOEDSKANDE”

The name Bloedskande is about being critical of the perceptions and social norms we all hold so dearly. It’s not a blatant controversial or antagonistic name, but one you have to think about.

Rebellion, like fire in the night, is there intelligence within the statement of describing yourselves as “intelligent Rebellions of middleclass”? Is that the correct interpretation I perceived?

I think there is both intelligence in the statement and in approach. For one, I think we are trying to show we are not ‘sheeple’, but recognise also that we are all subject to some form of control – ours is the middle class even if we are trying to break free from thinking middle class. At the same time, we are intelligent, especially after red wine.

You just had a successful launch with a lot of big names backing you, that’s rather a side-ways approach to the children of night, how was the launch?

The big names backing might be coincidental as a result of us being children of the night. The launches were incredible and a great success – a big thank you to everyone involved.

In a  society of mediocrity where would you say “BLOEDSKANDE” stands out or in?

Bloedskande fits in where ever you want us to, just perhaps not in the way you would want us to. I guess that’s how we stand out.

Multi diverged artists would you say that?

Not sure what this means exactly but we a comfortable with our differences and probably do have different backgrounds.

Inspirations – the almighty Typical question – let’s twist this – where do you NOT get your inspirations from?

As soon as any form of music, art or film forces itself into genre it is not inspirational. I can safely say I was not inspired by Billy Ray Cyrus, but his daughter is growing on me.

Day dream believer?

Dream much, wish much or just do what you want? “Almal doen net wat hul wil.”

So how long have the band been together and who is who in the band?

From 2007. Shaun ‘Dr. Khupcake’ Ruysenaar plays them drums. Siff dances, plays bass and vocals. Jan Smart plays the guitar and vocals.

Not meaning to generalise here but any band worth mentioning that may have brought you to your decision to become an artist?

According to Shaun, in terms of S.A. music the Nude Girls was his inspiration and internationally the rock solid Screaming Jets. Jan would like to thank Black Sabbath for their wonderful groove.

So where Do we get the albums from?

From One F Music – www.onefmusic.com , live shows and it will be in the shops soon.

(Interview by Scarlet Tryst)