PROJECTOR

Name, where are you from?
Callum Marinho, drummer in PROJECTOR, from Brighton. 

Describe your style in three words?
Hand-me-down, klepto grunge.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Chelsea Wolfe at Islington Assembly Hall (2015). Incredible sound, incredible lights, incredible presence - I remember being completely transfixed from start to finish. It’s either that or the time my mate threw up in the middle of a Sigur Ros show because he ate a dodgy McDonald's, which some would argue was equally mesmerising.

If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
I’d have to say Amy Winehouse because she was absolutely the best at what she did. I never got to see her perform, so a paranormal opportunity to do so is too good to turn down. The second would be Massive Attack. I’ve found there are very few artists you can put on after Massive Attack that can maintain that level of production and songwriting. Having just read that back I’m aware PROJECTOR would have to be opening on this bill.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
I’m a big fan of the LA alt-pop scene, including the stuff that PSY music and Chloe Chaidez are putting out. I like how collectives in that subculture are all-encompassing in terms of music/art/dance/visuals; it's just a group of passionate, creative people making interesting art in various forms. There are lots of collectives like these in activist scenes - famously Pussy Riot - and groups such as Crack Cloud, formed of former drug-users and mental health workers looking for a creative outlet. That being said, I can’t draw for sh*t.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Leonardo Da Vinci. I am a huge fan of The Da Vinci Code and I’d love to know how he did it.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
One of my favourite venues I’ve been to is Electric Brixton. I love the sound, layout and transport links of that room. Although, the mountainous landscape behind the main stage at Green Man festival has to be one of the best backdrops for live music. As for venues I’ve played, The Lexington in London has probably been my favourite - or King Tut’s in Glasgow actually, for the accents.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Daniel Ek. Just such a selfless guy. My favourite track would have to be something by any of the fake artists that get tactically placed on Spotify playlists, designed to funnel money back into Mr Ek’s pocket. I love those ones, so catchy.

For more on PROJECTOR, including how to stream/purchase their latest EP, 'Zero', as well details and tickets for their upcoming show at Camden Assembly in March, visit linktr.ee/ProjectorOfficial.