DMA’s

DMA’s

Often it isn’t the first band which a musician is a part of that they will find the greatest success with, this is an industry that is all about learning, evolving and reinventing yourself. For Johnny Took of Sydney band DMA’s this couldn’t ring more true, having been a part of many bands in the past he is now reaping the success of his commitment to the craft, and he is still learning to this day.

“I’ve learned more about the music industry in the last year alone. I’ve been in so many bands before wanting to be in this position, touring the world, so now that I’m here I’m just embracing it” Took explained from a tour bus in Michigan.

Looking at DMA’s from the outside you could be forgiven for thinking that they have rapidly risen to prominence, seemingly out of nowhere, but Took was quick to dispel that myth. “It seems quick based on how long we’ve been in the media, but there was all sorts of work done before that. For us the growth feels really organic and natural, which we always wanted and are really happy about.”

Even though DMA’s may seem like this massive record label backed juggernaut they are far from it, having produced their debut album entirely alone in their homes. “The fact that we recorded, produced, tracked and engineered the album ourselves makes us all really happy and proud because we think it lets a bit of that honest vulnerability shine through,” said Took. “Music is such a feeling based thing for me and that’s something I’ve always tried to stay true to, because I think these days most people can see through it if it’s overly manufactured and not honest.”

Speaking to City Hub, Took reflected on their recent tour of the UK saying, “it’s been pretty special playing shows at The Garage in London and our gig in Manchester. To see the size of the crowds and the response, we would have been surprised if we were playing to them in Sydney let alone London.”

With this in mind and shows through the US still to finish at the time of our interview, it was difficult for Took to look forward to the Sydney show tonight because he felt “we’ve still got so much work to do over here”. But he did say that fans can expect “a bunch of new songs from the album incorporated into a set full of loud guitars and big melodies.” (JA)

Jun 9–10. Metro Theatre, 624 George St, Sydney. $30+b.f. Tickets & info: metrotheatre.com.au

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