Cash Savage and The Last Drinks

Cash Savage’s name has become synonymous within the Australian music scene with hard work and determination, especially over the course of the last couple of years. During these years Savage has battled through many harrowing personal moments, which incidentally led to the creation of the super personal and successful record One Of Us.

Off the back of the success of this record Savage and her backing band, The Last Drinks, have since toured all around the globe. Finding success in Europe especially. Now before heading back there once again the band is touring Australia to mark the release of their new single Run With The Dogs.

When speaking with the City Hub to break down the album Savage said that the word “cathartic” in particular came to mind when reflecting on the writing process. She went on to explain how writing this album allowed her to let a lot go.

“I have the feeling that when you write or perform a song you’re giving it away. For me I’ve given those songs away and they’ve become everyone else’s just as much as they are mine.”

Even though Savage obviously has a very personal approach to songwriting she has also managed to maintain a solid separation between that and the business side of her music. That is despite not taking on a manager for the band, because as she explained, “I haven’t refused to take on a manager, I just haven’t found someone who would do it better than me.”

For younger musicians Savage had a couple of great tips if you’re looking to follow a similar path of self management. The first of which was to always maintain clear boundaries between creativity and business, “I don’t take my laptop anywhere I would be playing music.” Secondly she says to always remember “you’re never alone in the music business, everyone is here to help you so just ask.”

Tomorrow’s show is set to be the bands penultimate stop before heading back around the world to Europe, so obviously the excitement was clear in Savages voice when describing the show.

“We’ve got two excellent bands also performing on the night, Jep & Dep and Mere Women, both of whom are pretty incredible so I’m stoked they both came on board. From us I guess people should just expect us to do what we do and play good shows.”

May 26, 8pm. The Factory – Factory Floor, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville. $17+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.factorytheatre.com.au