Time Off Magazine - Have You Heard
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
 What do you think is your band’s greatest strength and why?
Peter Woods (keyboards): “From the band’s persective, our greatest strength is being able to write songs that are meaningful and have a sense of purpose. The lyrics are not just about accompanying the music, they are talking about issues in today’s society and people’s personal lives. It is something that we value and can experiment with conceptually in the future.”
If you could travel back to any gig in history which would it be and why?
“Midnight Oil live on Goat Island in 1985. The band was in their prime: raising an awareness on development and exploitation at the expense of the environment and lifestyles. It was also a limited opportunity for 100 people and their mates to go through a triple j comp. However wouldn’t it have been interesting to see when Stravinsky unveiled The Rite of Spring – the notorious classical music riot?”
What movie do you think your music would best accompany and why?
“Anything directed by Jack “Tyrannosaurus” Atley. Something in-depth like Sean Penn’s Into The Wild. A lot of the songs could be matched with the main character’s journey and reasoning.”
What are your plans for the immediate future and the rest of the year?
“There is plenty of new material to record. We would like to acquire the skills of engineer/producer Anthony Lycenko (Moloko, The Beautiful Girls). Getting out and playing more in Brisbane and down south, plus we are planning to do a second film clip for another track from our album Our Own War.”
Favourite hangover cure?
“Repeat what you did earlier before the hangover occurred.”
Snakes, cats, mad scientists feature in new Project 62 video clip.
DISUSED sections of the Toowoomba Metal Technologies Foundry provided an atmospheric backdrop for up and coming local band Project 62’s first music video clip.
 The local band shot the clip, Pulse, in March over two days.
Project 62 keyboard player Peter Woods said the clip’s release was part of the plan to raise the band’s profile. “There is definitely an atmosphere about the clip,” Mr Woods said. “It was shot in the old part of the foundry. The entire video and DVD was shot and produced and manufactured right here in Toowoomba".
Now in days past, that statement alone may have been a signal to lower your expectations, but I can honestly say that the Pulse video clip is a world-class effort.
“The release of this video clip is part of the bigger plan to establish the band.” Mr Woods said the band would now approach a variety of television stations to get the clip some airtime.
“Although there are snakes, hairless cats, a mad scientist and zombie chicks, there is also a message behind the clip which we will let viewers work out for themselves,” bassist Adam Henry added.
Grizzly rockers come together to gather an army.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
(Independent)
 Our Own War, the first release for Toowoomba-based eclectic rock quintet Project 62, follows a burgeoning reputation as a solid live act.
It’s a record of playful contradictions: deep vocals over blues-tinged tracks; the sweeter, melodic ballad Without; and angrier, heavier rock tracks with political agendas like God’s Gift.
The record is driven lyrically by a staunch, nearly religious rejection of passivity, both personal and political. Project 62 presents a raucous, self-aware but likeable meld of rock influences, lined with the earnest ethos of old-soul punk-rockers.
Our Own War comes complete with a handy appreciation guide for listeners: “1. Play it loud. 2. Read the lyrics while you listen. 3. When the album seems over, keep listening – you might be in for a surprise!”
Ideal listening would be live from a dank, darkened country bar, but if that’s not possible, try suggestion 5: “For best results, serve with whiskey and/or beer.”
ANNA ANGEL view website - http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/content/view/19397/181/
Pure rock fury hits Irish Club
Entertainment Weekly - The Chronicle
Local bands Project 62 and Atuska will be joined by metal rockers Weaponhead at the Irish Club this Friday night for a show not to be missed.
Weaponhead has recently completed a stint in the US where they played at the Locobazooka Festival alongside acts such as Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath.
Newcomers Project 62 have quickly forged a reputation as a formidable live act.
"We have been waiting for a chance to showcase the extent of our original repertoire", said Jason Lawler, the band's vocalist. "We cannot be easily pigeon holed."
Project 62 will use the gigue to launch their self-titled demo CD which will be available at the venue for a gold coin donation.
Atuska will kick off the night at 8pm, followed by Project 62 at 9pm. Weaponhead will round out the night starting at 11.30pm. Entry is $5.
Project 62 (interview)
Loud Street Press
We formed...after a chance meeting in late 2005 be...We formed...after a chance meeting in late 2005 between Mark and Jason was the start of Project 62.
After recording some tracks for posterity's sake a drummer was sought and the band formed at it's earliest in early 2007.
Our sound is...an aural representation of frustration with society. We don't like labels. Our music spans many genres but we try not to draw from anyone too heavily. Call it eclectic rock.
Our best gig so far...was our last one. Because we strive to make our next one better than the last.
Our worst gig so far... according to our equation, our first gig.
By this time next year we...hope to have our music self-supportive. Reaching wider audiences with quality songs that reconnect people with the things that are most important.
Ultimately...it's all about the journey
Radio Interviews
River 94.9 Radio Interview with Jonno
4ZZZ 102.1 Radio Interview with Peter Woods
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