Crater plays The Fonda Sept. 27
Crater is a female duo from Seattle, WA that’s been inspired by grunge bands they listened to growing up in the Pacific Northwest. These two will be performing at The Fonda in LA on Sept. 27.
Their genre is best described as an industrial electro-pop. They have released two songs so far so be on the lookout for more!
The OC Concert Guide had the opportunity to chat with Crater regarding their origin, musical career and upcoming fall tour with Trust.
OCCG: Why did you two decide to call yourselves Crater? What’s the story behind it and how did you guys meet?
Crater: We were tossing around a few other names for some time but decided to stick with it after a psychedelic experience we had in the San Juan Islands after staring at the moon for a couple hours.
OCCG: How did you guys know you wanted to pursue music as a career?
Crater: You just know you know? Also, I think Celine Dion’s Let’s Talk About Love may have had something to do with it. Voice of an angel.
OCCG: What grunge bands have played a role in inspiring your music?
Crater: KESSIAH- I have no shame in saying this – I am a huge Pearl Jam fan. As a guitar player, I am totally influenced by Stone Gossard’s writing style. Then there’s Mudhoney, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, etc. I grew up in Seattle so I’m a little biased.
CECI- Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey, and Hole.
OCCG: What are you most looking forward to on your Fall tour with TRUST?
Crater: Seeing TRUST every night, hanging out with my best friend, and going to SLC for the first time.
OCCG: What do you want your listeners to gain out of your single, “Gross Relations” and what’s the meaning behind it?
Crater: There’s something kind of gross about how primal sex is yet it is inescapable. It’s only natural and that’s totally OK.
OCCG: If you could tour with anyone and go anywhere, who would it be with and where and why?
Crater: Bjork or Radiohead. They are both musicians we greatly admire who inspire us daily. Definitely an Icelandic or South American tour.
OCCG: What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in this industry that you wish you had known beforehand?
Crater: Don’t drink the Redbull no matter how good you think it tastes.
OCCG: What are you most looking forward to your show at The Fonda on Sept. 27 in LA?
Crater: Just playing The Fonda in general. It’s such a beautiful venue.
OCCG: What’s your next plan of action for your music career?
Crater: Release a full length and tour.