Stigma

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Interview : Stigma

When and how was your band created?
1996. Accidently few friends decided to form a band.

What musicians or artists did have a major influence in your life / work?
Beatles. Radiohead. Pearl Jam. Doors. And few finnish groups or artists.

What are the positive and negative aspects of being a musician / singer (in Finland)?
Positive: Markets are so small that economy does not run the business as much as in other countries for example usa or great britain.
Negative: Because the markets are small, there´s not so much money. You can´t make a living out of music very easily.

How could you qualify your style of music?
Hard rock.

Have you ever considered the possibilty to change totally your style of music?
No.

What are stories/topics you tell/treat in your songs?
Everything between heaven and hell.

What is your favorite song in your repertoire and why?
At the moment i have one favourite song, which is called "jäljet" in finnish, just because it´s a new song and fresh.

Do you tour regularly? Do you actually prefer performing your music live or in a studio?
Yes we tour now and then. I definitely like performing live.

During the process of making an album, what is the moment that you prefer?
When the work is done, because then you can relax and enjoy.

What kind of music / What artists do you currently listen?
Like i told before Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Portishead...

What are your actual and future projects?
A new single.

A stupid question but... what is among all the songs you've been listening in your life the BEST song?
Smells like teen spirit (Nirvana), because it changed th eworld of rock`n`roll.

Internet is something interesting for musicians because it gives them the opportunity to touch a larger audience but it is also a threat for them (regarding the copyrights). What is your opinion regarding this medium?
Piracy sucks. It is stealing. Fake no more. If artists get paid, it´s ok.

Do you use computers or home studios during the process of making an album or a song?
No computer. Yes home studio.
Interview by Vincent Lefrançois - 2002