Coldplay and U2 fans - Discover Northern Room!
The boys of the Northern Room left their home state of Wisconsin and headed for Nashville after spending only 1 year together as a band… and we’re happy they did. Their powerful instrumental sound hints of pop rock masters like Coldplay and U2 … it’s the kind of music that makes you wanna run out your front door and change the world!!!
Q & A with the AJ (lead singer / vocals) of Northern Room:
Q: What do people normally compare your sound to?
A: I have heard “Pink Floyd” from 50 year old stoner’s, “U2″ from Generation Xr’s and “Michael Buble” from this one dude in Iowa who was so out of touch with popular music I’m thinking he was under the impression that MC Hammer was still charting.
Q: If you could open for anyone, who would it be?
A: I think U2 would be it for me. Yeah, I would give God props for that one in Heaven.
Q: What’s the hardest thing about being in a band?
A: The stench of four men in a 12′ x 12′ practice space.
Q: What’s the coolest?
A: Playing music with your best friends.
Q: What’s your coolest experience with a fan?
A: We have crazy super fans. They are fantastic. Last Christmas one fan made all of us personalized Christmas ornaments. This year for the Holidays we are going to return the gift by knitting sweaters for them.
Q: What’s the strangest thing you guys have done on tour?
A: One night in New York we started a garbage jumping contest. Restaurants and businesses throw their day’s garbage on the street every night. We were challenging random people to see how much garbage they could clear with their best jump.
Q: What else pays the bills for you guys?
A: In no particular order we have done roofing, plumbing, collected unemployment and worked for “the man”. I’m still saving all my old comic books to sell when our van breaks down and we need a new transmission.
Q: You’ll know you’ve made it when?
A: (We) don’t have to punch a time clock anymore.
Q: Plans for next year?
A: Touring nationally and buying that villa in Italy.
