The story of how I "discovered" this two piece from NYC was through a friend who, in every sense of the word, has devoted his life to music. So when I asked him what he was listening to blaring in the background his response was an intense mixture of pure exhilaration and panic.
He told me he had a single track, but could not find anything else by this mystery band ... although there was a bartender who apparently held to coveted copy of the album. I boldly ventured into Swig (the bar) and snatched up what could be perhaps the most precious kept secret this city - nay, this country - has to know.
WOOM, formerly members Fertal Crescent, are led by Sara on vocals and percussion and Evan on guitar. They have toured with such bands as Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof ... and recently released their album and Badabing records in July of 2010.
THIS YOU MUST HEAR!- But before you do, you should know a bit about the lovely and darling Sara, who I spoke to on a mid-winter dreary afternoon.
Sara is a percussionist and vocalist.
Evan plays guitar.
Sara resides in New York City, where I spoke with her via the telephone. She has a cathartic voice, lovely and inviting.
Safe word?
Sara: Bologna.
So how did Woom come about?
Sara: Before Woom, I was in a band, Fertile Crescent. And after meeting and playing with Evan, we became Woom.
This is a signature question I like to ask all of my interviewees. What is your favorite kind of cheese?
Sara: I really enjoy those small, perfectly wrapped processed cheeses enveloped in wax. (Babybel) Their texture is really fascinating and the entire process of peeling and eating the delicious cheese is an experience like no other. There is something about the tactile nature, it is like a fetish object ... it's sexy.
Robots Vs. Dinosaurs?
Sara: Lately, I've been a brontosaurus with my four-year-old friend. So we have been eating leaves from trees and stretching our necks out, it has been a lot of fun. So I am going with dinosaurs.
Strangest Venue you've ever played?
Sara: We dont have a booking agent, so many of our shows have been pretty strange. One of the upsides is getting to play some interesting shows, one example is a show we played in Oakland, CA. We cave made out of paper; at the end of the night we all tore down the house and had a dance party with the paper structure crumbling all around. No one got hurt despite all the potential for paper cuts.
If you had to carry 50 pounds of one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
I would probably carry cotton candy. Light yet delicious.
Any records from childhood that inspired you?
My parents were school teachers, so our music collection was sort of small. But I would have to say Kraftwerk, Computer Love.
If you were to write a book, what would it be called and what would it be about?
Sara: Well, I wrote a book of short stories when I was in school called "Stories to Read In-Transit." But I do enjoy to write.
You have toured with several bands, namely Pit Er Pat, Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof. How was that?
Sara: It is great to play with friends, because you really learn a lot from them, and the experiences that you have differ and add a certain flavor unique from the others. We played with Pit Er Pat in Chicago, and recorded at their house in Los Angeles.
When you go on tour, what is one thing you don't leave home with out?
Sara: Well this is not one thing I leave with, but I always get a bag of spinach while on the road. Since it is so difficult to eat healthy, it really comes in handy.
What is the worst advice you've ever been given?
Can I tell you good advice? I am paraphrasing my friend Gregg from Deerhoof. He said basically, "As an artist, you should really just show up and it would dissolve all that initial shame you may feel." So his advice has given me a lot of courage as an artist to just go with that initial creative impulse.
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