Your name:
My name is Pete Hickman and I sing and play guitar in 'The Divers'.
Where are
you from?
Well I'm somewhat of a nomad. I grew up all over the place but I have lived inLondon
for the past 6 years, so London
Well I'm somewhat of a nomad. I grew up all over the place but I have lived in
Name of band:
The Divers.
The Divers.
Who else
is in your band?
Diego Belmonte plays lead guitar, Michael Elliott plays bass and also sings backing vocals and last but not least James Bourne is our drummer.
Diego Belmonte plays lead guitar, Michael Elliott plays bass and also sings backing vocals and last but not least James Bourne is our drummer.
How would
you describe yourselves?
Well people tend to say we have a 90's sound as we play alternative indie rock which has been inspired by bands of that era like Pearl Jam, Wilco etc. Although we have a familiar sound and one that has a slight American feel we do add a distinctly British touch to what we do.
Well people tend to say we have a 90's sound as we play alternative indie rock which has been inspired by bands of that era like Pearl Jam, Wilco etc. Although we have a familiar sound and one that has a slight American feel we do add a distinctly British touch to what we do.
Who are your
main influences musically?
We would most likely all tell you something completely different, but for 'The Divers' we draw on bands like Wilco, Pearl Jam, Band of Horses, Elliott Smith. But first and most importantly we are influenced by good songs.
We would most likely all tell you something completely different, but for 'The Divers' we draw on bands like Wilco, Pearl Jam, Band of Horses, Elliott Smith. But first and most importantly we are influenced by good songs.
What do
you hope to achieve in music?
We just want to continue writing better songs and get our music out to as many people as possible.
We just want to continue writing better songs and get our music out to as many people as possible.
What has
been the highlight of your career so far, and why?
I would say releasing our debut single 'A Little Better' on 26th Nov 2012 and playing to a packed out crowd at the single launch.
I would say releasing our debut single 'A Little Better' on 26th Nov 2012 and playing to a packed out crowd at the single launch.
And
what’s the moment you want to forget?
All the stressing out over getting the single done, and putting money into something you know you won't get back when you have no money to start with. You really have to love what you’re doing to make it worth while so although there plenty of times of hardship, it's worth it....just.
All the stressing out over getting the single done, and putting money into something you know you won't get back when you have no money to start with. You really have to love what you’re doing to make it worth while so although there plenty of times of hardship, it's worth it....just.
If you
could choose one of your songs as an advert for your music, what would it be
and why?
I think what we do is quite commercially accessible, although that was not necessarily ever intended, but I would probably choose our single 'A Little Better'.
I think what we do is quite commercially accessible, although that was not necessarily ever intended, but I would probably choose our single 'A Little Better'.
Where can
we listen to it?
Where can
we find out more about your music?
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