Interview with The Enthused

Today we have the pleasure to meet The Enthused, a band from Lombardia. First time for them at the Punk Rock Holiday but for sure, they will warm up the kids at the Beach Stage.

 

I: Hi guys! Introduce yourself…

Ciodo: Well, we are The Enthused, we are a four pieces band, we come Codogno, I’m Ciodo, I sing and I play the bass guitar, theres’s Giulio, the drummer, and Chicco and Ferro play the guitars. We play together since 2010 and we have released two albums, and the third will be ready soon. We were playing in other bands, other genres, some of us were playing in hardcore bands… we started to play together trying to put up a sound that we like, the American melodic punk hardcore from the 90s. Last year I came here and I left the album: this year they give us a space on the stage!

 

I: What’s the first impression of the festival?

Giulio: Well, I’ve never been here, so it’s so fucking cool!

Ciodo: I’ve already been here so I knew what it looks like, but yes, it’s great to be here, it’s one of the most beautiful festivals, ever! Being here as a band it’s even more awesome, there’s another impression of the festival, you meet more people, you meet other bands. Last Saturday we played here in Slovenia, and we’ve already meet some of the bands that will play in these days. So, playing around it’s always the best way to create a network! That’s the best!

 

I: What’s the band that you want to see?

Ciodo: Well, the Vandals tonight! And The Lawrence Arms… some bands at the beach stage, as This Is A Standoff, for example, and Nothington, before they split. At the beach stage you always discover some new bands, really cool, there are always some surprises. And of course, Bad Religion and H2O.

 

I: Talking about you, you have almost ready the new album, and then? Tour?

Ciodo: Well, for now we are trying to do everything on our own, a real DIY thing, and we have created a network in Italy. Outside our country, we don’t have a real connection, something in Switzerland, we have played in Slovenia. But, our goal now is to complete the disco and then try to play around Europe… maybe even outside Europe! But it is difficult, even if the people is happy when we play… the best way is always to make friends and create contacts. Let’s hope that this new album will bring us around Europe!

 

And we hope that as well! Thank you guys for your time, see ya at the next gig!