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When did you first take up music?
"I didn't even start listening to rock music until about 1989. I was a late starter. I think 'Paradise City' by G'N'R had just came out as a single here. It was about then that I hooked up with a new group of friends. It was inevitable that we would form a band. So I guess it was around that year."
Where is the band from (as in, where did the band originate)?
"SUNNA originated in Bristol in the west of England."
How was the band formed?
"That's a toughy for me. I joined really late. Jon (vox) and Ian (guitar) had worked together about 7 years previously in a band called CHILLUM who were signed to RCA. When that finished, I think they kinda stayed together and continued knocking out material from home."
What fascinated you about music (what made you interested in forming a band)?
"I've always been a dreamer. Every time I talk to my mother about what's going on with SUNNA, she always says "I'm so proud, I knew you'd do this, you always said you would". She was right. I'd always dream about playing shows and being famous when I was a kid. I mean it's a little different now I'm here . It's a lot more hard work than I thought it would be."
What would you say are the band's influences?
"I know Jon and the rest of us are really into bands like NIRVANA, SOUNDGARDEN etc. It's hard to really justify without really just reeling off all the bands you like. I could list 'em for hours!!!"
How did you get the name, Sunna?
"I think Jon went thru a load of names based around the word SUN, like but to many ended up being the names of huge corporate companies who wouldn't be too happy with being associated with our fucking noise. Not sure how it ended up being SUNNA, but roughly translated it means 'faith without religion'. I may be wrong!"
Did you have any other band names before "Sunna"?
"I don't know, I joined too late in the game to find out if they had any others!"
Who is in the band, and what is their part?
"JON HARRIS - Vox, guitar; IAN MACLAREN - guitar, b/vox; FLATLINE - decks, samples; RICHIE MILLS - drums, samples; SHANE-O - bass."
If you could pick any band to tour with, who would you pick (other than APC)?
"Personally, I'd love to tour with the FOO FIGHTERS or, just for the stadium mentallity, METALLICA!!!!"
What is the best thing about touring? The worst?
"Best thing is the hour you're up there. It's like another existence completely. It goes so quickly and you walk away not remembering a damn thing about it!! Hanging about in strange cities is great too. Also places you've been before are great. Worst thing is travelling by day. BORING!!!!!!! It's okay when you travel over nite and wake up at your destination, but when you're awake and traveling in the daytime, especially in the states because some of the journeys are so long, it can drive you a bit nuts!!"
How did you hook up with APC for a tour?
"Basically, the band MASSIVE ATTACK own our record label MELANKOLIC. MAYNARD and BILLY from APC hooked up with them in London a month or so ago. Records were exchanged and MAYNARD and BILLY were apparently really into our forthcoming ONE MINUTE SCIENCE album. So I think they asked if we wanted to do it."
What is it like touring with APC?
"Haven't done it yet!!! We'll let you know in the next edition!!!"
How is the APC tour treating you (gaining a lot more fans, I hope)?
"As above!!!"
What's you favorite song to play live, and why?
"It has to be our show closer, 'ONE CONDITIONING'. It's a real dark and sinister number, which builds and builds on stage like it doesn't on the record. It ends up being real heavy and really kicks!!"
How did the name for the album, "One Minute Science", come about?
"Hmmmm, another one for the brainchild Jon Harris, me thinks!!"
Who produced the album?
"The album was produced by NEIL DAVIDGE, who worked on MASSIVE ATTACKS last record MEZZANINE. Him and Jon worked extensively for about 18 months on the material. Apparently Neil is a real taskmaster!!"
When is the album being released?
"The album comes out in the US on August 15th. So that's 2 days for you lot to learn your moves and dance routines!!!!"
What would you say your favorite song(s) are from the album?
"Personally, my faves are 'FORLORN', 'I MISS', 'GRAPE' and 'ONE CONDITIONING'. the first of those are quite mellow and orchestral. The last two are belters!!!"
If you were to do a cover song, what would it be, and why?
"There is one BEATLES song that I really love. But I can't remember the name of it to save my life. I'll have to come back to you on that one."
What are your influences on the style of music?
"Did I not answer that one earlier??"