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1. how did tadpole form?
Tadpole started off at the University of Auckland, I joined the band because I knew someone who knew them, and heard they were looking for a singer... We all didn't know each other before joining the band, but we had friends in common. You just hear about bands needing members through word of mouth basically. We got our act together enough to write seven songs and enter the Battle of the Bands. We came second that year, but came first the year after, and it's all history from there.

2. what has been your favourite gig you have played at?
My favorite gig would have to be the big day out, just because of the sheer size of the event. It's the biggest crowd we play to by far. Close runners up however would be the first few dates on the Buddhafinger tour, when I suddenly realised that not only were the shows not going to flop, but that people had actually bought our album and learnt the words to the songs!

3. what job's did you do before tadpole became huge E.G Shortland Street?
Hummm yes, well. There were many. I did a bit of acting stuff to pay my uni bills, and I worked at Rainbows End as a clown. My favorite job was working in a video library. Free movies and chocolate! Dino was a landscape gardener before joining the band, but had also worked as a dishwasher and cleaner. Chris has always worked at KMart...

4. what is your favourite song to play live? From an audience reaction point of view, Alright. That song tends to get the biggest response, and we put it at the end of the set to keep people waiting for it. But actually I tend to like playing whatever song is new at the time, and seeing how it goes down.

5. what has been the best band you have played with? Ummm, tough question. We've played with a number of really good internationals like Live and Sugar Ray, and of course all the acts that have ever played at the Big Day Out, but I'd have to say the best band we've played with is SHihad, followed closely by the Living End from Aussie. I also have a soft spot for Regurgitator, because I think their songs are genius, and their live show is made more interesting by having screens and a vision mixer on the road.

6. what kinda music have you been listenting to lately? I get into quite a bit of different stuff. My current favorite albums are Good by Goodshirt, and Red Light Syndrome by Pluto. I'm also listening to Shirley Bassey, Beautiful Garbage and revisiting the Beastie Boys.

7. what is happening next for tadpole? First priority is finishing the second album. That should be coming out July/August. Then we are turning our attention overseas.

8. will tadpole ever go overseas to play eg melbourne? Yes, actually we played Melbourne Sydney Brisbane last year with Killing Heidi, and we are definitely going back this year to play some more gigs.

9. when will the new album come out See above... all going to plan!