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Hi, nice to meet you. Pleasure to meet you
This is May and July, an acoustic pop band
I'm Mayless, leader and lead singer of this
band and I also play the acoustic guitar.
I'm HeyJuly, I play the electric guitar and
the sub-singer. I'm very young
What the heck!?
Q: How was May and July created?
We have known each other for many years for
about 7-8 years, but we hardly ever play in the same band. But we have spent a lot of
time and there was no barrier to create this band.
Mayless was born in May and I was born in July. That's why our name is May and July.
Soon after, we found out that playing with percussions is better so Mr. Burdock who plays
percussion in the band joined May and July.
Q: Mr. Burdock is currently serving his 2 years military service, did the two of you
finished your military service already? Yeah. I already did it.
But I haven't. Korean men has to serve their military service for about 2 years
its a duty of Korean the males. I'm waiting for Mr. Burdock to be back and Hey July to go [serve
his military service]
Q: Not being a complete band, how do you handle doing the shows?
We use 3 instruments, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and percussions. We can make pretty
good sound without bass or drums. Just 3 guys in May and July means its easy
to get together. We like to talk to the audience on the stage, communicating with them. We
just wanna share our lives, my life, his life and your life. Not only singing but also talking
[to the audience].
Q: Do you write your own songs? If so, what inspires you to write songs?
Yes, we write our own songs and we love it. In my case, I like to hang out, walk around
and it gives me a subject, words, routine. For example, people or coffee and donut. [Dunkin' Donut]
In my case, my experiences, reading books,
listening to music of various genres or movies. It reminds me of some words.
Q: Who does the band look up to when it comes to music?
I like Jason Mraz. You know him? Maybe, but he doesn't know me.
What about you? Me too and I Iike Skrillex, he's a good DJ. I like him. You like DJs?
There's many various genre. He inspires you? I didn't know that. I didn't
know you like DJs. Actually we like Rock. I like Metallica.
Q: What's your favorite song to perform live?
I like "이루어질 수 없는" its in Korean.
In English, "Not Meant To Be". Its in our 2nd digital single album. It's my story of
break-up. It means "Oh girl, we are not meant to be"
I think "난" What about in English?
"I am" its my true story just like "이루어질 수 없는" and its the most famous song from
us, its a pretty good song.
Q: Can you tell us about your album "Mayless EP [Common; place]"?
This is my own album, separates May and July. Its my solo album. Not him, just for me.
It has 7 tracks and I just wanted to show my feelings that is something different from
May and July. This album has an acoustic sound and many featured artists.
What do you think? What's on your mind? It was good, a great album. Record Grammy award
Listen to it, you won't be disappointed.
Q: What makes May and July different from other K-Indie bands?
I heard a lot of times that I have a unique voice. And I think one of the difference is
my voice is high and his voice is low. Its mixed well together.
Like Kimchi and Carbonara.
Kimchi and Burger King. I think thats what makes us different. What about you?
We can make people have fun because of our [funny] faces like PSY. Because of our appearance
and we make a good atmosphere. Our strong point, is how we arrange our songs like acoustic, rock,
electronic kind of Jazz. We can arrange [our songs] in many different ways.
That's what makes us different to other K-Indie bands.
Q: Why should Hallyu LA readers listen to May and July?
I will never force you to listen to our songs but try them. I'm sure that you will love some of them
Message to your fans
Thank you for watching everybody. We are planning
to record our new songs and new album. You can find our songs in various music sites
in Korea. Like DAUM Music, Melon, and Olleh Music.
If you want to contact us, visit www.Facebook.com/MayandJuly
Thank you Hallyu LA
This is May and July