Introduce yourself…
We are Frontline from Novi Sad. We play punk, rock, hardcore music, anyway you wanna put it. It doesn't matter how it's called, it's about the message it brings with it.
How did the band start?
We were just mates who grew up together in the same part of town and listened to the same kind of music. So, in 2007 we formed a band. We had a couple of projects before that, but they were not very successful, since we would end up drinking beer and playing covers. The only exception is Selfimmolation which is still active.
How did you come up with the name?
To be honest, I don't quite remember. Some think that it's named after the Business's song of the same name. Well, maybe only subconsciously... Later we found out that there's a range of products against fleas called Frontline, so we started talking around that it is this spray for dogs that the band's named after.
Who would you say are your influences?
I'd say that it's the UK and Serbian punk scenes from '80s and '90s that influenced us the most, at least in the beginnings - bands such as Cock Sparrer, Cockney Rejects, Hard Skin, Ritam Nereda, Vrisak Generacije... But later it was Boehse Onkelz and many more rock bands from all over.
What is the punk scene like in Serbia?
It had it's golden age in the '90s, due to the political circumstances. It was clear who the enemy was and people used music to fight against the totalitarian regime. At least there was positive energy. Now people live a bit better, but they all became lazy. I think that it is also a general trend in the whole world. Kids would rather surf the internet than grab a guitar and rock with their mates. Some old bands are making reunions and there are a couple of new ones, but that's about it.
Presently there are very few venues in Serbia where concerts could be held. Most of them are bars and cafes adapted for gigs with place for no more than 100 people. There are a few festivals, but they occur only a couple of times a year. It is almost impossible to organise a gig.
Describe the song writing process...
Usually, the lyrics and the riffs come up together out of my thoughts and the mood I'm in at a certain moment... The finishing touches are added at the rehearsals.
What have you released?
We have "released" one album so far - "U prvim redovima" in 2008, which was recorded in a local studio, and then printed the covers and burned the CD's on our computers. Serbian labels release only bigger bands and foreign labels release only bands who sing in English.
Who are some of the bands you have done shows with?
We have done shows only with local bands.
Have you toured?
Unfortunately no.
Do you prefer small clubs or large venues?
We would play any venue. Small or large - it doesn't matter. We really lack the gigs, since it is extremely hard to organise one.
Is there a favorite band you like to do shows with?
It would be Selfimmolation, not only because they are our mates, but also because they are really good band, too.
Is there a favorite place you like to do shows at?
No.
What do you see is the future of Frontline?
We are very ambitious. When we release the second album which is presently in progress, we hope to become the biggest rock band in town and than we'll see what happens next.
How can people contact the band?
They can contact us over youtube (Frontlineliman), or by e-mail (oskar_marko@yahoo.com).
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