Ghost parties, zombies, theatrics! Discover the inspiration behind Georgia USA based indie band Monsoon - You won't have seen anything like it!
I was first introduced to Monsoon when front lead Sienna Chandler bought the Matisse Arch Earrings and tagged me in a very happy post on instagram!
It's very exciting when something you made with your very own hands ends up half way across the world. So when we got talking after I sent her a thank you message, I noticed her very vibrant and unique style and knew there was something more than meets the eye...
A song and music video later - I was hooked!
Now, a few years later, I am thrilled to introduce them in my first ever blog post!
Hello there! Please introduce yourselves and tell us what you’re all about!
Hello! My name is Sienna Chandler and I front the US band Monsoon. We've just come out with a new album called "Ghost Party" that we've been touring non stop. Joey (Monsoon's drummer) and I have had such a blast throughout the whole process of writing, recording, and now touring!

Monsoon: Joey Kegal (left) and Sienna Chandler (right)
You have a playful way of using social media to promote your band. From off the wall themed photoshoots to candid photos behind the scenes. How do you find inspiration for some of the shoots?
I like to experiment with colours and figure out palettes that I think POP! Joey and I are both big fans of MoMA so we'll often draw inspiration from things we see in the design store or even old children's books using wacky colour palettes.
What/who inspires your music and which themes tend to show up the most?
As far as lyrics, I'll sing about things that have happened to me. It can stem from a mundane conversation I've had, or larger scale things that I feel I need to get out of my system. As for the guitar parts and arrangement (my favorite part of making music), I try to steer the song in a direction the listener may not expect. The idea of genre-bending music, and not following a specific formula is enchanting to me. But I try not to go too hard off the beaten path, to the point where it's unlistenable. There's a fantastic sweet spot where a song can be insane but also beautiful, and that's the zone I try my best to pull from.
Photo credit: Kyler Vollmar
You’re based out in America, but how far does your fanbase stretch out to? Where is your dream country to tour in?
Can you tell us a bit more about your involvement with Austin Film festival, and the film you were involved in?
Having a creative career is something many of us aspire to have. What advice can you give someone who is looking to get into music and follow their arty dreams?
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