Ladies and gentlemen (and I use the term loosely).It is my pleasure to present to you this interview with Julieta from Fin del Mundo.
What is your full name?Julieta María Heredia
Do you have any aliases?Hache (spanish for the letter "H")
What bands are you actively involved with?Fin del Mundo is my main project, but I also recorded and play guitar occasionally with other friends (Penny Peligro, Jaz Pimentel, Laroles)
What was the first instrument that you played?Flute and classical guitar
Tell me about one of your first musical memories?My mom used to play guitar and my aunt played the piano, so I was lucky to have role models in my family since I was born. They used to listen to a lot of rock bands from Argentina in the 80's and early 90's.
What was the name of the first band you were in?Weebegones or just "WBG", an all-female punk band in 2002 in Tierra del Fuego.
Tita (the drummer) and I used to play in another band before, since 2016. Then in 2019 we decided to start a new band to explore other sounds, so we summoned Yanina to play bass and started making a few songs. We needed a singer/guitarist to complete the line-up but we did not audition or look too much around, so we were very lucky to meet Lucía by chance, who was perfect for that role.
What inspired the name Fin del Mundo?I grew up on an island (Tierra del Fuego) near the southernmost city in the world, so I saw that name almost every day, that means "end of the world" in a geographical way.
How long did it take you to write and record Todo va hacia el mar?"Todo va hacia el mar" is a compilation album of our first two EPs, so we wrote and recorded the first part in 2019 and the second part in 2021.
If you could insert yourself into any one band what band would it be and why?Built to Spill, I know most of the songs and it would be a dream to play a second guitar with the new members.
Have you ever heard a song and immediately wished you had written it?If so... What was the song and artist?"Your hand in mine" by Explosions in the Sky.
Do you have any pop music musical inspirations?We listen to underground or indie music mainly, and our songs don't usually follow a classic structure with verse/chorus. Maybe we have some influences from pop music but I couldn't name one.
What's a well known song that you'd like to do a cover of?Sunday Morning - The Velvet Underground
What band have you played with that has really impressed you with their live show?Delta Sleep in Buenos Aires, August 2022
La Ciencia Simple in Chile, March 2023
Do you have a favorite venue to play at?Teatro Margarita Xirgu in Buenos Aires
Do you have a pre-show ritual?We take a pause to write down the setlists by hand and make a toast
What is your favorite thing about touring?Meeting new bands in each city, we created a very nice community among musicians in our country.
What is your least favorite thing about touring?Missing our partners and our cats back at home
Is there a city that you love to hit while on tour?Valparaíso, Chile
The year is 2006.Where are you at and what are you listening to?I'm in Buenos Aires at Niceto Club or Teatro Empire listening to my favorite local band, Los Natas
What advice would you give young musicians that are just starting out in the music business?It might seem hard at the beginning but when you find your own voice everything happens, or at least you start to enjoy it. Also never stop trying new pedals, everything sounds better.
What is an absolute band killer?When you stop making democratic or equal decisions
Have you ever recorded a song that you really didn't like, but somebody else in the band really did?Maybe with other bands, always playing just for fun so every member should have a song they really like
If you were to start your own music festival what would be the name of that festival and who would be the three headlining bands?"Silent H" with Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Mogwai
What's the longest time you've gone without bathing?Maybe 5 days
What's one thing that most people don't know about you?I actually wanted to be a rock journalist but things happened
Is the Fistful of DOOM show in the top 10 of your favorite music podcasts?I haven't heard of it :(
Do unicorns sleep standing up?Yes
Give me three albums that I should listen to immediately, if not sooner.Ciudad de Brahman - Los Natas
El dilema del origen - Poseidotica
Beyond Vision - Acid King
You're driving cross-country and you can only listen to one album the whole time.What album will it be?And the Circus Leaves Town - Kyuss
You are writing a book about your life thus far.What is the title of that book?I would leave it blank until the day before it's published, maybe "mañana vemos" (we'll figure out tomorrow)
What is your favorite song by Taylor Swift?I don't know any :(
Beastie Boys or Foo Fighters (if you had to choose)?Beastie Boys
Doobies
Waffles or Pancakes (if you had to pick one)?Pancakes
Star Wars or Star Trek (if you had to choose)?Star Wars
Favorite band t-shirt you own?A unique Sonic Youth t-shirt that a friend from the US made and mailed to me (thanks Kevin!)
Favorite meal?Paella & vermouth
Favorite book?Valis by Philip K. Dick
Favorite movie?Solaris (1972)
Favorite album?Daydream Nation
Favorite video game?Tomb Raider
Favorite Professional Wrestler?I don't know any :/
In Argentina it's all about football (soccer)
Many, many thanks to Julieta for taking the time to answer my questions.I appreciate you taking the time to do so.You lot should click on the link so generously provided below and bask in the gorgeous tones emanating from this foursome known as Fin del Mundo.You'll be glad that you did!~El Pedo Caliente (aka Uncle Jameson from the Fistful of DOOM show)
https://findelmundo.bandcamp.com/album/la-ciudad-que-dejamos