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#41 Posted : 18 November 2011 05:25:11(UTC)
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Eric Quillington, that oh-so-infamous rock-star, walks into a small TV studio, with an audience of about 100 bemused individuals. After sitting down on one of two chairs, he turns to the camera with a look of mock-surprise, and says in enthusiastic, campy tones, to show those watching that he isn't taking himself too seriously; "Oh, hey, I didn't see you there. Anyways, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the fans, casual viewers, and junkies just now tuning in. My name is Eric Quillington, and I'm best known as the frontman to that obscure, unknown power trio from Teignmouth. But, I'm also known for having an eloquent, non-awkward of dealing with speeches and other people, making me an absolutely perfect interviewer. Potentially. I've never done this before, after all. So, without further adieu, I give you my co-interviewer/interviewee, and six-month-ish girlfriend... Glamazon."
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Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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#42 Posted : 18 November 2011 05:32:17(UTC)
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Walking in with a short black dress which has a long piece of black see-through fabric that extends to the floor at the back of it, as well as her famous spine heels and an axe in hand, Glamazon obviously looks to make a scene for this unique interview. She walks over to Eric and kisses him on the lips, before taking a seat and waving at the audience who give a kind response to her, whether that's because they're threatened by the axe is another thing. "Hey, lover! How are you?"
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#43 Posted : 18 November 2011 05:43:05(UTC)
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Feeling rather inadequate by comparison, as his white polo shirt doesn't match up to transparent gowns and high-heels, Eric briefly considers some brash, irrational way to get the audience's attention. But, in the end, he figures that lighting his hair on fire wouldn't work; he isn't advertising for Pepsi, after all. He'll just have to charm the crowd with his wit and charm. Which wouldn't be a problem, if it weren't for the fact that he had neither.

"I'm doing fantastic, just a little nervous; I don't have a guitar or piano to distract the audience from my inadequacies. But, more on that later, I suppose. For now, let's start with you, and your beginnings, as I believe a chronological approach would be a good way to tackle this interview. So, we'll start off with a bland question, and I apologize for it in advance; at what age did you start to harbor hopes of becoming a musician, and what outside forces, such as bands or solo artists, influenced your decision?"

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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
Amelia Florentine - Keyboards, Piano, Lyricist, Backup Vocals

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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#44 Posted : 18 November 2011 06:01:49(UTC)
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Obviously her outfit seemed to work as she raised a leg to show off her spine heels, "Sorry, Eric... did you wanna borrow these? You know I don't like to make a fuss over what I wear", her body language alone clearly showed she was lying as her eyes shifted.

"What the fuck do you have to be nervous about? You're Eric Quillington, as I always tell you. I'm guessing all of these people here are massive fans, right?", the cheers back answered her question precisely. "It was mainly when I was around fourteen, I had all of these acting classes paid for me and I just dropped out because I decided I wanted to go into music instead. My mother was furious, as you can imagine. We weren't rolling in money, so she really put herself out for that, but I wasn't going to do something when I thought I could get further and enjoy something more in a different area. I've always been very outspoken like that, as you would know very well. I'd listen to people of all kinds, from Depeche Mode to Stephanie Fierce to Kate Bush, I've always been wildly in love with music that makes you feel something, and they're just a few who manage to do just that."

"Families are wonderfully dreadful at times, aren't they? What was life for you like when you were younger?"
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#45 Posted : 18 November 2011 06:14:52(UTC)
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The thought of wearing high heels puts a smile on Eric's face, and the cheers of love from the audience helps to calm his nerves. He listens intently during Glamazon's answer, then hopes that he won't bore her too much when he gives one of his own; "It was like slowly going down the rabbit hole. I never really knew my father, as I was the result of a casual fling. But, it was a fling that Greg and Matt are benefiting from enormously, right? They'd be electricians or homeless if Mother dearest showed a tad bit of self control, so I imagine they're secretly glad that she was such a s- anyways, yeah, so the lack of a father had a bit of a destabilizing effect on me, as you could imagine. I mean, I suppose I had one in the form of a step-dad, but that's not the real thing. Never really fit in, but I imagine that was just as much my fault as it was theirs. When my mother remarried, she took on the new name 'Lithe', while I stubbornly kept 'Johnson'. So, as much as I've always been complaining that I didn't have much of a family when I grew up... well, I wasn't a rosy child. But I was a bit of a rich one. My step-father and biological mother worked at the hospital together, before she became really sick. I was never really stripped for cash until about the age of 18, when I moved in with Matt and some grotty little apartment. God, those were an awful few years. Infinite didn't really get signed until I was 21, so that's about three years of poverty, if my non-college-educated mind is doing the math properly.

It's a story that I've told countless times, but I felt as though Infinite was the first real family I had. A family that beats each other up on nearly every other Sunday, of course, but I like to think that it's out of love. So, as it was a new family, I felt as though I needed a new surname; Quillington would do, right? It's not so much of a stage-name as it an actual name, like I've been married to the band. So, how did you come up with the name 'Glamazon'?"
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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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#46 Posted : 18 November 2011 06:31:30(UTC)
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Obviously the two of them didn't really have much luck when it came down to their fathers, she simply rolled her eyes as Eric mentioned his father, nodding her head as she heard Eric spoke. "Well the word Glamazon means a glamorous, powerful woman and I think that's very fitting for me, right? Many people have also commented that it can be applied to tall women, which I'm not very at only 5'4, but the heels help me out greatly a lot of the time, so I can at least try. I wouldn't be Glamazon otherwise!"

"Being with you these past months has obviously made me aware of all of the wild stuff that you do. In your opinion, what would you say was the most rebellious or crazy thing you've done in your life?"
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#47 Posted : 18 November 2011 06:47:56(UTC)
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For a rock-star, Eric's rather short, too. That's one of the good things about Glamazon; she's one of the few that don't tower over him. As soon as Lil' Zon finishes her answer, and gives a question in reply, Eric says; "Uhm... well, due to the nature of alcohol's affect on the brain, I'm pretty sure the wildest things are the ones I don't remember. But, on the basis of memory, it'd have to be back in the days of 'Blue Nebula' just being released. My girlfriend at the time had just broken up with me, and I was trying to kick this addiction I had to heroin. It was all at the worst possible moment, because Infinite was scheduled to have this performance on Fuse TV; the first time we'd ever played on television. Big moment, right? And I just fucked it up. We were supposed to be plugging for our debut album, which meant playing songs off the record. But, conforming to any rules is inconceivable to a scrappy young rocker. So I played this half-assed cover of 'A Day in the Life'. Brilliant song, awful cover. And then I sang a new one, called 'How to Disturb and Alienate Others'. It was written about Greg, and you can tell that's not a compliment from the title. The lyrics, too; 'You took a bow, fucked their wives/Everybody was having a good time/You said it was like all your dreams had come true'. And I sang it with my back turned to the crowd, looking Greg dead in the eyes the entire time. Him and I have always had something of a feud, but that was the worst of it. It wasn't me being a cool, rebellious role-model; it was me being a fucking moron. Thankfully, I've moved on. Now I'm just a guy who becomes a stoned guru on the Big Brother show. I'd say it's an improvement.

Is there anything you've ever done in the course of your career that you regret, or wish to forget entirely?"

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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
Amelia Florentine - Keyboards, Piano, Lyricist, Backup Vocals

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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#48 Posted : 18 November 2011 07:08:17(UTC)
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Obviously shocked that this is the first she's heard of such moments, Glamazon's eyes widen as she soon breaks into laughter. "I always believe in that cliché saying of never regretting a thing or looking back, because everything happens for a reason and makes you who you are today. But I don't want to be boring, so I'll go ahead and say something anyway... I admit, I really question what I was thinking when I was under the name of Poser, doing rap material and stuff like that. Mainly because I allowed it to go on for as long as it did, which was roughly a month...", she pauses to laugh. "That may seem like nothing to many, but when I had to deal with the brightly coloured photo shoots and the whole cute image forced on me, it was then when I had to really speak out, because I knew it was going way too far. It wasn't the music or image that I wanted to show to the world. Thankfully, the contract ended up being terminated due to creative differences; if I was an easygoing bitch, I could still be releasing under that name now and could have never released all of the wonderful stuff I have so far as Glamazon."

"With Christmas coming up, I know a lot of artists who only wish for time out of their busy schedules to rest and spend time with their loved ones. So, what are you hoping to get for Christmas this year?"
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#49 Posted : 18 November 2011 07:18:56(UTC)
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Eric laughs when Glamazon asks her next question, thinking it to be a subtle way of finding what the perfect gift for him will be. So, just to make things complicated; "I've always wanted to be in a Christmas movie. Like, I saw the new trailer for that Harold and Kumar film, where one of them accidentally kills Santa with a rocket launcher or something, and I was filled with jealousy. I want that to be me, y'know? As long as Tim Allen isn't in it, I'd gladly take part in any Christmas movie ever. As long as it's real, of course. I'm not the best actor, of course, so it'd have to be real. Like, actually going to the North Pole and hanging out with Rudolph. I know it won't happen, but can you just imagine how fucking awesome that would make your Holidays? But, in the strict realm of reality... I'm not too sure what I'd like for Christmas. It'd have to be something fairly unusual, since being somewhat rich means that I likely have all the material things I want. And, wow, did that last sentence make me seem like a self-centered, spoiled rock-star..

Speaking of celebrity going to my head, has there even been a moment in time when you've felt overwhelmed by the success given to you? Different musicians have different approaches to coping with fame; Radiohead wrote Kid A, The Beatles stopped touring, and I developed an LSD habit on the Big Brother show. So, I'm wondering what your approach to dealing with this crazy world is."
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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
Amelia Florentine - Keyboards, Piano, Lyricist, Backup Vocals

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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#50 Posted : 18 November 2011 07:33:28(UTC)
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She laughs at the thought of Eric causing chaos in the North Pole with a rocket launcher, this is all just really the usual talk the pair have on any ordinary evening. "I think the best way to face it all is to just carry on and not really get too big for your boots or anything. I worked very hard to get where I am, so the success is wonderful to have, but it's not the reason why I'm here. After it took so long to manage to show the world who I am as an artist, that's really just the one thing I appreciate, being able to do this and have the creative freedom as well. So I guess you could say my way of handling it all is by collecting very dangerous weaponry and storing it away for a rainy day, fame kills some, whilst I attempt to kill fame. How does that work? Don't ask me."

She smirks, just before deciding to ask Eric her next question. It soon becomes evident as to what's so amusing to her. "You always come across as fairly awkward in some circumstances, which I love by the way, it's quite adorable. But I wanted to know because of that, what was it like when you lost your virginity?
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#51 Posted : 18 November 2011 07:47:40(UTC)
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Eric says nothing as his face slowly turns a bright, bright red. He thinks for several seconds about whether or not it'd be a good idea to lie, but then realizes that Glamazon would see through it right away. So, after clearing his throat, he bites the bullet; "Oh, Christ. Uhm, well... have you ever seen the film American Psycho? There's a scene where Christian Bale bangs two chicks at once, all the while stroking his male confidence by spending the entire time checking out his bulging biceps in the reflection of a well-placed mirror? Well, my first time was nothing like that. I brought home this chick after an Octopus Arson Club gig, the original name of the band that had just Greg and I, as Matt wasn't part of the picture then. She was sort of into me, so I thought some cool shit was gonna go down. I was about 17 or 18, and had been bragging to my friends for about two years that I lost my virginity way earlier. When I was younger, I was dead-set on losing my virginity while songs from Depeche Mode's 'Violator' played as background music. It's one of my all-time favorite albums, and it just oozes with sex. So, it seemed like a natural fit. Well, it turns out that I can only really focus on one thing at a time. Either singing, or sex. And, on that night, I sadly chose singing. While giving her the, uh... business, I was practically screaming 'Enjoy the Silence' on the top of my lungs. It turns out that line was prophetic, as my singing was, to her, a bit of a turn-off. She said she wanted to go to the bathroom to 'freshen' up right as I was about to climax. Never saw her again. So that night, like all of my teenage ones, ended with the lonely sound of masturbation...

And this is probably a tiny bit awkward for you, so I apologize. I usually use the last sentence of my answer as a way of transitioning to the next question, but I really don't see how that'd be possible in this case. Uhm.... well, my 'first time' never be one of my greatest accomplishments. But, if you could name three of the greatest things you've ever achieved during your career, what would they be?"
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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
Amelia Florentine - Keyboards, Piano, Lyricist, Backup Vocals

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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She winks as an approval for his love for Violator, but that approval soon turns to her covering her mouth to try and hold back the laughter. It doesn't work. She gets herself together and looks him in the eyes, "Sorry... damn, you really need to tell me more stories." She takes a moment to think, it's obvious that Eric has caught her by surprise with the question. "Hmm... I'd say finishing this latest record was one of my biggest achievements, the response has been phenomenal. The second is of course meeting you, sweetheart! Without my status in the industry, I doubt I would have even been able to have met you... now look who's getting soppy. And the third would be a future one, is that allowed? It'll be when I watch my crazily delayed short film for the first time, it's something I've always wanted to do, so I'm glad I've had the opportunity to have started it."

She attempts to use the mention of her film as an opportunity to learn more about Eric's which she knows very little about. "Speaking of our short films, what exactly is the basic idea of yours and do you think we'll both be able to pull it off before the end of the year?"
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(OOC: I'll be right back in, like, ten minutes. Gotta go eat.)
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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
Amelia Florentine - Keyboards, Piano, Lyricist, Backup Vocals

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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Eric smiles at the mention of the movie, feeling slightly guilty over the fact that he has yet to finish it. After thinking over how to explain his film without making it sound pretentious/horrible. "We should be able to; with the announcement of my leaving Infinite and all the hoopla surrounding the reasons why, I just figured right now wasn't the best time. But, basically, the idea I have for my short film has something to do with a theme I was exploring on Infinite's third album, 'Insomnia'. The record was initially a concept album, but the storyline sort of got pushed to one side in favor of a more schizophrenic approach. But, the original concept, one that's in the short film, goes something like this;

There's a town stuck in a time-loop. Every day is exactly the same, similar to the scenario from 'Groundhogs Day'. But, the people in the film has no idea what's going on. They get up, go to work, go home, sleep. Every day. The only difference between this version reality and the proper one is that their actions are exactly the same. Same day, every day. The only people aware of this even going on are the Elders, a group of individuals that lead the town and their strange way of life. However, one of the Elders eventually feels increasingly guilty over the ethical dilemma; the town is essentially a paradise, but the citizens will never branch out, never become greater than what they are. There will never be any failure or misery, but there will also never be any success or pride. So, he kills himself in an attempt for the town to realize exactly what's happening. In the eyes of the townsfolk, this would basically be the equivalent of someone being erased from the face of the Earth, as they have no memory of his suicide. So this dramatic occurrence drives them to insanity as they try to piece together their fractured memories. And the rest... well, not going to spoil everything, am I?

But the idea of monotony can almost be applied to the music industry today, in a sense. Many artists, after several albums, eventually fall into the pattern of making the same record over and over again. Do you ever have fears of falling into this cycle? And, if so, how do you plan on making sure this never happens?"
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Glamazon's love of film is obviously apparent with how she nods along with everything Eric says about his film. "I seriously adore that idea, I'm quite jealous now! I knew you'd do this to me", she smiles. "That's a good question. Not really, because I feel that I've already done it in some ways. A lot of my songs are about similar subjects and you could argue that lyrically, it's like me writing the same song over and over again by using the same experiences that I've been through. But sonically, I always attempt to change it up and progress sound-wise, so I'm now pushing myself to do that with my lyrics next time around, it's why I've decided to take a hiatus from music. So I can make the best damn album of my career. So that, lover, is going to be my plan on trying to stop that from happening in future."

She pauses for a moment and looks him in the eyes, it's obvious she's eager to learn about something that's not really the lightest of subjects. "This... disease that we all recently heard that you have. How did you first react when you got the news on having it and are you scared about the possible outcomes from it in the future?"
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Eric smiles humbly when Glamazon compliments his film idea, as he was worried that the idea was too pretentious, trying too hard to be artsy. His smile, however, turns a bit grim whenever Glamazon asks him about his illness, something he was rather foolishly unprepared for. "I was aware of the fact that I had this for a while, but didn't exactly want to admit to it. I was scared, fucking terrified, when my mother killed herself, but I thought that I was going to be next. I still do, actually, but... anyways, in retrospect, it explains a lot of my actions within the band. I initially wanted to break us up after the release of Insomnia, because I was afraid that my addled mind would jeopardize the band's future. In a way, it sort of has; I'm more reckless than I once was, which has caused Infinite's public image to take a bit of a hit, I think. You can't take some dark, edgy band all that seriously when their singer is a drunken idiot, right? So that's the reason I'm leaving the band and retreating to a bit of a quieter life; the public thinks I'm some arrogant dumbass due to past actions, so I want to vanish before I ruin things entirely. I'm a selfish person, after all; I still want people to love me.

Anyways, I don't think you want this situation to turn entirely negative, so... I've already said in an interview with Rolling Stone that you'll probably have a pretty major influence on my lyrical writing for my final album with Infinite. Do you think that our relationship will factor in to your future music, once you return from hiatus? And, on a broader note, what other outside forces do you think will influence you in the future?"
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(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

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With a sad look in her eyes, she listens as Eric answers her question, softly saying "By the way, sorry for asking you that, I was just curious...", it's a rare sighting to see a less in-your-face side of Glamazon. "Definitely, I've had this whole 'fuck love' approach for such a long time, I think it'd be quite refreshing in my music for a little more positivity. I've had a hard time as well dealing with it, and having this enormous amount of pressure on me to do so much at once, I'm sure that can all be put into a wonderfully depressing song. I can't be too happy, otherwise my fans will order me to lay the fuck off of the happy pills! We'll see what happens with me over the next few months."

"We're obviously both huge movie fans, my personal favourite being 'A Clockwork Orange'. What is your favourite movie of all time and which character from a film do you wish you were most like?
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There's no anger or sadness in Eric's eyes, just a slightly cold acceptance at his fate. To prevent Glamazon from feeling guilty over her question, he answers her next question with a happily enthusiastic tone of voice; "Hmm... well, my favorite movie of all time is 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'. First time I saw that was an absolutely mind-blowing event. I'm not a huge Johnny Depp fan, but his portrayal of Hunter S. Thompson in that film is fucking sublime. He's sort of influenced who I am as an adult, in a way, except I'd like to think that I don't act THAT off-my-gourd. I usually like more serious works of art, as my music with Infinite suggests, but I just laugh at 'Fear and Loathing..' every time, it never gets old. And it's probably the only comedy that blends a serious message into it all without losing its edge or becoming too pretentious. But, as for my favorite character... I'm not sure. I'm a major, major nerd, so I'll have to say Darth Vader, even if George Lucas sort of ruined him in the prequels. As a little kid, Vader just absolutely terrified me. There's that mystique, that power, it's so intimidating. He's less a person than he is an enigma, which that just makes him even more unpredictable, more unreadable, and all the more terrifying as a result. Once again, until Lucas utterly ruined him.

Our love of movies aside, we're still musicians first and foremost. If you could pick only listen to the music of one artist/band from now until the end of time, who would you choose?
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(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

- Stephen King
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Glamazon's baffled that she's yet to see Eric's favourite movie, "We so need to add that to our list of movies to watch on a movie night, right?" She looks up at the ceiling, it takes her a fair while to answer the question. "Are you serious? That's my own vision of hell. Where all of the terrible people go, just to listen to the music of one artist for eternity. Damn. Hmm... but if I could say anyone, I'd go for Daft Punk. I know that's completely out of the blue, but I do adore a lot of their stuff and it puts me in a good mood, I'd rather not feel suicidal if I'm stuck with just one choice."

"You obviously have a good ear for a wonderful song as you featured on Katie Coyle's smash hit "Naked on Paper", who else in the industry would you like to collaborate with the most and why?"
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Eric's slightly surprised by Glamazon's response, having figured that she would pick someone like Depeche Mode. But, now that he thinks about it, there are subtle similarities between that band and the French duo. The answer to her question comes easily, however, as collaborations are one of his favorite aspects of the music industry; "I've collaborated with almost everyone I want to... The Bards, Jason Smith, Stacey Walton, and the fucking phenomenal Troy Mascenon, to name a few. But, there is one that I would practically kill for; Ryan Ross Hernandez. The guy, to me, is the absolute peak of modern music. He's almost untouchable, y'know? And I've rarely seen him collaborate with anyone that has a penis, so an opportunity like that would be pretty exclusive. I mean, he joined Infinite at Wembley for a few songs, and he produced our latest album, but I have yet to sit down with him and just write. I have no idea how the guy thinks, he's such an enigma, so it'd be neat to see how he thinks, as I always feel like writing reveals who you truly are. He's something of a mentor for me; a few months ago, when I was coming down from the hangovers at the Big Brother house, he sort of talked sense into me over a Twitter conversation we had, whether he realizes it or not. So I feel like a collaboration with him could be really special. And, of course, there's you; I did some guitar-work for 'Claws', of course, but I would love to do a proper, singing duet with you in the future.

So, now, my final question for you, although I think you still have one more for me. Maybe. Who knows? Anyways... instead of picking a generic climax in the name of, say, 'If you could do it all over again, would you?', let's try something else; I said in a recent interview that jealousy is a strong motivator for success. So, if you could've written any album in history, be it Sgt. Pepper, FutureSex/LoveSounds, or any of the other millions, what would it be?"
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(Bringing together an eclectic group of influences, Ulysses' songs are sung with carefree abandon by Nick Junk)

Kurt Ulysses - Songwriter, Guitarist, Backup Vocalist
Nick Junk - Vocals, Mojo



Infinite- Alternative/Experimental Rock; influenced by Muse, Radiohead, and The Beatles

(Known best for their experimental music and their frontman's eccentric behavior, the band disbanded after Eric Quillington's death to pursue solo careers or, in Matt Robert's case, peace of mind. Infinite released four albums over the course of their career; Blue Nebula, Midnight Skies, Insomnia, and Dancing about Architecture.)

Eric Quillington (Deceased) - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Primary Lyricist
Matt Roberts - Bass
Greg Oldson - Drums, Backup Vocals, Secondary Lyricist
Amelia Florentine - Keyboards, Piano, Lyricist, Backup Vocals

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"When asked 'how do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time', and this answer is invariably dismissed. But that's all it is. It sounds too simple to be true, but consider the Great Wall of China, if you will: one stone at a time, man. That's all. One stone at a time. But I've read you can see that motherfucker from space without a telescope."

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