TeenFX.com Interview with Ella and Jesse of Killing Heidi

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Ella and Jesse of Killing Heidi

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When and how did you first come together to form the band?

We had alot of free time growing up and started playing instruments around the house. We did not have any formal training. It was more of a hobby and self taught.

Were you influenced by other musicians or your parents to become involved in the music business?

No, not really. Our parents encouraged us, but did not push us into it. They always knew that this is what we would end up doing. We have always been focused on music, you can say that music was always our dream.

How hard was it to become established in such a competitive industry?

It took some time. Our single "Weir" hit #1 on the alternative charts in Australia and stayed there for 6 months, it got kicked off and went onto main stream radio.

What is the best/worst part of being on stage?

The best part of being on stage is the rush you get by playing for hundreds of people of all ages and having them sing your songs along with you. It's the best feeling. There is no bad part of being on stage.

Do you have anything special (rituals) that you do before going on stage?

No, not really. We just like to hangout by ourselves and have some quiet time together. We rev each other up.

Are there any artists that you would like to work with in the future?

We would love to work with any artist, Placibo or Annie DeFranco just to name two.

What is your greatest fear regarding your career?

We don't have any real fears. We just hope that we will be around for a while and if that doesn't happen then that's okay. We are very happy go lucky.

How would you like to be viewed by teens and what kind of message would you like to send to teens today?

We would like to be viewed as just cool real people. I (Ella) would like to tell teens to "Chill out, take a step back and be cool about things. It's all in how you perceive it!"

Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years?

Ella - I would like to be sitting on a hammock in some vineyard writing music. Jesse - I would like to be on a Ocean Liner with a built in recording studio.

What's it like being in the same band as your brother/sister?

It's a little hard being together all the time, but at the same time it's nice. You always have someone there who really knows and understands you and can help you express yourself.

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	HannaH	12-06-05

holy frkin .... i never saw this here KILLING HEIDI K I L L I N G H E I D I the forth studio album is expecteed out feb next year everyone get into them! !


	Rebecca	12-02-04

one of the best band to eva come out of australia aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi


	Rebecca	12-02-04

one of the best band to eber come out of australia aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi


	Delaelia	06-28-04

:: better late then never:: I K.H. Big fan, have both albums and am eagerly awaiting number 3. Glad to see them being recognised outsode australia.


	Delaelia	06-28-04

:: better late then never:: I K.H. Big fan, have both albums and am eagerly awaiting number 3. Glad to see them being recognised outsode australia.


	Halie	06-24-04

Hey i have listened to Killing Keidi and they are awesome. They had a really popular song called Mascara and they performed at 94.7 NRKs Little Stink in Portland a few years back. They are coll i really like their music.


	XRaggedyAnnX	06-02-04

who are they? ive never heard of them. they seem pretty interesting. if there are any fans of them, please send me a message i wanna know more about this band.


	Eddie Vedder Is GOD	11-05-03

And to whomever wrote the article, it's Ani DiFranco not Annie DeFranco or however you spelt it. Just to let you KNOW.


	Eddie Vedder Is GOD	11-05-03

Shannon, you're such an ignorant bitch. You don't use fag to describe a band you don't like. You don't say someone looks like a dyke because that's just wrong. You must be an immature little f*ck. Just because you don't like the kind of music that they play (actually, you said you didn't KNOW who they were) then who cares? Don't read the article, you don't need to start bashing them calling them "fags" ... I agree with whomever wrote about the Nazi's, you're such a punk. Anyways, I've never heard the band but I think I'll check them out.


	Amy	02-15-03

Killing Heidi is a good group. I'm not really into that kind of music, but I heard it and it sounded good.


	tracy	01-28-03

No comment besides another band I have never heard of. Where do you find these bands?


	Lindsay	09-02-02

I`ve never heard of " Killing Heidi"....Does anyone on here have their cd? Or have any of you ever listened to any of there songs? I really like their style!


	Tanna	08-29-02

I didn't read the interview or any other of the comments besides Shannon's, but what a b!tch. Such an ignorant person to use the word "fag." Do you know what it means? Essentially, if you use the word, you're a NAZI. Like being a NAZI, NAZI? NAZI's burned young homosexual men and called them fags. The real definition of a faggot is "A bundle of twigs, sticks, or branches bound together." And the NAZIs burned the men as if they were a bundle of twigs. And what's wrong with being a dyke? I'm not a dyke, but I know some and they are perfectly people.


	Sarah	08-29-02

They sound familiar..... What kind of music r they?


	SHANNON!	07-24-02

WHO THE F* ARE THESE FAGGITS? KILLING HEIDI? THERE PARENTS BEAT THEM WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG OR SSOMETHING,THEY SHOULD GET THERE ASSES KICKED BY ME CAUSE THERE FAGS AND THE WOMAN LO S LIKE A DYKE!!!!! AND ALL U PEOPLE THAT LISTEN TO KILLING HEIDI UR ALL FAGGITS TO AND CAN KISS MY NON-GOTHIC A


	Jen	06-16-02

I killing heidi!! GO THE AUSSIES!! I their new cd 2!


	Megan	06-05-02

Love your work guys!! Keep it real! GO THE AUSSIES!! :P Megan


	Ginger	06-05-02

I Killing Heidi, they rule, just like the aussies. YAY go us! i've only got one of their singles but its great and I all of their songs. I never realised that they were such a big hit in America. KILLING HEIDI KICK ASS!!


	£ðŗÐ_Öf_të®®Ö®	06-03-02

<< »-(¯`v´¯)--» ~ iiizzz a gurl...ROCK ON~ \m/ (_) \m/ >> i've heard of Killing Heidi, but i never listened to any of their muzick. they are an okay band, but not the greatest.


	Dawn	02-07-02

killing heidi is great! i love 'reflector', its a great cd... gotta love aussie bands! can't wait til they come out with a new album!


	lisa	01-27-02

ive never heard them either. what kind of music are they?


	Tracey	01-26-02

yeahhh aussies rock hah!


	Larkin	08-29-01

Hey! I saw KH live and it was so kick ass, Ella just wanted to jump into the pit with us and it was really cool I hope that when I'm her age I can be doing something so sweet! Mascara and Weir are the stories of my life! Haha later


	Mark	06-13-01

I think you guys kinda suck no offence.....


	jonathan	05-12-01

Everyone has heard of them! Where r u from? lol. Go Aussies!


	SaRaH	05-08-01

never heard of you guys


	holly	05-05-01

i heard killing heidi the first time from my friend... she dedicated the song 'mascara' to me... because she thinks that it described me... i found that it helped me realized that some of things i was doing and saying and acting like weren't totally me... this song and this band have inspired me but most of all they helped me find out who i really am... I am now a full out killing heidi band... and im glad to see that they are getting some fame now! 'dont be stupid girl'


	amy	04-28-01

i LOVE you guys so much! when are you going to do a states tour?? when you do come to boston! i'll bring all my friends along and we'll have a kicking time! lol :) luv u guys hugs and kisses ~amy*


	GRACE	04-27-01

i met u guys back in May of 2000 when u did a tv show here in NY.. I imported ur album from Amazon that same day (for a hefty price, migt add!).. Its awesome and I'm so happpy its finally out in the states.. I cant wait to see you live again!


	TIM	04-25-01

You rule! I have your cd somewhere lol


	Erin	04-20-01

When r u coming to the US? I have your latest CD, and I love it!!


	AnNoNyMoUsGuRlIe	04-17-01

You guys are cool!!