Making Some Noise At BIGSOUND With GRECCO ROMANK

BIGSOUND can be anything you want it to be. You can choose to revel
in the activities and workshops, or check out the band showcase
gigs or watch/see/listen to any number of things, but the one thing
that catches HEAVY every year is the range of live bands out there
plying their trade.
This year's BIGSOUND, to be held in the usual areas of Brisbane's
Fortitude Valley over September 2 to 5, features more than 120
bands playing across 18 stages so it looks like we are going to
have our work cut out for us.
But getting to know the bands a little better beforehand always
helps, so today we chat with one of the emerging bands from New
Zealand heading this way for BIGSOUND, Grecco Romank.
Described as offering dysfunctional music - the kind played in your
uncle's garage rave while he's in the middle of a hellish k-hole
after being dismissed from his drop-shipping office - in a world
increasingly obsessed with the exact opposite, Grecco Romank are a
breath of fresh air on a scene that is often weighed down too much
in its own self-importance.
But just to make sure the band are the genuine article, HEAVY sat
down to chat with two of the three members, Billie Fee (classical
soprano, vocals) and Damian Golfinopoulos (samples, synths and
more), to find out just how interestingly different Grecco Romank
really are.
"I've listened to every single one," Damian replied when we
mentioned the number of bands playing at BIGSOUND. "It's gonna be a
good year, I'm excited."
We ask Damian what bands stood out most after listening to them,
not at all hoping to catch him out.
"Spike Fuck, UGLi, Mumfighter, Shock Corridor," he quipped without
missing a beat.
Maybe they are the real deal... We ask how well prepared the band
is for what will be a hectic few days in Australia.
"We've definitely we've got a bit of homework to do on trying to
plan our days and make sure everyone gets to see what they want to
see," Billie smiled. "We're also bringing our manager, so he can go
do a lot of that stuff on our behalf (laughs)."
In the full interview, we further discuss Grecco Romank's upcoming
performance at BigSound 2025 in Brisbane, where Damian and Billie
shared insights about their band, which has been active for five
years and has released three albums, primarily performing in
Auckland. They described their music as a fusion of electronic
elements and operatic vocals, emphasizing their goal of delivering
an engaging live experience. The band is eager to connect with new
audiences and fellow artists at the festival, and they plan to
participate in workshops and networking events.
They also mentioned an unofficial show at the Junk Bar and a
subsequent gig in Melbourne. Additionally, they provided details
about their acclaimed third album, Arts Colony, highlighting its
collaborative nature, the inclusion of a 330-page art book, and a
secret version accessible via a code in the book and more.


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