Interview with RENFUE.

The bands name, RENFUE, where did it come from?

Renfue was just something that popped in my head one day. It actually started out with a slightly different spelling- "Renfew," (which is the proper pronunciation) but after some collaboration with the band we went with Renfue. I guess it turns out its a surname though.


How long has the band been together?

The skeleton of the band began taking shape in September 2006, although it wouldn't be until a year from then that things got serious Renfue did begin in 06'. Early development of the band was a lot of pre-production instrumental tracks recorded in Robs bedroom, burned on a disc and then given to Yvonne who at the time lived in Sacramento.

How would you guys describe your music?

I think our music is something a lot of people can connect with. There is a good balance, its mature in its immaturity i guess you could say.


Name some of your biggest influences.

Its hard to say each member has such different influences that they derive inspiration from.


If you could join any record label which would it be and why?

Thats hard to say. Its mainly what is the best offer that suites us the most. In our personal lives and touring, recording, merch and what not. Be it be indie or major.


What’s your favorite song to perform?

I think we would agree that "I've said too much" is a fun one, its a bit heavy so its always a pleasure.


Do you have any EP’s, singles or albums out? If so where can people buy them from?

We have a 4 track self titled EP out, easiest way to get it is on iTunes.


It seems that you’re a pretty popular band and you guys are based out of a small city. Do you have a lot of loyal fans?

Well i wouldn't say popular! Haha I wish we were at that level. But yes we are from a smaller city called Santa Clarita in Southern California. Its an awesome town with a great music scene thats still on the under ground. And we do have very loyal fans that are always there to back us up and support us. Not to mention we have tons of loyal fans all over the world that support us. Our fan page is run by a girl in Australia.



I know you guys have recently had a fan site put up by a fan. Are you flattered? Are there a lot of people on the fan site?

Yes we are absolutely grateful for that and her names Lisha and shes been so awesome to us! We also have other sites run by fans on websites like Live Journal, Facebook, Myspace etc.. Its so new and awesome to us we will appreciate it for ever!



What band(s) would you most like to tour with?

There is so many we can list its hard to say, but a few we would love to tour with would probably be Thrice, Lydia, Brand new, Vedera, etc...any of those would be amazing.



If you could meet any artist(s) who would it/they be?

Well that also is another question mixed between all of our members. Thrice is a huge influence to all of us so that would definitely be one.



How many songs have you guys written? On average, how many songs do you perform at a show?

We have written about 15 some odd songs. Some are still just ideas, some are on the back burner at the moment. We are looking forward to getting some time to complete them. On average we play about 6 songs live. It all depends on our time slot, set up time and other random stuff that happens before we start.



What band do you like playing with most?

Well we always love playing with our good friends Set To Stun. They have been close friends of ours for a while now, Great guys. And we love and respect all kinds of music, So we love playing with ever band we get a chance too :D