Postcard from CMJ: High Highs

We checked in with some of our favorite artists during this year's CMJ music marathon.

Since we last checked in with High Highs they've kept themselves busy with shows around the city, released their beautiful video for "Once Around the House," and spent muy time in the studio. After conquering a pretty crazy CMJ schedule, High Highs closed out the week at Cameo Gallery on Saturday night. With the LP due out January 2013, the boys played songs from their super hyped-up EP, including "Flowers Bloom," "Horses," and "Open Season." Jack and Oli took time out to answer the below Qs.

Gillian Tozer: Fill in the blanks: Our band is a ______ and our music is like ______. 
HH: Our band is a therapeutic treatment for us and our music is like the afterglow.

GT: What's your favorite music video?
Jack Milas: Currently it's "Inspector Norse" by Todd Terje
Oli Chang: "Koyaanisqatsi" by Philip Glass

GT: Favorite non-musical sound?
OC: Bell birds singing over a slow moving tidal river

GT: What's your spirit animal?
OC: A giraffe because you can make crazy osso buco out of the neck
JM: A Welsh corgi

GT: Do you freak out?
OC: Yeah at night. Every night.

GT: Favorite thing to do when you're not playing music or listening to music?
OC: Forest sports
JM: Cook a delicious meal

GT: What's one thing that you are obsessed with right now?
OC: The 11th hour class at the gym
JM: The theme song from Risky Business

GT: What's your desert island disc?
OC: Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich 
JM: Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla 

GT: What are you gonna be for Halloween this year?
OC: Roxette
JM: Future sailor

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