Back To Basics: Q&A with Australian Rocker Kris Schroeder

Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)'s avatarDZI: The Voice

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Kris Schroeder joined with Wouter “Wally” De Backer (better known as “Somebody That I Use To Know” Grammy-winning singer Gotye) in 2002 to form the band The Basics. They connected with Tim Heath two years later, and since then the trio has toured across their home country of Australia and released several albums including 2007’s Stand Out/Fit In. 

After a three-year hiatus The Basics are set to reunite for a new tour this fall thanks to the success of their single “So Hard For You” off the compilation LP Leftovers. DZI: The Voice caught up with Schroeder to discuss a few topics like his initial meeting with Gotye, his view on his version of the Blues, and if a collection of new tracks from The Basics is on the way.

Yohance Kyles: When did you discover your voice as an artist?

Kris Schroeder: Actually that’s an interesting question to reflect…

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