Back in early February, I had the pleasure of watching the band, Bummer Sanders at Fuck Mountain in New Brunswick. I went to the show expecting little and left the show completely impressed. With their distorted surf rock sound and energetic presence, Bummer Sanders’ live show is quite exciting. Cameron (Bass) took the time to answer a few questions about the band.
Joe Zorzi: Hey Cameron how is everything?
Cameron Black: I’m sick at the moment, but besides that all is well!
How long has Bummer Sanders been together?
A little longer than a year.
Have you guys played in bands before Bummer Sanders?
Harry and I played in the post-neo-industrial band, No Outlet in 8th grade.
What are some of your influences?
Les Rallizes Denudes, Eleven Pond, The Shadow Ring, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Strapping Fieldhands, My Chemical Romance, Olde English Spelling Bee, chillers, vibers.
You guys have a very energetic live set. Where have you guys performed? What kind of setting do you guys find ideal for a good show?
We have played all around New Jersey, a couple times in Brooklyn, and twice in Ohio. We like basements and rooftops…and wherever the party is at!!! We want to play frats if any of the brothers are down for it. We love the brothers almost as much as we love the ladies! A keg lasts one night but brotherhood is forever. Let’s make it happen.
Who is in charge of writing the songs? Or is it more of a collective process?
We can’t answer that question. Top secretions.
If your band had a mascot, what would it be and why?
A TCNJ Tsi Chi frat brother.
Who would win in a fight, Bummer Sanders or Chuck Norris?
Jason Millazzo
If you could play a show with anyone who would it be?
I would wanna play a show with this kid, Marshall Stacks from Chicago. He just smokes DMT in his parents’ basement and listens to Steve Miller Band. Either him or the Rockin Berries. Vibes.
What are your feelings on the New Brunswick basement scene as of late?
Too much pop-punk. Fuck Mountain is next-level…clearly. Other shout-outs to The Laundromat, The Woods, Camp Crystal Lake (RIP), and the Nicholas Cage.
Any upcoming shows or tours coming up?
We’re touring with our pals Slow Animal this summer. They are great musicians and even better drinkers.
Do you guys have any new releases coming out soon?
We are in the midst of recording right now, and we have a split tape coming out this summer with Wavves and Yo La Tengo.
Joe Zorzi