MJ
How would you describe your personal style?
It depends on the occasion. When I play a show, I go fancy-pants a bit with it. I guess I try to have a bit of an edge with that “girly” thing. On a day-to-day basis, jeans and a t-shirt. Whatever is comfy.
Where do you get your style influences?
Other girl bands are a big influence. I try to go with whatever is in style and put my own twist to it in some way.
Is there something you ‘re wearing that you especially like?
This dress that I got — that I really love — it’s just a plaid dress, but I got it for five bucks at the CNE during their big sale. I love my boots too.
Is there anything you’d never wear?
Pouffy-sleeved things.
When you play a show, do you think a lot about what you’re going to wear?
Sometimes I have my outfits picked out three weeks before the show.
Can you tell me a bit about your musical background?
I went to musical theatre school and realized quickly that that was a backup plan, and I started writing songs. I had another band before, but this band, we kind of do the whole straight-up rock, but with a good dance groove. We try to make people tap their feet, at the very least, if not burst out into crazy dance moves. I also have a solo thing. So, I kind of get my fix for different styles of music — and for different moods that I’m in — through my different projects, which is kind of fun.
What’s the next purchase you really want to make?
Maybe another guitar. Mine’s a cheapie, but I love it. But yeah, maybe another guitar.
What’s your current obsession?
Angel, the TV series. It’s an old show, but I got hooked. My roommate has all the seasons (on DVD) and now I’m a slave to it.
What are your interests?
I love watching movies. I love reading poetry sometimes. I love hanging out with my friends. I love dancing.
What do you want to do in the future?
I do hope that I can pay rent with music, and I also want a family. I don’t want to do the rock star thing completely. I’m a homebody too, so if I can find a way to mesh both worlds, that would be my ideal life.
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