Banda Aceh-based pop-rock act WILLIAM was formed in April 2013 by former national modelling contest winner, Teuku Ramoes. Ramoes whom himself is an avid singer and songwriter, asked then-Wae Waeo keyboardist Dodolsky to join him forming a new band. The couple then started hunting other players to complete the newborn William. Guitarist Ceyrel Nizar engaged and the then-Trio entered Landeep studio to record their first single, Terbang. Former drummer of national-fame Antique, Galih Gautama Putra produced and recorded bass and drum parts.

Wae Waeo�s bassist Erwin (well-known as bassist for now-defunct The Mayer) joined the flock in May, followed by Riza (drums, ex-Flush) and Teuku Razy (guitar, Rise to Revenge). The now six-piece band is ready to groove. Bastera Rusdi from acehmusician.org conducted an interview with the band�s spokesperson Dodolsky, who�s formerly known as Afdhal Kurnia.

Q: The band line-up consists of musicians who still play with other bands. Is it a side project or are you planning it to be a permanent one?

A: Well, Me, Ramoes, Erwin and Razy intended to make a band and play on a permanent basis. Maybe it�s a side project for other players, like Erwin and Razy. Yet, there�s no schedule conflict since William is focusing on its album project only. If Erwin and Razy had commitment with their cover bands to play in a gig, we might postpone our recording schedule. No big deal! And I believe, William is different than Wae Waeo or Rise to Revenge. We are more into alternative rock with massive Pop approaching.

Q: We didn�t know Ramoes before, and suddenly he�s there singing and writing good materials.

A: Yeah, Perhaps you know him as a model. FYI: he�s a favorite winner at a modelling contest in 2012, organized by a national teen magazine. But, he can sing! He has already performed and had experiences with some bands before William. And he wrote our first single Terbang.

Q: It�s a great tune, and I enjoy watching the video. Tell me about the video, what�s the story behind it?

A: We asked Robby from Indie Movie Maker to direct and to make script for Terbang. Then he just came up with a story-line: A singer who�s striving to find perfect mates in achieving his to-be-famous dream. Some rappers from ETC NAD, Skater Ruben Akbar, and Landeep Studio personnel are starring in the video. Robby is incredible! We enjoy to work with him.

Q: Cool! Tell me what is your future plan?

A: We plan to record five or six songs for a debut mini album by the end of this year. Galyh has already given his commitment to produce and supporting us. Well, I guess we are very lucky so far.

QUICK INFO

Genre: Pop-Rock Alternativ
Asal: Banda Aceh
Terbentuk: 01/04/2013
Contact Person: Adniel Tamz/Erwin (085260009124/08526001145)
PERSONIL

Vokal: Teuku Ramoes
Keyboard/synthesizer: El
Gitar: Ceyrel. N
Bass: Erwin
Gitar: Teuku Razy
Drum: Riza Syach