Yee Loi

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Yee Loi maybe young but they rock.

Interview conducted on November 09, 2020

By Dan Locke

Two sisters (Rose 13 & Matilda 11) from Liverpool, England rocking out!

What is your upbringing?

Cool upbringing in a musical family.

How did you discover music?

Our Dad introduced us to come music at a young age and then we began to develop our own interest in it.

How did you start to write music?

We started picking up phrases from places and whatever tune comes into our head.

Describe your music

Pop punk / Hard Rock / Indie

How did you get your first guitar, and do you still have it?

Rose – I expressed an interest and on my 8th birthday, my parents bought me a 2003 Epiphone Les Paul Special, I still have it and use it to write songs.

What is your guitar of choice now? Year, make and model of your favorite?

Rose – My current guitar of choice would have to be my 2009 Gibson Les Paul standard and my Gretsch Duo Jet, however I enjoy playing all of my different guitars.

Tell me about working with your family on Zombie Pie and Chips?

“Zombie Pie and Chips” was a fun idea we had when we were younger and we decided to make it a whole family effort and production.

Why did you decide to start your band?

We decided to start as our band as something for the family to do for fun.

How did you get your name?

We are half Chinese/Vietnamese and the name means “two girls” in Cantonese.

What was your first performance at like?

We played in a barn for friends and family, a very funny and exciting experience.

What makes a good songwriter?

Being able to make people feel something, whether that be joy, energy, anger, you name it.

What was the title of your first original song? Did you record it?

Th title of our first original song is “Be Like Johnny”, yes we have recorded it and it will be our first single.

Your dad knew Bernie Connor, who toured with The Ramones. Did you have the chance to talk with him?

No, we haven’t spoken to him, but our Dad speaks to him quite often.

Tell me about the recording of our LP?

We started recording it over lockdown and learning along the way.

What is your favorite track on the album?

Our favourite track on the album is side 2, track 1, you’ll have to wait and see what that is!

How do you stay healthy while performing?

To stay healthy, we enjoy running.

What are you’re feeling about streaming music?

We are very excited to start streaming music, I can’t wait for people to finally hear original Yee Loi music.

How can people forget about the origin hashtag # Sharp in a musical score?

Don’t know, we’ve forgotten already.

Digital vs. vinyl?

We love the good quality of digital streaming however we also enjoy the thrill of listening to music on a record player, as we collect vinyl ourselves.

What are your feelings about the social uprising going on in the United States?

With the events that have been going on in the US over the past couple of years, we are not surprised that everyone is going crazy!

What is the mental health situation of the United State? How can the public help the doctors and nurses on the front line?

Been a crazy year for everyone! By looking after themselves the best they can.

Since you are going to school, do you feel that kids should be going back to school?

Yes, education is very important.

How is school going?

School is fun, adapting to new regulations.

What song from the past is in your mind right now? Moreover, what is the meaning that song means to you?

Blitzkrieg Bop, it defines punk rock.

How do you feel the Covid-19 virus going to affect the music business in the future?

There will be a lot more virtual concerts.

What have you been doing with your self-quarantine?

Writing and recording songs

Milk and cookies for Johnny Ramone birthday?

Yep!

Have you discovered or rediscovered any new hobbies?

No, we’ve been busy with music.

95% of people said that they have changed the way they watch television. This includes people who don’t have television and using their computers to do streaming of programs and movies. Which is your favorite streaming channel?

Amazon Prime

Many artists are doing nightly concerts over either YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. In October that is going to change at least on Facebook. Facebook is cracking down on livestreamed shows that include recorded music with new terms of service, preventing artists from using the platform for “commercial or non-personal” purposes, unless they have obtained the relevant licenses.
The updated music guidelines state that users “may not use videos on our products [which include Instagram] to create a music listening experience […] This will includes [Facebook] Live,” and stipulates that such content should be posted for the enjoyment of friends and family only.
How do you think this will change the landscape of Facebook?

Yes, because it will be more difficult to share music.

In addition. From October 24 onwards, you can no longer simply paste your links in WordPress to make your Facebook and Instagram content appear on your site. Will this affect how bands use Facebook?