Lunarclick Interview

Valdyr interviews frontwoman Claudia of Lunarclick about their new site, new album, and future plans.

Valdyr: First and foremost on everyone's mind I'm sure: what can you tell us about the album? Current status? Possible release date? Title?
Claudia: Thank you, Laura. First off, we would like to thank everyone who has been patient enough to believe in us while we have taken one year off to complete our New album titled “Toxicology”. This year has been full of inspiration, progression, change. Lunarclick is ready to go and move forward. Our release date will most likely be early 2006 with a CD release party in Los Angeles. Although we want to play a show now and unfortunately continue to turn down very beautiful shows with wonderful bands, we do this to be able to release and showcase our new music and sound in a very special way. We’d like to bring it all back with a BANG!

Valdyr: Where can we hear the new music?
Claudia: You can download music right now from http://www.lunarclick.com! Also, http://www.myspace.com/lunarclick.

Valdyr: You mentioned that you feel your new music is going to be more dynamic than your releases in the past, especially in regards to your vocals. Tell us more about that, and what fans can expect to hear on the new album.
Claudia: I have challenged myself in an emotional and physical way, to bring a new life to Lunarclick. I used to feel very shy and afraid to share my emotions, but now I want to drop those tears and fears upon you with a great and powerful performance. If I were to fall down on the floor and feel my emotion...YOU would be right there with me. This is what I’m talking about. Nothing is safe or planned and yes, yes I am afraid. I want to share that with you.

Valdyr: How successful has the re-launch of your website been?
Claudia: Sweet. I love it! Although I feel that I had to make the decision on having everyone re-sign up, I knew those were my true believers in me and Lunarclick. These people have always been there for me. They have been there for Lunarclick since day one. I am open to everyone and everything...believe.

Valdyr: You've also mentioned on the forum that the band is looking at touring in Japan and Europe in the near future. What can you tell your Japanese and European fans about that?
Claudia: Amazingly enough (to myself, especially)...why are people recognizing US in Europe, Asia, and Mexico? This makes me want to strive to tour. We are a band that never left California. We are that band that never thought we could have a chance and yet our huge international support just amazes me. When our CD is available, we will tour the states and most importantly, our European and Latin American neighbors.

Valdyr: I also saw a brief remark that you might be doing some work with another Radio-Active-Music.com supported artist, Kristyn Strange. Can you tell us anything about that?
Claudia: Yes, Miss Strange and I have always had a special bond...like many other creative artists, we always want to collaborate and “play”. You can definitely expect something special from us. I’m also involved with many other artists that I wish to collaborate with. Strange challenges me in a positive and an emotional way....She is so unusual and I am her star, lol. (inside joke)

Valdyr: Currently on your myspace account you have fabulous remiexs by AshesDead & Genuine Childs to hold the fans over until the new album. I've also heard rumors of more remixes on the way. What remixes might be coming, and has anyone else worked on them?
Claudia: Ashesdead.....beautiful! I am in love with the music and that kind of passion. Ashburn is Rayshele’s boyfriend, MY boyfriend's best friend since they were six years old. Carlton and Ashburn both constantly help and work with each other in a way I could not explain. They ARE brothers, they are family and their creativity and bond makes me feel envious of what they share. Ashburn currently did a remix of “Rescue” for Lunarclick. He is talking to us about another remix...I get chills just thinking about this...

Valdyr: I saw some time ago that you mentioned working with Paige Haley of Orgy on one of your songs. When I had a chance to interview Paige for D1 Music, he said he had helped you arrange at least one of your songs. Have you worked with him anymore since then for the album, or with any other noticable musical figures?
Claudia: I worked with Paige on just one song. The song was “Hey You”. He really helped me produce this song and track some vocals on a demo, while Carlton was on tour with Deadsy. Carlton then listened and re-produced it...but Paige was a huge sweetheart...he helped me. We have had no further collaborations since then. I am sure something will happen when time is ready.
I am currently working with several producers and song writers. These includes Genuine Childs (working with Paul Oakenfold) Ashburn of Ashesdead/Deadsy, Joe Bishara (Rasputina, Guns and Roses, Cevin Key)...many more, but who cares right?

Valdyr: What are some of the other Lunarclick projects on the horizon, aside from the new album and site?
Claudia: We just want to tour. We want to share what we have been feeling for two years. WE need to break free. As I mentioned above, we are working with amazing people. Just give us a chance to show you...we won't let you down.

Valdyr: I hear you're ditching the "*" at the end of your band name! *laughs* What's the reason behind that?
Claudia: Ahh...that name...Lunarclick... I created that name, like...ummm, over ten years ago...what an innocent child I was. Because of the name “lunar”...everyone thought “stars, moons, the solar system”. I agree, there is a certain aspect of me who was the creator of the name Lunarclick. No one else understood what I said or what I felt at that time. It is not about ditching that star symbol (which by the way, I love)...We are onto a new level and phase. Please help us embrace our soul. We are trying to touch you in a very special way with music, sound, energy. The stars...those stars just fade away.

Valdyr: What's been the most rewarding aspect or moment you've had in the process of recording the new album?
Claudia: Your support. You are the only reason I do this. Nothing else matters to me.

Valdyr: That's all the questions I had; is there anything else you'd like to add or tell the fans?
Claudia: I love them...if you want to call them fans...those fans, they make me feel alive. I can die a happy woman just knowing that I touched someone’s heart. Just ONE soul. Thank You.