SPOTLIGHT: Content Provider

New Single 'Moon's Gravity' Out Now

Who are ‘’Content Provider ’’

Content Provider is made up of Tim Brudenell (me!) on guitar and vocals, Erfan Ghafouri on bass, and Michael Brown on drums.

For Someone That Is Yet to Discover You, How Would You Describe Your Music ?

Our sound changes track to track, containing elements of alt-rock, indie and punk. Consistent across it all though is the use of scrappy guitar lines with loud, complex bass and a thick drum sound. Think if Primus and Foals had a baby. The lyrics are normally pretty dark and abstract, but there is a dark sense of humour behind it.

What Inspires You A Band ?

We’re all inspired by different things, which makes our sound so unique. For me I’m inspired by music that’s unique, regardless of genre. I turned 30 a few months ago and I have definitely seen my intake of jazz go through the roof in that time.

What Is Your Pre-Show Routine? Who’s The One With The Diva Demands ?

At this point we’re all too old to be divas, if all of our instruments are audible on stage that’s enough for us.
Personally, I will have precisely one pint before playing. I think I do everything in life better after a single pint as it strips away a layer of anxiety without impeding any motor functions.

Where Do You Feel You Fit Into The Music Landscape?

God knows! We try just to make what we think is good and hope others think the same. We don’t really sound like anyone else, and even track-to-track which switch up genres.

Do You Think That There More Advantages To You Being An Unsigned Band, You’re In Charge Of Your Own Destiny And Not Being Under Pressure Of A Label ?

We’ve only known doing it this way so it’s hard to say, but I guess the advantage of a label is having the support, be that through resources or just man power. There is a surprising amount of admin that goes along with being in a band. On the flip side we can do whatever we want in the studio and don’t have any time pressures other than our bank accounts running empty.

Is there A Story Behind You’re The New Single ‘‘'Moon's Gravity ’’

This was one of the many songs I wrote in lockdown in the madness of it all, so five years later it’s nice to have it finally come out. It was pointed out to me recently that our last two songs both have the word moon in it, so clearly I’ve got some inner werewolf lunar obsession going on in my subconscious.

What Would You Say Is Your Greatest Strength As A Band Is ?

I think it’s how each song is completely different, and that means our live sets are always very varied tonally. That keeps it fresh for us and the audience.

What Would You Say Is Your Greatest Weakness As A Band Is ?

Same as above, makes it quite hard to market ourselves!

What Can Fans Expect From Your New Single ‘‘'Moon's Gravity’’

It’s loud! I wanted it to have this ever increasing intensity that feels like it’s going to break your speakers at any moment. I think we achieved that.

What Music Artist/Band Would You Say Have Influenced Your Work?

The others in the band will have very different answers, but for me Radiohead, Geese, and black midi have had a huge bearing on what we’ve been recording recently.

Who Would You Most Like to Collaborate With Artistically ?

Carly Rae Jepson

What Was Your Worst Performance ?

There was one gig where we started playing to two people. Those two people left after the fourth song. It’s the only time we’ve cut a set short. That venue has now gone under.
What was the most difficult obstacle you have ever faced and how did you overcome it?
Personally I find recording music and incredibly soul crushing experience as it will never sound exactly right. I’ve come to a point though where I accept it’s never going to sound like how it should in my head and ultimately if the song is good enough the finer details of mixing don’t matter. Some of my favourite albums sound like they were recorded on a toaster and I still love them.

What Is Your Creative Process When Making Music ?

I don’t have a process, every now and then I just get ideas for melodies or song ideas and then try to recreate what I have in my head. This normally happens when I’m in a state of depression.

What Are Your Top Ten Desert Island Tracks ?

Going to pretend I haven’t thought about this before: