Berkeley’s The Morning Benders’ debut album, Talking Through Tin Cans, was released on the 6th of May, 2008 on +1 Records to some to some pretty positive responses. The light and creative tunes won the hearts of those who enjoyed fun indie pop without the gimmicks. The Morning Benders also received praise from all corners of the media, including being named the top album in iTunes’ Alt/Rock Indie Spotlight Best of 2008 feature. As of now, they have been hibernating and tirelessly writing and recording their follow-up record, Big Echo, with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear co-producing and mixing. It is due out in early 2010.
This week, vocalist and guitarist Christoper Chu takes a break from recording and answers the Kuestionnaire.
1. Could you state your name and what you do in the band?
christoper chu, vocals and guitar
2. How would you describe your sound?
really cool
3. What is your favorite local band?
right now,
4. Any concerts that blew your mind recently?
dirty projectors @ fox theatre, fools gold @ independent
5. Any non-musical influences you would like to mention?
george r.r. martin’s “fire and ice” saga, truffau, wong kar wai, harry potter, ghandi, my cat zooey
6. If your music was to be the theme of a film/TV show, what would it be?
Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
7. What musician/artist would you like to collaborate with for a day?
Eno or maybe R. Kelly
8. What is the album you listen to on a cold rainy day?
sea change and pink moon
9. List four songs you would listen to on a roadtrip?
the village – new order
heartbeat – annie
feel it all around – washed out
im a flirt (remix) – r kelly
10. Where do you see yourselves in 7 years?
2016
11. What is the last book you read?
harry potter and the deathly hallows
12. Is image a factor in music or is it a waste of time?
big factor, and big waste of time
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you would like to share?
one time a crackhead snuck in the backdoor of a venue we played in north carolina and tried to make out with julian (our drummer). i was having a good time watching, but i think it was an embarrassing moment for julian.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
north carolina (read above)
15. Lastly, what is your present state of mind?
free
The Morning Benders – 
Waiting For A War from Talking Through Tin Cans (2008)
Girls – Life In San Francisco from Lust For Life 7″ (2009)