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Chelsea: I've been to Hot Water Beach a number of times. There are two low tides in a day, and I always prefer to dig my hole in the sand in the middle of the night so I can sit inside it under the stars singing Beatles songs.That’s pretty great. How do you and Miles know each other?
Chelsea: Me and Miles met at a poker night a few years ago. He had just moved up from Christchurch to Auckland. Now we are friends and label mates, and Miles drums in my live band.And how are the bands going?
Chelsea: Pikachunes & Princess Chelsea went to New York for two months last year and we played a series of shows on the East Coast. The trip was very exciting and taught us a lot, providing both the highlights and lowlights for me of the past year.Any highlights for you, Miles?
Miles: Playing at Le Poisson Rouge in New York for the NZ showcase at CMJ. All of the bands played exceptionally well to a highly impressed audience.

Chelsea: Whammy bar and Wine cellar on K Road in Auckland always have an eclectic lineup of bands playing throughout the week, and are a breeding ground for new and interesting music.
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Chelsea: I love driving from Auckland to Wellington, especially at night time with a good play list. Luke from Disasteradio introduced us to a road trip game called “baker’s dozen” - You have to listen to the same song 13 times in a row. On a drive from Wellington to Auckland we listened to Four Non Blondes’ “What's Going On” 13 times until we were almost delirious with pleasure/pain.

Chelsea: The Abel Tasman national park in Nelson area is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I also really love the West Coast beaches in New Zealand with black sand, because I am goth.What's happening with your bands this year?
Chelsea: This year Princess Chelsea is going to tour Europe/UK. Miles is going to drum for me but he will also be touring with his own project Pikachunes. I'm pretty sure he has to play four shows in one day at some point. I'm working on a second album. Usually people grow beards for these and get quite earnest but I decided to instead cut my hair and get really into prog.Miles: I’m touring Europe with the wonderful Princess Chelsea here, then heading to Australia for a little bit to see a girl and to play some shows. Then by that time my second album will be finished and I can continue touring for the later part of the year.
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Chelsea: I always miss New Zealanders, how uptight and awkward we can be. And our self-deprecating sense of humour. Also, pies.Miles: Definitely the people. Also the coffee. Some damn fine cafes all over New Zealand.Last question. If you could be in a self made geothermal sand bath with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Chelsea: Townes Van Zandt.Miles: Jean Michel Basquiat.Yeah I wouldn’t have said you guys either.

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