Interviews: KAHFA

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Fuzz Rock/Heavy Rock band KAHFA from Switzerland. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you plan it or come out just like that?

The Idea of the name Kahfa comes from our will to find a name that represents in just one word. We chose Kahfa because of our passion for coffee. Kafa (without the H) is a region of Ethiopia where people began planting coffee beans.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

We wanted to play this genre because we wanted to experiment with our music in different directions without any limits. We can express ourselves by playing with freedom in our mixed styles because of our many musical inspirations in order to have fun and give the public our energy.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

We already knew each other before Kahfa because we played together in a Punk Rock band named Komatix that split off during the pandemic. During the covid, we started jamming together and formed a new project.

4. Each band member's favorite band?

Me (Claudio, drums) I listen to a lot of different music genres. For Kahfa I'd like to mention Black Sabbath, Sepultura, Thee oh Sees, and Bauhaus... The list can go on but these are the most important for me. For Théo (guitars, voice) I'll mention Noir Desir, Jack White, Ufomammut, 1000 Mods and he also has many others.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Our inspiration comes from the things that are happening in the world, both good and bad things but mostly bad things. It comes also from the music that we listen to and from our Ideas about humanity with a little bit of sarcasm, without political messages or whatever. Basically, we speak a lot about music... May the music always be blessed!

6. Where was your last gig?

We played the 8 of June at the Bout du Monde in Vevey.

7. Where would you like to act?

We'd like to play in many places, maybe at the Olympia Theater in Paris!b

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

We'd like to play with duos like us maybe. Maybe Royal Blood could be cool! Even an honour.. or Queens of the Stone Age hehe

9. Whom not?

There aren't bands with whom we'd not like playing, Luckily!

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tips for beginners on how to beat that?

In the beginning, as we started playing we both suffered from show stress, but that went away with the practice and we take always so much pleasure in playing live. We can suggest the bands that are approaching live music to just have fun and empty your mind!

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

See the answer n.4

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

One of our fans (and a big friend) asked us to play at his Birthday party.

13. What do you think of your fans?

Our fans are the fuel that keeps our engines turning! They're amazing as they come to us after our concerts to tell us that they've had a great time watching us!

14. What do you think of our site?

Your site is amazing. That gives the possibility of bands like us to be known and listened.

15. Something to add?

Thank you!!