Los Angeles-based Allah-Las are just days away from releasing their debut self titled album on Innovative Leisure, home to fellow LA-based artist Hanni El Khatib (who we’ve interviewed HERE) and Nick Waterhouse — who also happened to produce Allah-Las’ album. The quartet encompasses everything you’d hope to hear from a Los Angeles-based band as they channel surf and psych-rock alike… sort of the perfect soundtrack to drive your El Camino up the PCH to, ashing your spliff out the window while the wind re-arranges your do. Yup, it’s that nice. Before their album release Sept. 18th and North America tour, we chatted with lead guitar player Pedrum Siadatian about what his plans are before tour, what food will put a smile on his face, and the new ride he’s looking to pick up with his first big paycheck…
Allow me to introduce myself, I’m…
Pedrum Siadatian
You can find me _____, usually posted up at…
Getting cabin fever in Laurel Canyon
You might’ve heard of me because…
You probably haven’t heard of me but I play lead guitar in Allah-Las.
My next order of business is…
Working on new songs, getting ready for tour w/ Nick Waterhouse, finding someone to sublet my place during tour.
If it wasn’t for _______ I wouldn’t be where I am today.
My highly opinionated and mutually agitating band mates (Miles “The Murph” Michaud, Matthew “Manny” Correia, Spencer “Skipper” Dunham — Groovesons: Los Angeles Chapter).
The first piece of music I heard that I remember waking up my ears was…
Probably “Rock the Casbah” on the radio in my mom’s car when I was a kid.
The last piece of music I heard that woke up my ears is…
“For Me Again” from the Byrds Preflyte demos.
I hate to admit it, but I almost gave music up when…
I never gave up music once I really got into it, but I have definitely played a fair number of bad shows and regrettable songs.
But it all came together when…
Is it all together yet? It always feels good to play with bands you dig i.e. Nick W, Jonathan Wilson, Entrance Band, Sharon Jones, Tyde, Beachwood Sparks etc.. Our fans are a big source of encouragement too.
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“I never gave up music once I really got into it, but I have definitely played a fair number of bad shows and regrettable songs…”
If I was taking a train from Paris to Madrid, the one person I’d want to share the cabin with would be…
I’d like to drink vodka and play chess with Garry Kasparov.
If you want to put a smile on my face, you probably want to…
Give me a hot pastrami from Bay Cities Deli.
If you want to wipe that smile away, then you should…
Make my car break down in traffic.
The last time I saw the sun come up I was…
High in Las Vegas.
The person I admire most is…
Either Keith R or Carl Sagan.
The last time I lied was because…
I don’t lie EVER.
If you hit shuffle on my iPod you might be shocked to find…
Gangstarr?
If you hit shuffle on my iPod I’d be embarrassed if it landed on…
Some of our old demos are pretty funny to listen back on.
When I get my next really big check, I’m gonna go score a…
I guess it depends on how big of a check it is, but I’d love to get a shiny mid 70s BMW 2002.
But it’ll never replace…
My record collection or my Murph electric XII string.
My one magic power is…
Still waiting for that.
I’d like to give a quick shout-out to…
My Mom and Dad, Nasty Nate, Rick Rubin, Roger McGuinn, Skrillex, Sasha Grey, Serge G, Tila Tequila, Michael Richards, Ghost of Mitt Romney’s political past.
And lastly, If I was Lost In a Supermarket, you’d find me in the…
Cheese aisle.
Catch The Allah-Las on tour:
09-26-12 Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
09-28-12 St. Louis, MO – Plush
09-29-12 Indianapolis, IN – The White Rabbit Cabaret
09-30-12 Nashville, TN – The High Watt
10-02-12 Washington, DC – Rock N Roll Hotel
10-03-12 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
10-04-12 Allston, MA – Great Scott
10-06-12 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
10-08-12 Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
10-10-12 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
10-11-12 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line Music Cafe
10-14-12 Seattle, WA – Neumos
10-15-12 Bellingham, WA – The Wild Buffalo
10-16-12 Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
10-17-12 Portland, OR – Star Theater
10-20-12 San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s
