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LA Band Sabrosa Purr Interview

Sabrosa Purr
Sabrosa Purr: Los Angeles New Superstars
Interview Conducted November 2010
by Sadaf Fayyaz

Sabrosa Purr is a genre-defying band from Los Angeles, California. The band comprises four members: Will Love is the guitarist, Jeff Mendel is the lead guitarist, Angie Mattson is on bass and Mahsa Zargaran is on drums. Their self-produced début EP was released in and then the follow-up EP was released in 2009. Their full album, produced by Tracy Chisholm, is estimated to be released in fall 2010. The band has performed and toured several places like US and Japan. Some of the beautiful songs by the band include "Fashion kills", "The Lovely People", "Closer" and "One Weak Moment".

Sadaf Fayyaz: What would you say about your education and music training?

Will Love: I took some lessons at home, else I am self-taught.
Jeff Mendel: Same as Will, took a few lessons as a kid, but mostly self-taught.Mahsa Zargaran: Classically trained in piano since the age of five. Self taught in other instruments with help and tips from my awesome musician friends (i.e. I wouldn't be the drummer I am today without input from Mr. Love).

SF: What would be your inspiration in music?

Will Love: Mine came from tones, textures, ambiance, peanut butter, espresso and John C. Reilly.
Jeff: Definitely inspired by Bill Murray and Ramen
Mahsa Zargaran: I'm inspired by details, rain, Balenciaga, Le Corbusier, Ayn Rand, fog, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Daniel Day Lewis, Rachmaninoff.
Read the full interview at UnRatedMagazine.com

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