Baybeats 2008: Midnight Marvel

Midnight Marvel are Shirley (vocals), Evilyn (guitar), Alf (bass) and Lennat (drums). Calling their music a mix of rock and ghetto tech, the band usually injects elements of fun and drama to give their performances a bang.

How did you guys get your band name?
Eve: Well it was either this or Sh*t Said Shirley (SSS for short), which was a lot harder to say, plus some of our friends thought we were ripping off Right Said Fred. This whole band name thing, it's a lot like naming a kid - you just gotta let someone decide on a name and let the kid's personality take over.

What would you be doing if you weren’t in a band?
Alf: I'd probably hang out at a lot of concerts, living the life of a rock musician vicariously.
Shirley: I’d still be doing designs for my day job, but I might consider being a tattoo artist by night.

If you had a chance to name a music festival, what would it be called?
Alf: “Crockery” ... a comedy rock festival.
Lennat: I love the sound of Summersonic so I shall cop that and call mine "Sonic Thump", with a reference to my favourite band The White Stripes. Would Junk cover my festival? I promise a good time for all. Just don't give the review a headline like "Sonic Dump"!

Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but not to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?
Lennat: Good question! Here's another: where do you point to if you want to ask "Where's the party?"

What will you be up to at Baybeats 2008?
Shirley: I’ll be up onstage and rocking your socks off!

Midnight Marvel will rock the Nokia Arena (Outdoor Theatre) on 30 August, 6pm. Visit their MySpace.

Esplanade presents Baybeats 2008 happens from 29 to 31 August. Free admission. 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore. For more information, visit Baybeats.