Lenka spoke with Jordan of andPOP about her first album and also taught him some Australian lingo. “When I set about making my first solo album, I was thinking about what kind of thing I wanted to put out to the world,” she explained. “I was thinking about my music collection and those handful of songs, there’s usually like one or two per album, that make you feel happy. It’s pretty rare. Most of the music I like is pretty melancholy.” Watch the interview via YouTube below.
Chictopia.com spoke with Lenka in a Q&A, asking the Australian singer songwriter what were her favorite things to dress up as when she was a child. “I had a few different archetypes that I would dress up as,” she responded. “I had a great dress-up box because my mom was a hippie so she had an amazing Indian skirt and such so I will put all those on and dress up as a gypsy. I loved wearing high heels when I was little. I lived in a bush so it was a quite of juxtaposition. I would also enjoy wearing shoulder pads and putting into boobs. I used to watch ‘Days of Our Lives’ and then going to the mirror and try to recreate the make up—putting blush and orange eye shadows. Awful, awful styles.”
Lenka updated fans on her blog at MySpace on Wednesday (March 25) after wrapping up her tour with fellow Australian singer songwriter Missy Higgins and Canadian/American artist Justin Nozuka. ‘The Show’ singer tells readers:
We played our last show with Missy Higgins and Justin Nozuka at the Fillmore in San Francisco and, wow, what a place to do it! Legendary for a reason…
I’d lke to say a huge thanks to those two for having me on their tour, especially to Missy, who is an old friend from Australia and it has just been so special to be out on the road together… xx
We all stayed at the venue afterwards being very silly. We invented a new sport, which I can’t describe with words alone, but I can say this – my quads are like jelly today and I can’t walk because of it!
Check out pictures from the night here.
Lenka posted sound check video of her ‘Bring Me Down’ performance on her MySpace TV channel. The track is off the Australian singer songwriter’s self-titled debut album. Watch the black and white video below.
Lenka did an interview with IMEEM’s Campus Noise, where the Australian singer songwriter talked about something nobody knows about her – her dimple is actually a scar, songs she likes to cover live, what she’s been listening to lately, some Australian acts she thinks people should check out, who she’s excited to see if she has time at SXSW, and more.
Video at imeem.com has since been removed (the site was bought out by MySpace).
In order to not go insane, Australian singer songwriter Lenka and her band have made a mock exercise video. So fit, so healthy, so stupid. Inspired by the genius of Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Steve Erwin, Jane Fonda and Aerobics OZ Style. The clip stars Lenka, Danny Levin, Stella Mozgawa, Erik Kertes, John Graney and Ed Baker.
The video at Blender.com has since been removed.
Lenka apologized to fans hoping to see her perform at the House of Blues in Dallas on Saturday with Missy Higgins and Justin Nozuka, blaming it on mechanical troubles. The Australian singer songwriter tells readers on her blog at MySpace:
Hi guys, I’m so sorry to anyone who was planning to see me tonight in Dallas, but we’ve broken down and will not make the gig tonight!!!
I’m so bummed, but if you’re going, you’ll have a great night – Missy and Justin are phenomenal.
On the bright side, we are stranded in Austin, and I really love this city. Last night after the show (which was amazing, thanks you guys) we went to a beard and mustache competition. It was very fun.
Lotsa love!
xxLenka.
Lenka checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Wednesday (February 4) while in Boston during her current tour. The Australian singer songwriter tells readers:
I’m in Boston, wrapped up in a hotel robe, hiding from the snowy outdoors and relishing some relax-time.
Been on the road for about 25 days, eaten about 17 pounds of crappy truck stop food and done about 14 live shows.
Here’s a highlight – the other night in Toronto we decided to do a live disco remix of The Show. It’s something we muck around with at soundcheck sometimes, and i was feeling inspired by the recent remixes of Trouble and Don’t Let Me Fall (you’ll hear them soon), and the fact that it was my first sold out show! Check out this fan’s video of it…so funny.
Lenka checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Sunday (January 25), commenting on the start of her first headlining tour and making a highlight reel of what’s happened on the road so far. The Australian singer songwriter tells readers:
Helloooo! Greetings from Denver.
It’s been two weeks out on the road now. My first headline tour, very exciting! The shows have been uniquely amazing in each city… It’s bizarre how different the vibe is every night. The audience is so important in that and I’d like to say thanks to all my amazing fans for coming out to see me and showing support! I’m having a ball…We made this stop-motion video of life on the road so far. Thanks to my art-director James Gulliver Hancock and my band mates for being a part of it.
Hope to see you in your town soooooon!
xxxxL.
Lenka checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Tuesday (January 13), celebrating the fact that the video to her hit single ‘The Show’ has received over 1 million views at YouTube. The Australian singer songwriter tells readers:
Holy Bananas YOUTUBE!!!
My video for The Show has gotten over 1 million hits! Thanks to those of you who watched it over and over and over and over and over…… ;) I’m in Portland right now, about to load in and play at The Doug Fir tonight. The tour is going great so far! I will add some photos and stuff shortly. Lots of love and see you soon. xxL.