Q) What is your favorite Moist song?
A) This changes for all of us every night. some times a certain song may seem totally lifeless to us, then suddenly, in the middle of a tour, it just comes alive, and it feels like it did when we first wrote it. so our favorite songs are constantly changing.

Q) Are there Tabs or Piano music available?
A) There are places on the www where you can find that. if you prefer hard copy there will be a song book for creature coming out this fall.

Q) Why does Jeff answer some e-mail but not others?
A) The moist account gets a lot of mail and jeff tries to answer as much of it as he can while still having a life. the hint is if you write a short email with a well defined question that he has an answer for, you will get an answer back (as long as it is a good question and not too personal). if you write a long rambling letter that has one question in the middle of it, jeff will get confused and move on to the next letter without replying. every letter does get read though and just because he doesn't respond doesn't mean he doesn't enjoy your letters. and in case you were wondering, other band members also read the letters, but they first go to Jeff's computer which is why he is usually the one to respond.

Q) What advice do you have for young bands getting started?
A) 1. find people you really like, who are as committed as you are, to play with. if anyone in your band isn't willing to give up everything to do this, let them know that you think it may be more appropriate if they found themselves a weekend cover band (and there is nothing wrong with that) and you found someone else who is as committed as you
2. don't take no for an answer. don't be afraid to try to get something (i.e. an opening spot, a canadian tour, a video made) just because it seems impossible. be stubborn, make lots of good friends, make people believe that what you are doing is worth something.
3. ask yourself if you really want to bother. it is a hard road, and you may have to resort to lying to the government, collecting welfare, sleeping in vans, perpetual poverty, and all you may get in the end is the same. there is very little fame and fortune for canadian bands. you have to do it because you love it.
4. don't screw anybody, don't hurt anyone, don't steal anything, be honest. karma is the single most important element in a bands success. (but, if you need to stretch the truth with the government a little just know that if you make it big there will be a lot of gst money going to them because of you)

Q) What does Nauselbaum mean?
A) That is something we will never answer. so don't worry about it.

Q) How did the band get started?
A) Moist began in the fall of 1992, when we all met at Kevin's birthday party. We had known each other before that, but had never played together. So we started writing songs, and playing shows, and so on.

Q) I heard there was another album out before Silver?
A) Well, there was tape that we released independently before we decided to make a CD. The tape had nine songs on it, and six of them are on Silver. The other ones, See Touch Feel, Kid Conductor, and Sweet Electric Child, are available as b-sides on some of our UK singles. Check the discography to see which is where. These songs are also available for down loading from this web site. As for the tape itself, there were less than a thousand made, and it is long out of print. Sorry.

Q) Who are Moist?
A) Moist are David Usher, Mark Makowy, Jeff Pearce, Kevin Young, and Paul Wilcox.

Q) Where are they from?
A) The band formed in 1992 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, although some members of the band are originally from Kingston and Toronto. They currently reside in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Q) Where did they get the name Moist?
A) The name Moist was chosen because it is open to many interpretations, and always seems to evoke some sort of reaction. It was also the best name we could come up with.

Q) What has Moist released?
A) Moist have released various albums, some are not available anymore, since they are not major releases.
Moist independent Cassette (n/a) Silver (EMI) 1994
Creature (EMI) 1996
Moist Fanclub CD (EMI) 1997
(this is available exclusively through the Moist Fanclub at Nettwerk Records).

Q) What singles have been radio singles?
A) So far the following were released as radio singles: Push
Silver
Machine Punch Through
Believe Me
Leave It Alone
Resurrection
Tangerine
Theme from Cola

Q) What singles have been released on CD?
A) There have been many CD singles released in the UK, and the US, as well as Thailand.
Push (UK, UK Part 1, UK Part 2)
Silver
Freaky Be Beautiful
Machine Punch Through
Leave It Alone (Thailand)

Q) Where can I find Moist on vinyl?
A) Moist vinyl is not an easy item to come by. Usually only small numbers are pressed, and so they are only available for short periods of time, and can be ordered on import from your local music store.

Q) Were there any special releases?
A) Yes. There is a version of Silver that includes a video that has Push and Silver on it.

Q) Do any Moist bootlegs exist?
A) There are many Moist bootlegs out there, several bootleg chains offer audio and video footage. There is one from Calgary that is especially good in quality.

Q) Where can I get Moist merchandise?
A) Moist merchandise is available through Nettwerk records, as well as some stores who carry posters and t-shirts.

Q) What Moist merchandise exists out there?
A) Currently there is a wide selection of t-shirts, postcards, stickers, posters, and hats. There was also a line of Moist merch. released a few years ago before the band got big.

Q) How many shows has Moist played?
A) Too many...there is a comprehensive database of Moist's shows at the Official Site.

Q) How do I contact Moist?
A) There are several ways to contact the band. You can e-mail them at: moist@cnw.com You can also write to them at: box 330 - 1755 Robson Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6G 3B7

Q)I heard that Moist was on Beavis and Butthead. Tell me more!
A) Moist's video for Push did appear on Beavis and Butthead. You can find it played in the episode where the two of them decide to adopt a dog from the animal shelter. As for their opinion of the video, it was criticized in many ways from David Ushers voice, to Mark Makowy's style of guitar playing, as well as Usher's mannerisms towards Makowy. If you ever have a chance, ask Paul to do his Beavis impression. It's dead on.

Q) Where can I get the Indie tape?
A) The indie tape is not available anymore. There was only a limited number pressed, so unless you can find someone who has a copy, it is not easily available.

Q) Is there an official Moist fanclub?
A) Yes. To join the official Moist fanclub, you can send $25 (Canadian and US residents) or $30 (International) in Canadian funds to:
Moist Fan Club
Box 330 - 1755 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6G 3B7

Members receive a limited edition fanclub cd, stickers, postcards, newsletters, and membership card. For more information you can also send an e-mail to:
moistfc@nettwerk.com

or visit the page at
www.nettwerk.com

Q) What videos have been released so far?
A) So far there have been several videos released. Push
Silver
Believe Me
*Freaky Be Beautiful* (only released in the UK)

Leave it Alone (there are 2 versions of this one, the difference is in the editing)
Resurrection
Resurrection Live
Tangerine
Tangerine (Club mix)

Q) When did Moist play the MuchMusic Intimate and Interactive?
A) Moist played the Intimate and Interactive on January 16th 1997 at the MuchMusic studios. We also played an En Ligne for Musique Plus on April 29, 1997.

Q) Has Moist been at the MuchMusic Video Awards?
A) Moist has been to the awards 3 times. The first time was live from Paris, the second time they played in the parking lot (Push, Silver), and last year they presented an award but did not play.

Q) What is the connection between Moist and Bif Naked?
A) Bif Naked, a Vancouverite singer, appears in a few of the videos, such as Silver and Believe Me. She is a friend of the band.

Q) Who is the bald woman in Silver?
A) The woman featured in Silver is Yvette, singer of the Vancouver band Mollies Revenge, who are very good friends of Moist. She also is featured in the Freaky Be Beautiful video.

Q) Who comes up with the ideas for the videos?
A) Every video is different. The concepts for the first bunch of videos came from the band, and were then worked on with a director to figure out how they could be done. Others, such as the Resurrection video and the Tangerine video, came from ideas suggested by the directors that seemed to suit the mood of the song. These ideas are then worked on with the band until the concept seems solid.

Q) I heard that several of the members of Moist have a history in film...is this true?
A) Yes. Both Jeff Pearce and Mark Makowy studied film at Queens University, and Paul Wilcox was once in a short film called the Graveller.

Q) What is 'The Graveller'.
A) The short film entitled 'The Graveller' featured Paul Wilcox as a gravel collector.

Q) What is on the album cover of Silver?
A) This was once the most Frequently Asked Question. The picture featured on the Silver album is of a woman's ribcage painted silver.

Q) Whose face is on the Creature album cover?
A) The face featured on Creature belongs to David Usher.

Q) I heard that there is another half to the album cover...is it true?
A) Yes. When the album cover was being designed, it initially had the entire face to it. But due to mechanical configurations on the printing presses, they decided to release the CD with the second version of the picture, which is the current album cover.

Q) Who is Stan?
A) Stan Wardle is the tour manager and longtime friend of Moist. He usually is seen at Moist shows when the band plays Miss You, a Rolling Stones cover, where Stan plays the harmonica.

Q) Is the song played in Break Her Down after the solo original?
A) The song you are referring to is an original Moist song.

Q) Are the members of Moist online?
A) Yes, each member is currently active on the internet.

Q) I swear I saw David Usher in the Sarah MacLachlan Video "Building a Mystery". Is that him?
A) Yes, David plays a cameo in this particular video. It was shot in L.A. this summer during a break in Moist's touring.

Q) Why does my album look a little different than my friends?
A) There are several variations on Silver and Creature. The first version of Silver had a purple logo and a positive image on the CD itself. The second version has a darker blue logo and a reverse image on the CD. Creature has only one variation so far. Some backgrounds on the clear CD edge are blue and some are orange. The CD's themselves have the same songs, it's just the packaging that's different.

Q) I've heard something about a "secret track" on Silver...is that true?
A) Sortof...the American version of Silver has "Morphine" on it as a secret track. Don't worry though, because you can get "Morphine" on the fan club cd!

Q) Are any members of Moist married?
A) Just Dave.

Q) Where can I find lyrics to the songs?
A) The lyrics to all the released Moist songs have been printed on the inside of the CD booklet.

Q) Is there a Mailing List?
A) Yes. There are three. The main one is set up by Erin. You can email her at erinb@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca

There is also a mailing list for Moist web page owners. Email Andrea at webmistress@iname.com for more info on that one.

There is also a "Kid Conductor" Mailing list. Unfortunately, I don't recall who to contact for that one.

Q) What songs have been released as Singles?
A) Push, Silver, Believe Me, Machine Punch Through, Leave it Alone, Resurrection, Tangerine, and Theme From Cola have all been released as radio singles.

Q) What equipment do they use?
A)Paul plays an Ayotte drum kit with Sabian cymbals, Jeff plays Fender basses through a Gallien-Krueger head and an Ampeg cabinet, Kevin plays a Roland keyboard and a Wurlitzer electric piano, and Mark plays mostly Gibson guitars through a modified Marshall stack. More detailed info can be found on this site in the bio pages.

Q) What covers have the band played?
A) Moist has played several cover songs live. These include: Miss You by the Rolling Stones,
1969 by Iggy Pop,
Where it's At by Beck,
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson,
Enter Sandman by Metallica
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
Peace Frog by The Doors
Flower Child by Lenny Kravitz
Glory Box by Portishead
And a billion other songs that happen to amuse us.

Q) Are there any songs that haven't been released?
A) Although most songs go through several name changes, there are some that have not been tracked down. These include "Broken","Day","Sister", "Communion", and "Drown". No studio recordings of these songs are known, but they have shown up in various conversations over the years.

Q) Has Moist played any contest shows?
A) Yes. A few years back, Moist was one of the headliners in a contest set up by Molson. It was in a town called Tuktayuktuk in the Arctic Circle. Moist played with Metallica, Veruca Salt and Hole. On August 8th, Moist played at Key Bala for a Blind Date show. On July 1st 1995 we also played a Molson show in St. Johns with I Mother Earth and The Tea Party.

Q) Tell me more about the song name variations.
A) Most bands go through several name changes to their songs. These are a few examples of Moist's.
We The Living....Disco Days
Cola.............Theme From Cola
Foster's.........Better Than You
Click.............Freaky Be Beautiful

*this version is not up to date.