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"I think I've learned more in the last two years than I have in my whole life," says Lillix's Tasha-Ray Evin. It was all of these life lessons and experiences that inspired the songs on the band's long-awaited sophomore album, Inside The Hollow (in stores now).
Now, Tasha-Ray, along with her bandmates Lacey-Lee Evin, Louise Burns and Alicia Warrington want to share their thoughts with their fans through an exclusive FASHION18 blog.
Check back to fashion18.com every Thursday to see what the girls have to say on everything from how to start your own band to their favourite fashion and beauty tips.
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Lillix Blog

Tangerine Trees

Posted on September 6, 2006

Hey, it’s finally here: our very first blog! How exciting.

Many topics flooded my mind to write about, all of which were decent, but I don't know if you all want to read a blog where I rave about classic English literature... Maybe next time! I came to the conclusion that it should be music related. After all, we are a band, right?

As some of you know, we check our own Myspace and respond to all messages. It takes awhile, but it is very important to us that WE are the ones answering your questions, not someone who was hired to add people and doesn't really care about the band.

Some of the most frequently asked questions are: How do I start my own band? What advice do you have for my band? I am here to give you tips and suggestions, but let me start out by saying there are NO RULES for starting your own band—everyone's path is different.

*Find a group of people who are DEDICATED and share the same vision as you.

*Write your own music (the world does not need another Pink Floyd cover band, believe me).

*Practise practise practise practise practise practise (oh...and practise).

*Play some SHOWS! Play everywhere and anywhere you can. Heck, we even played at a BLOCKBUSTER video store before we were signed... Yeah...

*Listen to constructive criticism. Don't adopt that “we are always right” attitude. Even if you are, in fact, always right, there is always room to improve.

*Make your live show presentable: work on your musicianship and stage presence, tape rehearsals and pinpoint areas needing work.

*When the time comes, book some studio time and get down your best material. If you are interested in pursuing a career in music, this is necessary. You can sell the demos at shows, hand them out to promoters or whoever can be helpful to further your career.

*Myspace is SO important! Sign up, get your music up, gain fans and tour!

*It's MUSIC, so enjoy yourself! Bands are meant to be fun and creative.

OK, that's all I can think of now. Oh, and listen to The Beatles.

Thanks for reading!
xoxo
Louise

Categories: Making the band

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Jenn September 6, 2006 at 12:13 p.m.

Great advice. I've been trying to start my own band for a while now. So cool to see some Canadian girls who really rock and aren't fake and stuff.

carmen September 6, 2006 at 9:42 p.m.

I love you Louise! You are awesome!

Nikki September 8, 2006 at 11:39 a.m.

How cool that you guys are going to blog? I love Lillix so much.

fanny September 11, 2006 at 7:55 p.m.

Kim September 11, 2006 at 8:37 p.m.

You girls are very creative and you all have such amazing style! I still have your first CD, Falling Uphill that I first got about 3 years ago, and I loved all your music! It is worth listening to all the lyrics. I am really looking forward to hear from you again and I can't wait to hear from your new album! Please feel free to e-mail me at rock-n-royalty@hotmail.com and leave me a personal message because I would really love to hear from you! Good Luck on your next tour! :)

Kim

Menara September 11, 2006 at 10:42 p.m.

Lillix you girls rock!

neen September 11, 2006 at 11:46 p.m.

I love all your clothes *&& your music!! hehe! T^, girls, I hope you'll keep rocking on!! (my email's music_gurl_777@hotmail.com =) peace-- )

christina September 12, 2006 at 8:21 p.m.

I LOVE YOUR GIRL'S SONGS MAN...THEY ROCK MY SOX...ME AND MY BROTHER AND COUSINS AND MY FRIEND ABEY WANT TO START A BAND CALLED INTENSE......WE GOT GOOD BAND ADVICE FROM U.....(EMAIL ME PLEASE ID LOVE TO HEAR FROM U christina4u_72@hotmail.com)

Alide September 13, 2006 at 7:31 p.m.

I have your other CD and I love it. I can't wait to buy your new one. I would love to start a band, oh ya, but I can't sing. lol. Anyway, i can't wait to read more from you guys.

isa September 13, 2006 at 7:47 p.m.

well 1rst i just want to say your music is awesome, and sometimes just hearing the lyrics help me forget about bad things that are in my life. i am a song writter and a singer, and its just great to know that you guys have amazing lyrics and songs, its fun to hear from it, i'd like to know if you guys would take the time to look at some of my songs and tell me what you honnestly think:D my e-mail is isabelle.caissie@gmail.com or isabella_xox_@hotmail.com
thnx and take care lilix! rock on!

nahayeli (blackout_girl) at the forums September 22, 2006 at 4:51 p.m.

Louise you are my hero!
i love the songs that u write :)

Adrien November 26, 2006 at 5:27 p.m.

Hello!
Oh that's incredible, I'm the first boy who posts a comment!
;-)

I just want to say your music is pretty good. You are a great band.
The best girl's band that I know!! HAA I would die for YOU!!
heum...

No I don't want to be one of this hysteric fan. I have a band with friends too. And don't want your advices! We will be at the top by ourself... ehm, I wish :D

So, if you have time, maybe, if you want, you could right a little thing to this e-mail : adrienbolens@hotmail.com
It would be nice :D

Thanks a lot
Life's music
Peace
Let's all listen to the Beatles
and eat Hamburger!
Keep on rocking!
Enjoy your life!
:D

Adrien November 27, 2006 at 3:10 p.m.

Oh yeah, just one more thing...
I come from Switzerland, a little country in Europa... I'm 16, and I speak french (look at my efforts to right in english!)

Amazing isn't it?! There're people who know you in Switzerland!!, How lucky you are. (okay,Ii'me maybe the only one :D)

Anyway
I won't repeat myself and I'll just say that I like your music

xox

ryuhou July 14, 2007 at 11:34 a.m.

bonjour mademoiselle
louise i love you!!!
^^
i want to se lillix in mi country (argentina)
i want to se you playing!!!

ciaaaao

ryuhou July 14, 2007 at 11:39 a.m.

ahhh i forget that, my e-mail is: ra.blackrose@hotmail.com
i have 17 years my birthday is oct 27 and i love louise (^^ i WANT TO KISS HER ^^)
and there are are much polple who likes your music!!!
ciaaaao

Lallix September 17, 2007 at 10:23 p.m.

Hey! Is a little bit late to write! Or not?
Whatever.
I apreciate so much the advices. Thanks a lot. Louise!
LOVE u! LOVE u!

lauraperezxoxo@hotmail.com

dani July 1, 2008 at 3:12 p.m.

Lillix I'm a 16 black girl from Brooklyn, New york who never really listened to rock until i heard u, u guys rock. Big Up to Canadan Rockers

Marci Johnson July 1, 2008 at 3:14 p.m.

i luv u lillix, avril lavaigne, and fefe dobson canadian female rockers rule, take it from an american

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