DT: We actually started writing original music in a rock band…it was a five piece. It was everybody's band, but then we met a producer and we were working with him in his basement. He suggested that maybe we should just keep it as the two of us. We were like "…uumm", because it was a rock outfit and we wanted to head more into the pop direction. We thought about it and we said "yeah!, let's do it" and it ended up working out for the better…

DB: …You've enjoyed it so far?

DT: Yeah! No wrong decision there. And we're still friends with those guys (that were in the band). The bass player used to be my boss in a record store and I still see him on a regular basis.

DB: Do you think duos are easier, as far as group dynamics go? The fact that you don't have to worry about three or four clashes of personalities and opinion…

DT: It's a little different but ultimately it's the same. In a band you usually have your main song writer, and the drummer does what he does and that's what happened on the record: we wrote the songs and the drummers that we had play came in and did their thing. It that sense, it's pretty similar…it's a total band. Ultimately the only egos or creative differences that we have to deal with are Paul's and I.

DB: On the album you were backed by some pretty prolific instrumentalists. What can you say about being surrounded by such talent?

DT: It makes you want to be a better player. I play guitar when we go on stage and I'm playing stuff that Tim Pierce played - he used to play in Crowded House and with the Goo Goo Dolls, on their most recent record - and I'm playing what he's playing! He came on the record and played all of the electric guitars, so I get up on stage and I do that. It's a good feeling to know that I can play that (laughs).

DB: What did you enjoy most about the process of creating an album?

DT: That was an enjoyable part, having these guys play; the history of what they've played playing on your record. Being in those big studios was a great experience too. Everything! It's all fun.

DB: Did you decide right from the beginning that your album was going to be strictly a "pop album"?

DT: Yes, we were aware of that, but at the same time we were open-minded and left songs to take different paths. The song "It's A Drag" can almost be considered country, I think - it has a total country flavour to it. "Think It Over" has this almost '70s or '80s vibe happening…

DB: "Pop" is the overall feel of "Nothing as It Seems". Do you think that the pop scene remains strong compared to five years ago?

DT: I think it definitely does. The band we are touring with at the moment, O-Town, have their own TV show and all of their records have gone platinum. We're playing with them and when we hit the Molson Amplitheatre we get to be in front of 15,000 people. I'd have to say "yeah, the pop world is definitely strong".

DB: What can you say Wave offers to this pop scene that differs from the others?

DT: I think that we get "up there" and don't use any loops. We get up there with our band and go for it. Nothing's choreographed and each night can be different from the others…when you watch the O-Town show it's all rehearsed and all choreographed. That's their deal; it's awesome…I love watching it.

DB: Do you think that Wave would ever go that route?

DT: If we were ever in the position that we were headlining and there's five thousand people, I'm sure that it would be more of a theatrical thing….

DB: …do you think that day's far off?

DT: I hope not! I for sure hope not. We take it day by day…that's the goal and when we get there we'll set another goal.

You list some pretty diverse influences. If you had to pick one, a single artist that has lent a subliminal hand to your music creation, who would it be and why?

DT: Vertical Horizon, I have to say. I find a lot of artists when asked this question always say an old band, you know what I mean? Somebody that they grew up with as a kid; they'd say The Beatles or Michael Jackson…something like that. I love new music, I love hearing what's there and what the newest thing is. There's something in that that's going to push everything forward. When I hear a band like Vertical Horizon it just blows me away. It changed a lot of the way that I write and influenced me in a big way….and it was only about a year ago that I first heard them.

DB: Bands like Vertical Horizon, did you discover them through the radio, through friends…

DT: A little bit through the radio, but more so due to the fact that I was working in a record store. The record store sort of shaped my life (laughs). Before Vertical Horizon was big, this record was released off their first single. We had this record in the store and I saw it. Sometimes I just walked around the store saying "who's that band?"and I'd just open it up and put it on and listen to it. I did that with Vertical Horizon and found out "wow, this is wicked!" and I took it home. It was four months after that that "Everything You Want" was a big hit on the radio…and I had already had it for four months before that. Also with Lifehouse; that record came out in about February and the girl that I worked with was like "you gotta listen to this band". I took that record home too (laughs).

DB: Have you recently discovered any older bands?

DT: Yes, actually…Elton John. I like "Tiny Dancer". I've been kind of living with that song for awhile now. The "Almost Famous" soundtrack gave it a little bit of life. I have some friends that are big Elton John fans and we cruise around in the car cranking that song.

DB: What are your goals with Wave?

DT: The same dreams that I had when I was thirteen: to headline an arena or stadium and sell millions of records.

DB: Well, you sing in "California": 'dreaming of the moment when everything is right'. How close are you to that moment?

DT: That's a good question…wow! Well, I'm going there…I'm still on the first line of the chorus, "going to California". We're definitely going there, getting to that line of the chorus!

Wave: Hmmm... Paul: Madonna...Michael Jackson...The Beatles or Zeppelin.

Question: How did you guys think of the name 'Wave'?

Wave: We sat down one day brainstorming. Someone said, 'Wave'. We went with it. We were looking for something simple, something people would remember.

Question: What is the best thing about being Canadian?

Wave: Ummm...the fact that there are many cultures - and the snow. We live in Niagara Falls, so definitely the Falls too!

Question: Hey Guys...I cant wait 'til Friday....PSYKOBLAST!!! Anyway, I was just wondering…is there anything really important you had to give up to do what you're doing - that you really miss?

Wave: Paul: I was into soccer; I played provincial; I put that aside to work on the music; I'm just glad that it panned out.
Dave: I had to give up University.

Question: What were you studying at University, Dave?

Wave: Dave: Visual Arts (...I was gonna be an artist) and Communications.

Question: What has surprised you most about the music industry/recording process?

Wave: The quality...from our demo to the finished product. We had a great experience in LA….the great quality of musicians we got to play with. The whole studio process is a lot of fun and work. :) Because you're being so creative, there's a lot of tension. It's all positive...makes the time go by fast...and you get to play video games :)

Question: Alright, first of all, I think you guys are REALLY talented musicians! :o) I was wondering who YOUR favourite musicians are?

Wave: The first Sky record: Piece of Paradise - Noel Gallager from Oasis, 'cuz he's such a talented writer...(both guys agree).

Question: What toppings do you like on your pizza?

Wave: Dave: pineapple. Paul: bacon and pineapple together :)

Question: Since you are relatively new to the music industry (at least publicly), what would you say is one of the hardest things getting started?

Wave: Knowing that you're gonna be in the spotlight...every move is going to be counted. Not that we're bad people, but you have to watch what you say and do.

Question: When you guys first met, were you instant friends or did you not get along ?

Wave: It was more of a gradual thing. We met in high school. We had different friends. When we started playing in bands, that's when we became friends.

Question: If you could describe each other in one word, what would it be?

Wave: Paul: "funny" about Dave. Dave: about Paul "excited".

Question: Hey Paul, how do we contact you?

Wave: You can email us at our site www.officialwave.com . We try to reply to most of the messages we get :)

Question: What is the best part about being a star? What is the worst?

Wave: Paul: every move being watched is the bad. The acceptance is the good part; it's almost bittersweet - being watched. Hey, we don't have to wash dishes anymore :)

Question: Do you write all of your own songs?

Wave: We co-write most of our material with our producer, Ben, and some other people...David Martin, Justin Gray, Bryan House.

Question: When did you decide that you wanted to be musicians?

Wave: Dave: around age 13. Paul: gradual process.

Question: Do you have some type of activity you do before you perform on stage?

Wave: Dave: I walk around in circles. Paul: I practice breathing techniques...yoga...just really relaxing before the show.

Question: How do you feel when you hear yourselves on the radio?

Wave: Excited...laughing... 'cuz when you drive in your car and here yourself, it's shocking. It's nice to hear yourself against other bands

Question: Do you have an official website?

Wave: Yep, it is www.officialwave.com .

Question: Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?

Wave: Have an open mind and work hard!

Question: I'm such a huge fan! I have a fan website up on you guys. I wanted to know if you could meet one huge celebrity, who would it be?

Wave: Dave: Eddy Vedder.
Paul: Paul McCartney.

Question: Hey guys! How long did it take to record Nothing As It Seems?

Wave: About two months total.

Question: What have you been doing to prepare for your upcoming tours?

Wave: Jet skiing, band practice and promo stuff.

Question: If we were to go through your CD collection, what would we find?

Wave: Paul: I love everything...lots of pop, hard rock, Oasis, Beatles, Travis, Led Zep.
Dave: Faith Hill, Deftones, Sky, Green Day. Question: If you could have one date with a female artist who would it be?

Wave: Mandy Moore (she's too young), Christina, Jessica or Britney.

Question: Do you have any Piercings?

Wave: Paul: no.
Dave: nope

Question: Do you guys get noticed a lot in public yet?

Wave: Yes, it's starting to happen. Every week it's more and more often.

Question: Are you guys friends with soulDecision or rivals?

Wave: We've never really met them. We've seen them at a party. We're not rivals. We can't wait to meet them.

Question: Did you guys have any weird nicknames growing up?

Wave: Dave: KurbDog...it involves fighting…long story; Paul: Giggs... 'cuz my last name is Gigliotti

Question: Do you feel like you get a lot of creative freedom in the recording process?

Wave: Yes, we do. It depends on the artist and the record label. We have both :)

Question: What's your favourite Canadian band?

Wave: Paul: I don't listen to a lot of Canadian stuff...The Hip; Dave: The Moffatts

Question: What magazine cover would you most like to be on?

Wave: Rolling Stone :)

Question: Dave you are hot! And Paul, you are too! I am just wondering what famous people you have met so far and if it was an unbelievable experience?

Wave: We got the chance to meet Jeff Martin (Tea Party). He invited us into his control room. We got to listen to some new stuff. James Woods - met him after getting off a plane.

Question: Have you guys had any crazy fan moments yet?

Wave: Paul: I met a girl in Vancouver...we're talking Bon Jovi...she said she was gonna throw some of their CD's on stage.
Dave: I met a girl who said she was gonna send me a T-shirt

Question: When are you planning on releasing your second single!!!

Wave: Probably August..or late July. It's title is "Think It Over". We'll follow up with a video.

Question: If you were on a deserted island, what would be the three things you could not live without?

Wave: Dave: a cell phone, my CD player, and my guitar; Paul: my guitar, a laptop and a soccer ball.

Question: Do you have a dog? If you do, what's his name?

Wave: We both have a cat, but no dogs. We both want dogs.

Question: Out of all the movies you have seen in your life, which one of them that really inspired you the most?

Wave: Dave: "Contact"; Paul: "Good Will Hunting".

Question: Do you have girlfriends?

Wave: Paul: Should I answer? Umm...that's classified. Dave: Nope.

Question: What do you guys like to do on your time off?

Wave: Jet skiing, hanging out, going to the beach, surfing the net, writing songs/music - that goes without saying :)

Question: Have your families played a big role in your career?

Wave: Paul: Yeah. They paid for the music lessons. They supported me through the years.
Dave: My parents encouraged me but always told me to stay in school while I was doing it; "education is important!"

Question: Do you guys still live at your parents' house, or do you guys live on your own?

Wave: Paul: Yep, I live at home in the basement.
Dave: Yep, I live at home with my mom, dad and older brother.

Question: If you could have any getaway anywhere, where would it be and why?

Wave: Dave: Australia...and we might get to go.
Paul: Italy - I have lots of family there...and I've never been.

Question: Would you insist on adding another member?

Wave: Nope! It's easier with two - no fighting!

Question: Did you do any collaborations with any other artists on your album?

Wave: Yes, musicians and songwriters.

Question: What's it feel like to all of a sudden have people make websites and clubs that about you?

Wave: It's cool. It's good to see that people like our material. It's nice. When we talk to people on the web, they try to get dirt on us. That's kinda fun.

Question: If you could take one trait from each other and switch, Dave what would u take from Paul & Paul from Dave?

Wave: Dave: his height
Paul: I'd take Dave's hair…LOL

Question: Do you guys have a stylist, or do you pick out what you're gonna wear on your own? I LOVE your style :)

Wave: Yeah, we do that all on our own :)

Question: What is your favourite song that you do?

Wave: All of 'em. If there's one, it's "Until the Record Breaks" we jam out.

Question: Do you have any brothers and sisters?

Wave: Paul: I have an older sister; she's 5 years older than me. Dave: I have an older brother; he's one year older.

Question: What kind of songs can we expect to see from you in the future? Pop/rock or…

Wave: Pop - with an organic feel. Yeah, we'll find out…maybe a little more rock, maybe more pop...maybe all out industrial :)

Question: Would you ever leave all your success for something else? If yes, what would it be?

Wave: Dave: Ummm...the ultimate question...I'd have to say NO; this is what I've always wanted to do!
Paul: NO!

Question: How does it feel when people are comparing you to other singers/groups?

Wave: You always get that. Bands are always compared. We weren't doing this a year ago. The fact that we're now being compared is a good thing.

Question: What is the best advice you have been given?

Wave: Paul: from our mixing guy. He said, "Always remember radio DJs because they're the ones playing our music. Always remember their names; remember the important people."

Question: What are your views on Napster?

Wave: Dave: It seems that it's coming to an end. I've used it. I won't lie. Before we started doing this, we were downloading music. It's weird. We're on the fence.

Question: Was there ever a time when you guys felt that you didn't want to be musicians?

Wave: Paul: Nope! Dave: Yeah, there've been times; sometimes you come across empty promises; that's frustrating.

Question: Will you guys be doing autographs during your tour?

Wave: Yeah, we'll be doing autographs. We'll be doing parties too, where fans can hang out with the bands - bowling in Calgary. Listen to your local radio station for more info.

Question: Is there anything from home that you are taking with you on tour?

Wave: Paul: My Sony PlayStation (laughing) Dave: Rollerblades.

Question: Do you see yourselves doing any acting in the future?

Wave: Acting? Ummm...I'd be in the Wizard of Oz… Dave...I'd love that. Sure, if the right opportunity came along.

Question: What is the funniest thing a fan has ever done to get your attention?

Wave: Paul: Umm...this one fan had a giant poster and it said, 'will you marry me'. I said 'I'd love to marry you'. That was one way to get my attention.
Dave: I was on my cell, and this girl waited 5 minutes 'til I got off. That was kinda weird.

Question: Who spends the most time in front of the mirror before a show?

Wave: (They're fighting…) Paul!...Dave!...Paul!...Dave!......definitely Paul...no contest.

Question: Was shooting the video fun?

Wave: Yes, very much so. It was shot in LA outside of Palm Springs.

Question: What are your worst habits?

Wave: Biting my nails...not filling the car with gas...then running out...pushing the car to the limit.

Question: What are your favourite brand names of clothes?

Wave: Paul: Diesel
Dave, Quicksilver, Oshkosh (laughing...I'm kidding.)

Question: Are you guys ever going to do a Canadian tour just on your own?

Wave: Eventually, we might do one in the fall.

Question: How did you guys feel when you were given a record contract just minutes after your performance for Warner?

Wave: Shock! It was overwhelming.

Question: How did your parents feel about your getting into the music biz?

Wave: Paul: Umm...my parents were leery. They wanted me to stay in school; they wanted to make sure I had time to do my homework.
Dave: my parents have been there from the beginning; they were very supportive and proud. Question: How do you guys keep yourselves grounded?

Wave: Paul: Just talking to old friends, family…people that I'm close to.
Dave: Stay out of airplanes :)

Question: Are you guys excited about touring with O-Town?

Wave: Very excited, YES! We're big fans, and it's great exposure for a new act like us.

Question: Do you have any hidden talents?

Wave: Dave: I can draw...jet skiing. We're both into art, drawing, painting, sculpting; we're very right-brained - far to the right.

Question: What kinds of sports were or are you guys interested in?

Wave: Paul: tennis, soccer, hockey, skiing...I've watched a bit of the French Open.
Dave: Golf and GOLF only!

Question: What do you guys do for fun when travelling?

Wave: We play video games, play guitar, sightsee.… We have a Playstation that keeps us busy.

Question: What's the most irritating question someone has ever asked you?

Wave: LOL... 'How would you describe Dave/Paul?' Not that it is irritating, it's just a tough question.

Question: What is in your CD player right now?

Wave: Dave: Jimmy Eat World
Paul: Bachelor Girl

Question: Do you guys play any instruments, other than the guitar?

Dave: I went to band camp, so....almost everything.

Question: Where do you see yourselves in ten years from now?

Wave: Dave: Definitely in the industry.
Paul: Hangin' out with Sting at his house and jammin' to old Police songs.

Question: What kind of car do you guys own? What is your dream car?

Wave: Dave: Well, I own a white Ford Tempo - with Wave stickers; my dream car is a Mercedes.
Paul: 1997 BMW; my dream car is a Lamborghini.