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Tune into Boost Mobile’s IGTV this Thursday at 5PM for an exclusive set from Cub Sport.

What would you give to be at a festival right now with your mates? For us, the answer is just about anything. And one of the acts that we were most looking forward to catching at Splendour this year is outsider electro-pop purveyors Cub Sport. Basking in their shimmering synths and euphoric melodies is pretty much the best way to spend a sun-soaked festival afternoon, and although we can’t give you a festival, we can give you a Cub Sport performance that will hopefully fill that live music void.

This Thursday at 5PM we’ll be sharing episode two of our Live At 5ive series on Boost Mobile’s IGTV that will see Cub Sport performing from their living room, dropping a tasty cover, and answering some of your questions. All you need to do is head here to tune in and click attending on the Facebook event to get a reminder before it all goes down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiORZ6UAL9U

Ahead of the set, we caught up lead singer Tim Nelson to get the inside word on life in iso for them, where they get their inspo at a time like this and more. Check it out below:

Can you sum up your life in iso so far in three words?

Busy but chillen.

What new skills have you learnt in isolation?

How to turn cashews into cashew milk and granola with zero waste

Have you learnt anything about yourselves?

We actually kind of thrive living the quiet life.

What have you been bingeing on? TV or otherwise?

We watched Tiger King – I was torn watching it ‘cause the animal cruelty is fucked up but Joe Exotic is basically my style icon. We also watched Unorthodox which was cool! We’ve just started Ancient Aliens on Netflix and it’s basically my dream series so far.

What have you been doing to stay connected with friends, fans and fam whilst in isolation?

Messaging, FaceTime, House Party Pictionary! We’ve also been doing virtual meet and greets with fans since we had to cancel our tour and they’ve been really special!

If Cub Sport were to endorse any iso-related product what would it be? We’re thinking like a DIY isolation haircut and bleach set could cool?

Yes! The DIY blonde mullet set!

Have the last few weeks inspired any new music?

Yes actually! I’ve written some songs over the last few weeks that I’m kind of addicted to. I have some dream collabs in the works too which has been really amazing/unexpected!

‘Come On Mess Me Up’ recently came #81 in the Hottest 100 Of The Decade. How does it feel knowing that your track is so treasured by Aussies?

Coming in in the Hottest 100 of the Decade is so huge, it still hardly feels real! ‘Come On Mess Me Up’ is such a special song to me – knowing that it still resonates with listeners years on from its release makes me really happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K43ya8QpTXo

Cub Sport would have been about to embark on a massive US tour if this hadn’t all happened. Was it hard to let go of those shows?

Yeah it was pretty sad to have to cancel. Those big US tours are always such an adventure! And getting to play for people so far from home is really special BUT I’m a strong believer in everything happening for a reason and I feel like when the US tour does happen it’s gonna be incredible.

What’s the first thing you’re gonna do when the lockdown ends?

Hug my friends!

What can we expect from your Live At 5ive performance?

Some stripped back Cubbies classics and maybe a Lana Del Rey cover hehe .