“We didn’t expect that success, but we always strived to be this band that fights against the odds. People said our albums were not going to sell that much and we said we think they will and they did. It’s a good validation for us because we really believed in them.” Birds of Tokyo guitarist Adam Spark says.

And so they should. Birds of Tokyo’s latest release Universes reached number three on the ARIA charts on release and has since received gold record sales. Three of their songs made it into Triple Js’ Hottest 100 for 2008 and they have been nominated for the 2009 Channel V Artist of the Year.

Since Perth’s leading pop rock quartet don’t follow trends and always like to grow and develop as a band that validation must mean the world to them.

“We have discovered ourselves as a band. We have found our sound more now, we’re not quite there yet but we’re getting there.” Spark says. On this note the boys have found time to knuckle down and develop new songs for another album to rival and even surpass their much loved Universes.

“Since we finished up our last tour in April, we have all come together and worked five days a week creating new material up until a month ago, so it’s all ready to go.” Spark says.

The band is currently preparing for their upcoming Broken Strings tour which will see the boys perform all their hits in acoustic form accompanied by a grand piano and string quartet.

“There will definitely be more attention to detail this time as the orchestra and acoustic instruments will add more complexity and colour to our sound rather than just using our usual electric distorted guitars.”

According to Spark, fans can expect the shows to be a mix between Nirvana’s Unplugged CD and Metallica’s S & M.

“It’s definitely a new experience for us, but we’re looking forward to it.” Spark says.

Sparks didn’t however, reveal whether their show at this year’s Stonefest will be in acoustic or electric form, so I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Spark says they have always enjoyed playing in Canberra with their shows always sold out and fans showing their love in fine form.

“We’ve played in Canberra twice before. The first time was at the Greenroom with our first album and the last time was at the ANU Bar with Universes. ”

“Even though that show was on a Sunday night the place was packed and people really went off, it was amazing!”

You can expect the same when Birds of Tokyo play Stonefest on October 31st at the University of Canberra alongside The Living End, Frenzal Rhomb, British India and more. Tickets are still available.