How did you become The Split?
So: I first met New in 8th grade. It was around the time of the school’s festival and the organizers were looking for a band. I knew that New could play guitar so I asked him to join me for the event and we have been playing together since. Then [record label] RS’s Kamikase found us on oTHESPLITo’s channel on YouTube and set up a meeting.
New: At the beginning, we had a couple of friends with us, but it got more and more complicated trying to get everyone together and controlling the sound quality, so we decided to just stick with the two of us. I’m now learning to play the drums and developing my vocal skills.

Why did you start covering songs on YouTube?
So: During our first year of high school we noticed this trend of people uploading their covers on YouTube. By the third year, we decided we wanted to join the bandwagon. That’s how it started.

What’s it feel like being a YouTube sensation?
New: We’ve had both good and bad comments but we understand that comes with the territory. We signed up for this. Some people enjoy stirring up drama on the internet, but if you don’t play along, there is only so much they can do.
So: Once you get exposure, it’s normal to receive criticism, but we take it constructively and constantly try to improve ourselves.

As Demo Project, what makes you guys different from other teen bands?
Fah: Unlike other teenage bands that just perform pop dance and K-Pop, we can actually sing and play our own music. We want to inspire those people to come back to the Thai music industry.

What do you do outside of music?
So: Initially, I wanted to study engineering, but that’s changed as I’ve started learning more about the music industry. Now I want to study communication arts. I also want to write songs that stay in people’s minds for a long, long time.
New: I love psychology. I always get friends consulting me about their problems and I love trying to see things from other people’s perspectives. I also want to write a book which resonates with people.
Fah: I want to be a film director. I enjoy the process of movie making. The entertainment business fascinates me. I’m particularly interested in stage management.
Carol: I want to be a biologist. I am very passionate about it. I love adventures and working with animals. I haven’t decided yet whether I want to study communications or biology.

What do you guys think about the Thai education system?
New: It’s like Thailand is in the midst of developing a system that works. We have just not found it yet.
Fah: It’s like we’re starting over every year. We need some stability. We are not guinea pigs.