1. Your debut album has been greatly received in both UK and USA. What’s your favourite song to a) play live and b) to listen to?
Joe….Yeah, it’s been great. All the response that we have had over here and in the U.S is awesome. My favourite song to play from the album is Fallen Down: the opening track, but when we play it Live we extend it sort of like The Doors used to do in their shows with the long songs. We close the set with this song also. My favourite song to listen to would ‘Ready To Ride’ from the album as it’s really laid back for me.
Colin….My favourite to play live is probably Fallen Down also. It gives me a chance to take a break from backing vocals, and allows the whole band to really dive into the realm of improvisation, which you don’t see that many groups do outside of jazz or experimental music.
Stefan….All Of The Things We Said: great live set opener, Ready To Ride: mellow tune.
2. How would you describe your sound?
Colin….Consistantly versatile.
Stefan….It’s up to the listen to form their own opinion, not us!
Joe….Very honest, if I may say so myself. We don’t like to do more of the same. I’m always wanting to do things different.
3. Has your sound changed since 2013?
Joe….Very much so. The first album was really an Introducing to the band with so many different styles of songs on, but now we are a lot heavier with the new songs that have been written. As always the songs are written on acoustic guitar, so they could have any style if they need to be changed.
Colin….I think the phase that we’re in at the moment can be described as Heavy Pop. This will be the theme of the next album. Hey, the third album might go the opposite way, and end up being totally unplugged like most of Led Zeppelin III. You never know.
4. You’re set to play the aftershow party for Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds. How did you get the gig?
Joe….We got the gig through the promoter’s in London who we have worked with before, this will be our second aftershow party for Noel and we are looking forward to it very much.
5. Are you a fan of Noel and Oasis?
Stefan….Nice guitars, cool clothes, not bad hairdo, seems like a nice guy.
Joe….I don’t mind some of their work and i respect what they/he have done but i’m not a massive fan of them if I’m honest.
Colin….A few things here and a few things there, but I wouldn’t say they’re the centre of my own musical universe.
6. Who do you draw influences from?
Colin….Oh, where do I start? My favourite drummers go right across the spectrum. John Densmore, Ringo Starr, all the Funk Brothers’ (Motown) drummers, Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Sandy Nelson, Daru Jones, Carla Azar, Bill Bruford, Alan White (Yes, John Lennon), John Bonham, Art Blakey, Jack White (yes, he’s also a drummer), Gene Krupa, Elvin Jones, Ian Paice, Dave Grohl, it goes on and on.
Joe….The Beatles, The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Motown, etc
Stefan….With the melodies of McCartney, the power of Entwhistle, the dirtiness of Lemmy, and the attitude of Paul simmon (The Clash), that’s how I approach the bass.
7. Is your new single ‘Things Get Better’ autobiographical?
Joe….No, I was just thinking about someone trying to make things up with a partner who they had let down, but I have had people say that they can relate to the song as they have had the same experience. I think it’s nice that people do listen to the lyrics and can relate to the song.
8. Is there another album planned? What can we expect?
Joe….Yes, we start recording the album in April 2016 in Oxford. The album will be so different from our debut album, which we are really looking forward to putting out.
Colin….Heavy pop, like I said before. ; )
Stefan….A few twists and turns.
9. You’ve shared the stage with Bloc Party, Alt-J and XFM. Who’s next on your wish list?
Colin….Paul McCartney, The Black Keys, Any of Jack White’s ventures, off the top of my head.
Joe….Who knows ? Who ever we can get to play with like the last bands I’ll be happy.
Stefan….You’re about 4-5 decades too late. The Rutles would be nice, though.
10. What is top of your personal playlist this week?
Stefan….Strange Days (The Doors), Birdman soundtrack, and a lot of Classic FM.
Colin….Frank Sinatra, The Police, and Led Zeppelin. That’s what I’ve listened to this week.
Joe….Motown for at the moment. Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’