The
new record is titled, “Baby,” how did the retro / throwback to early rock and
roll title come about?
We couldnt believe it hadn't
been used and we wanted something simple and classic.
Much of the record
is about relationships and religion; do you feel that writing about these
topics it is easily relatable to anyone listening?
I think relationships and
religion are the big issues for people of our generation. The album has been
called nostalgic and I would agree with that. It was all about looking
back on happier times when I wrote it.
Does
going into the studio to record new material still give you the same aura of
wonderment as it did when you first stepped into one?
Yes it does. We are very
excited about starting work on the second album, recording is a inspiring thing
to any musician.
How
did the band come about?
Two sets of old friends with
a love of rock and roll and loose music.
It
has been said that Dan and Miguel met after Dan tried to steal Miguel’s wallet.
How did that go from that situation to playing in a band together?
Thats how they met. They
have been friends ever since.
You had a
packed summer with a slew of festivals you are playing. What do you prefer –
playing festivals to a ton of new faces or your own club gigs?
Its two very different
things. We have a great time playing festivals but our club shows are pretty
sacred to us.
Hailing
from Camden Town, does that section of London influence your style and sound?
Yes it does. We love The
Clash and Blur and we are very proud of being part of the next wave of north
London rock and roll.
NME
has listed you as the new poster boys for Britpop, do you agree with this? Any
pressure applied with a title such as that?
Britpop doesn't exist
anymore in the UK it was very much a 90's fad. Poster boys? I'm not sure about
that.
You
have taken a big influence from 90’s American bands. What is it about their
sound that has influenced you?
I love REM and early Americana . Lyrically this country has more to offer than anywhere elese in the
world. We are huge blues fans and so American culture and music has been
in our blood from an early age. Its fantastic being here.
Bands like
Chapel Club, The Vaccines, The Heartbreaks, Sulk, Zulu Winter have been making
a big splash and tossing British rock back on the map. How do you set yourself
apart from the pact?
- We feel we have more to
offer song wise. We touch on subjects other bands don't. We rely on the depth
of our music to seperate us from the pack.
BURNING
QUESTION – is it true Johnny got drunk with Julliete Lewis and ended up
tattooed?
I can't even answer that i was
too far gone, but the tattoo is still there.