STOCKHOLM: Interview with indie, alternative and electronic foursome Go Native!

 

PART 1 - "THE INTERVIEW"

 

1 - What was your earliest musical memory and what pushed you towards pursuing a career in the music industry?

 

"The most poignant moment for me was listening to Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel and Shine on You Crazy Diamond on LP whilst being in 'an altered state' many moons ago. It definitely had a profound effect on me and I realised how magical music could be."

 

2 - Had you been involved in any other band prior to Go Native?

 

"We all have, all sorts of styles over the years! Too many to mention!"

 

3 - How did Go Native begin?

 

"We formed a splinter group from a previous band."

 

4 - Where did the name Go Native come from?

 

"A dead racehorse."

 

5 - How would you describe the sound of Go Native?

 

"We were once described as indie-electronicists. We'll run with that."

 

6 - Do you have any rituals before you go on stage?

 

"Just trying to get our bass-player, Alex, focused means we have no time for rituals."

 

7 - Any live dates coming up?

 

"Rab C Nesbitt."

 

8 - Any new songs in the pipeline?

 

"We have loads of exciting ideas in the pipeline - it's just finding the time to get them all sorted. A good sign is we feel each new idea is a little better than the last."

 

9 - When can fans be expecting the next release?

 

"We've only just released our single, 'Stockholm', which you can hear and see here!" (see link at bottom of interview) 

 

10 - Who would be your dream collaboration?

 

"Doing something more song-based with someone like Modeselektor would be good!"

 

11 - Who would be in your dream supergroup?

 

"Rolf Harris (pre-allegation), Chas and Dave and Kenny Rodgers. Wow..."

 

PART 2 - "THE QUICKFIRE ROUND"

 

1 - Favourite Beatle?

 

"George."

 

2 - Favourite band?

 

"Spiritualized."

 

3 - Favourite new band?

 

"Daughter."

 

4 - Favourite song?

 

"Black Dog - Led Zep."

 

5 - Favourite album?

 

"Dark Side of the Moon."

 

6 - Vinyl, CD or download?

 

"Download."

 

7 - Style icon?

 

"Alan Partridge."

 

8 - Favourite clothing brand?

 

"Anything non-branded."

 

9 - Favourite film?

 

"Apocalypse Now."

 

10 - Favourite TV show?

 

"Anything involving Rick Stein."

 

11 - Who would play you in a film of your life?

 

"Judy Dench."

 

12 - Favourite food?

 

"Curry."

 

13 - Football team?

 

"Liverpool, shhhhh!"

 

Hope you enjoyed this feature on Go Native! Check out our previous feature on Annie Winter!

 

Watch the video for "Stockholm" here - http://vimeo.com/72756312

 

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YOU CAN'T GO ON, YOU GO ON: Our interview with alternative trio, Last Of The Light Brigade!

 

Part 1 - "THE INTERVIEW"

 

1 - What was your earliest musical memory and what inspired you towards persuing a career in music?

 

 "Attempting to sing along to 'What Became of the Broken Hearted' in a car. Probably about three. Still love that song. My dad bought me my first guitar for my 13th birthday and I listened to 'What's the Story Morning Glory?' for the first time. That's where it all began."

 

2 - Had you been involved with any other bands prior to Last Of The Light Brigade?

 

"Not really, in some form it's always been LOTLB. Don't think I could ever be in another band to be honest, that's probably why our stuff seems quite diverse, just however I'm feeling!" 

 

3 - How did Last Of The Light Brigade begin?

 

"Well it all began at School just under a different moniker. We played out first gig at fourteen." 

 

4 - Where did the name Last Of The Light Brigade come from? 

 

"A very late night discussion with two good friends of mine. We were talking about how romanticised The Charge of the Light Brigade has become. Typical British really. it just clicked." 

 

5 - How would you describe the sound of Last Of The Light Brigade?

 

"That's quite tough as it can vary. I'd be more than happy for anybody to help me out on that one!"

 

6 - You're a fairly young band right now but have already had acclaim from the likes of Janice Long and Wilko Johnson. How does this feel and did this acclaim have a boost in your career?

 

"Yeah definitely, supporting Wilko was great. One of our best gigs I think. It's great to be able to say we were the last band ever to support him too… (I think)." 

 

7 - Your latest single, 'You Can't Go On, You Go On', was out just last month. What is this song about and what influenced the song?

 

"It's about a young lady struggling to adapt to working life. with a twist obviously. Very Morrissey I suppose."

 

8 - Who would be your dream collaboration?

 

"Shirley Bassey."

 

9 - Any new songs in the pipeline?

 

"Tons!"

 

10 - When can fans be expecting a new single, EP or album?

 

"We will be releasing new material at the end of the year, hopefully Christmas time. Don't worry though it won't be a Christmas song!"

 

11 - Any live dates coming up?

 

"Yep, we got a ton coming actually which you can find out about on our website or facebook page. Really looking forward to it. 

 

12 - Who would be in your dream supergroup?

 

"No such thing as a supergroup unless it's by accident."

 

Part 2 - "THE QUICKFIRE ROUND"

 

1 - Favourite Beatle?

 

"John."

 

2 - Favourite band?

 

"The Smiths."

 

3 - Favourite new band?

 

"Pass!"

 

4 - Favourite song?

 

"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out or Slide Away."

 

5 - Favourite album?

 

"Queen Is Dead."

 

6 - Vinyl, CD or download?

 

"Doesn't matter, along as the sound's good."

 

7 - Style icon?

 

"James Dean."

 

8 - Favourite clothing brand?

 

"Levi's"

 

9 - Favourite film?

 

"Withnail And I."

 

10 - Favourite TV show?

 

"David Dickinson's Real Deal."

 

11 - Who would play you in a film of your life?

 

"Morgan Freeman."

 

12 - Favourite food?

 

"Anything Italian."

 

13 - Football team?

 

"Leeds."

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this feature on Last Of The Light Brigade! Check out our previous feature on The Oreoh!s!

 

Buy LOFTLB's latest single here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/you-cant-go-on-you-go-on-single/id673539606

 

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