In just three years The Great Escape has become Europe’s leader festival in bringing new music from all corners of the world to over 30 unique venues in Brighton. The New Current’s music editor, Mark Allen, was lucky to get to see the guys live and they recently sent us some answers to our ever popular (and world famous) email interview. All questions answered by Daniel Balk.
-So how did people find you in the UK? Is it the first time you’ve been over here?
This was the first proper UK tour we’ve ever done. We had a great time and found that the crowds were always in high spirits, ready to have a good time.
- Who did you play with on the tour? Were they good fun to tour with?
We toured with the Futureheads and Dutch Uncles. They both showed us around the UK and we couldn’t have picked two nicer bands to share the stage with. The two bands were also into having a pint or two, which was nice.
- Any tour antics you wish to share? Memorable shows?
The most memorable show was our last show in London at Club NME at Koko. It was such a beautiful venue and the crowd was just insane. We love to see everyone dancing and jumping around. At our first show at Camden Crawl, we thought the floor was going to break in because the crowd was jumping up and down so high. That scared me for a moment, also because my mic was moving around and I couldn’t get every word in.
- You’re debut album comes out in a few months in the US, are you excited? Is there plans for a worldwide release?
We are very excited to have our debut album released, it’s a dream come true. Our worldwide date isn’t set yet, but we will definitely be releasing a full length in Europe!
- Was it a fun writing process?
Creating the songs is always the most fun process for us as a band. I usually will come into the rehearsal space with a melody or chord change and we will all orchestrate the songs together which can lead into the late hours of the night or early morning. When a song works, there is no better feeling.
- Anyone you wish to mention as inspiration to your music?
Buddy Holly, The Ramones and Sam Cooke are a few of our many inspirations.
- Are you planning on coming back to the UK or visiting Europe once the album comes out?
We are already planning on coming back to the UK and Europe, it was such a blast. Check out our website for updates, we will definitely be back!
