With their debut music video having been released in February of this year, indie band The Dark Lights are set to bring their fresh blend of English and Australian influences onto the UK music scene with a bang.
We spoke to bass player Rachel Ho to get some more info on what to expect from the band.
Why should the readers check out The Dark Lights?
Clearly because we look good on stage. Particularly our singer. Ha! Actually any readers that like music that’s interesting with emotive vocals and a driving beat should check it out.
Which artists/bands influence your music the most?
We all have different tastes but this is a cross-section: Arcade Fire. Bloc Party. Friendly Fires. Broken Social Scene. The Presets. Clock Opera. Battles.
How would you say you differentiate from other bands in indie genre?
Always a tricky question. I guess the fact that we have English and Aussies in the band bring different perspectives – there a subtle yet noticeable differences in the two scenes. We have very intricate and effected guitar parts, and quite soulful emotional vocals. And we like to play with lots of percussion like cowbells, shakers, sleigh bells etc. Does that make us different or one of the crowd?
What track would you recommend we listen to?
For the more dance oriented: http://soundcloud.com/thedarklights/the-eye-the-dark-lights
For the more indie guitar band orientated: http://soundcloud.com/thedarklights/i-keep-counting-the-dark-lights
Download away!
How much were you involved in the concept of your debut music video?
We gave writer/director Ben Fredericks pretty much complete control of the concept; it is his interpretation of the lyrics. Although we had some say at the editing end of things, we wanted to let him have creative control to see the project through. He’s done several short films (check out www.benfredericks.com), but this is his first music video so its been a great learning curve for him.
You’ve released a vinyl edition of ‘X Ray Spectable 1‘, do you believe vinyl is going to make a comeback this year?
It’s already back. What we hope is that translucent green vinyl is making a come back. Check it out: http://thedarklightsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/x-ray-spectacle-1-vinyl-download
What can we expect from the band this year?
We had a massive year last year, covering a lot of the UK, laying down some foundations. This year we want to focus on less pub gigs and aim for festies (fingers crossed). And take some time off to write a batch of new songs. After all, it’s all about the songs!
You can find out more about The Dark Lights via the links below:
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