Interview with The Concetines

Here's a another quick interview from a while ago (that we're very sorry we've only just got round to posting). This one was with The Concetines, an Indie-rock band from Leeds... have a read (and don't forget to check them out afterwards!)

How and when did the band form?

We formed just over a year ago, but really started doinng bigger gigs and recording with our new drummer, who joined last October.

Who are the bands musical influences?
Our musical influences are the Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks.

How did you come up with the band name?
One of our old songs was called 'Concetina Loving' so its just a spin off of that recently.

What was the best gig you’ve ever played?
We have had many good gigs but our best gig was when we played at the cockpit room 1 recently in april, we were supporting various cruelties. The crowed were amazing!

What was the worst gig you’ve ever played?
We have never really had a bad gig, we dont regret any of them.

Which of your own tracks is your favourite and why?
Our favourite tracks that we have recorded consist of, 'Cant Remember' and 'Forgotten me' we love playing them live. But we have been writing slot more material recently and its sounding more and more promising, like our new song, 'Hourglass'.

Is there a running theme throughout your lyrics or a certain message you try to put across through your music?
No, we just like to make good music.

What’s an average day in the recording studio consist of?
We spent sll day in a recording studio in bradford called Factory Street Studios, recording our EP, which is availible for free download on Facebook/Bandcamp

What band would you most like to tour with?
Arctic Monkeys, they rock!

Where do you see yourself as a band in 5 years’ time?

In 5 years time we see ourselves touring over the country and possibly having an album out.

Thanks a lot guys!
Check them out here,
https://twitter.com/#!/TheConcetines
http://soundcloud.com/theconcetines/sets/the-concetines-ep
http://www.facebook.com/TheConcetines