I just got the chance to do an email interview with Jamie Morrison, the drummer for Noisettes. It was awesome to get more insight into this breakthrough band from the UK. Check it out.
-How would you describe your music to someone who's never heard it before?
Mmmmmm. Officially the hardest question ever asked in interviews. We got blues, jazz, hip hop, soul, African music, rock. Everything. We all grew up listening to this music, it's in us so I think its natural for it to come out in our songs. Our tunes can be happy/sad, loud/quiet, heavy/light It can be everything and nothing. It's better other people describe our music. I once heard someone say we sound like Billie Holliday meets the White Stripes on PCP. Hee hee
- Who are your biggest musical influences?
We are huge fans of Billie Holliday, Betty Davis, Woody Guthrie, Bad Brains, John Coltrane, and Radiohead. Any music that was done by people who meant what they are saying is an influence to us. There aren't many real bands out there these days.
- How pleased are you with the outcome of your new album?
We are well chuffed with it. It took a lot of time. We went through lots of experiences with it. Almost every song was recorded in a different place, with different equipment, different producer... Its a journey.
- What are the differences between your British and American fans?
English kids are afraid to be themself. There's always an exeption with that statement, but I do think Americans know how to let go and really have fun.
- What has been your favorite U.S. city to play in?
Atlanta has always been a mad place to be, on stage and off. New York is a wonderful city. We have lots of friends there so its always nice to go back. I find each city in America is like a different country, so many styles and cultures. I love it all.
- What do you love about touring? Is there anything you hate about it?
We all love touring, but there are always times that it gets you down. You have to have a bit of a love/hate thing with it. Robbie Robertson from the band says "Touring is an impossible way of life". I think it is. But it's so much fun when your rocking a new contry with your mates. It makes it all worth it.
- Any recent artists that you'd like to tour with?
We would love to be Amy Winehouse's backing band. That would be amazing, we would give her the real Motown vibe. AMY, let us be your band.
- Along with music, do any of you have other artistic outlets, such as painting, writing, etc?
We all play music with other people. Shings takes part in organizing events and she's done a bunch of modeling. I just painted my kitchen table psychedelic colours. Ha ha
- Is there something about yourself that you would like people to
really know about?
We are David Bowie's children.
- Are you involved in any social causes? If so, which one and why?
Yes, we suport LMHR (love music hate racism). We play their events from time to time. If our music can support any good cause, then we are in.
- Do you have any plans to save the world?
Well, that's hard to say because we travel so much in planes and buses, I guess we harm the world. It all starts from home though, recycling, turning stuff off that isn't being used, basic stuff. It all helps.
- What do you feel is most important in your life right now?
Keeping rock and roll alive and doing my laundry in time for the next tour.
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