As the temperature outside struggles to get above freezing, we need something to warm us all up and what better way than our Band of the Month for February, Lilygun.
We first covered Lilygun back in 2008 and although it has taken a bit longer than we thought at the time but they are finally breaking through and have already become a firm favourite on the London live scene and only a matter of time before the rest of the UK (including Scotland) follows.
The band kindly answer our questions:
Bio:
As London continues to fall to their unique sound, Lilygun adheres to no rules. A guitar based rock band, Lilygun is primarily Anna-Christina, the songwriter/singer/guitarist with various musicians that rotate frequently, both in the studio and on stage. Her unusual combination of classical roots mixed with intense aggression has resulted in an uncompromising and unpredictable Rock that has an edge to it.
Lilygun is a band free from rules, fashion trends and the common trappings of most rock bands. Not often nowadays do you see bands that offer something different. Not willing to submit to the norm, Lilygun has the ability to create a strange and captivating atmosphere when playing live. When the question arises of whom or what they are like, it's always met with the same reply, "I dun no"!
The name "Lilygun" was just two words thrown together at first but as they progressed, it took on a meaning all on it's own. It's a perfect representation of the many contradictions the band has. Something beautiful inverted into darkness. Aggressive and heavy in parts of the set they play, to soft and fragile.
All inventive, projected with a sense of glamour and a certain freshness and vibe of their own.
Members:
Anna-Christina - Guitars/Vocals
Belle - Drums/Percussion
James Ford - Guitars
Influences:
Life, Love, Hate, Politics, Religion and Alcohol!
Sounds Like:
Music that rains like a shower of Bullets and Petals!
Current release and where it's available:
SCUM - The first single from Lilygun's debut album is now available to download from iTunes, HMV, Amazon, Play.com and all good music stores.
Up and coming artists you would recommend:
Boy Of The Afterthought, The Reapers, Nocturnal Hurdles, Black Casino And The Ghost and The Exploding Boy.
Future Plans:
Consolidate all the hard work...
Tour Dates:
Will be announced soon for 2012 but the next date confirmed will be a headlining show at The Garage (London) Saturday 3rd March.
If you were the prime minister for one day, what would you do:
Re-distribute extortionate wealth to poorer people...
If you could go back to any time in history, where would you go and why:
Anna-Christina - Either the 70s or early 90s because they were both eras of amazing Rock bands!
Belle - The 1600s - wigs, make-up and heels for all men!!
James - 1969 Woodstock to watch Jimi Hendrix live.
Our thanks to Lilygun. A brief promo video for their new single can be seen right here: