interview with The Vultures
What´s the name of your band? The Vultures
What made you call the band "The Vultures"? We used to be called Farther Christmas and we thought The Vultures was better.
How was the band formed? Slowly.
Where are all band members from? London, Quebec, Taiwan, Valencia and Menorca.
What was the ambitions of the band when you started? Make music for films.
Where was your first gig? The Comedy in Leister Square, London.
Where was the latest gig? The Barfly in Camden Town.
Who writes your songs?/ who writes the music who writes lyrics? We all wright the music, singer wrights the lyriks
Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? Death and unity.
Do you write your own material or mainly covers? Only originals
Have you made any albums?/If yes what are they? Three Mothers http://thevulturesuk.bandcamp.com/
Do you have any clips on YouTube? http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVulturesUK
What year was the band started? 2013
What places will you be playing in in the imidate future? Finsbury, London on the 26th April and 17th May at Sebright Arms, London. More dates on our site.
How big crowds do you usually play for? 150-200
What are the plans for the rest of the year? Festivals and a new album
How do you get psyched up for a gig? Buckfast tonic wine.
What are your goals with your music? Make a great album.
When did you decide to go all in for the music? 12
Is it easier to get your inspiration from older bands or from bands more modern? Older bands are better.
What are your sources of inspiration? Serge Gaisburg, Scott Walker, Bjork, Pixies.
What's the first step when making a new song? The name.
How do you feel about the downloading of music instead of buying albums? Its ok to download if you go to the gigs.
What would be your dreams for the band? Support The Fall.
Besides your own music, what genres and bands do you listen to? French Jazz and metal
What would be your greatest fears for the future? Loss of ears.
What would you do if there was no music? Make films.
How often do you rehearse? When ever possible.
Where do you rehearse? Demark Street, London
Name 2 of your own songs you like at the moment? Tyrant To The Irish, Magic Air.
What do you feel is the best live band you've seen? Butthole Surfers
What drives a band that isn't all that famous and renowned to try to make a living on their music and to keep playing? Pumkin soup in catering
Do you have any webpages? https://www.facebook.com/thevulturesuk
How do you view the musicindurty of today? Full of shit.
Whats your Pre-show ritual? Dwarf throwing practice.
