Now London residents, Modern Clichés are doing the utmost to begin some laborious months on London’s music circuit. The aim, to get every adolescent scamp bopping the head in approval to the trio ahead of their proposed debut EP due for release next year. Modern Clichés are Phil Warson (Vocals/Guitar), Ollie Brennan (Bass), and Andrew Payne (Drums). Signed to Crash Records the futures looking good for their courant melodic indie sound. Want to know more? Read below then…
Hey guys, how’s everything in Modern Clichés world at the moment?
Well thank you, enjoying London immensely, looking forward to getting out there and playing gigs.
Can you give our readers a quick summary on the band members background?
Met at school, started playing together before eventually starting a band properly. Now all moved to London.
And then describe each member using two words…
Andy – Studious, Tapping. Ollie – Jack & Coke. Phil – Time warp.
I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times but for our readers, how did the name of the band come about?
Oxymoron that just seamed to fit at the time
You’ve got some great shows coming up soon at the Fly and Cavern etc…Which one are you guys looking forward to the most?
We are really looking forward to playing Punk next month, and seeing our friends up in Liverpool when we play the Cavern.
Producers lined up?
Still weighing up our options.
Your aspirations for 2010?
Get a load of new songs coming through, and get out there and play loads of gigs to show people what we’re all about. Release an EP and continue to build our following.
What have been the best shows you guys have played since you formed?
Monto Water Rats earlier this month was wicked... supporting Joe Lean and the Reverend.
What are the plans with your debut album?
We’re looking to do an EP next year with a load of new tracks coming through.
Some quick questions for you…
Screamadelica of Parklife?
Parklife. Obviously
Choppers or BMX’s?
Choppers, though they must be really hard to ride.
Fresh Prince or Carlton Banks?
We love Will, so we’ll go for the Prince…
Night Rider or A-Team?
Night Rider had a Mustang…
The La’s or Cast?
The La’s
Soho or Camden?
Camden
Prince or David Byrne to make you breakfast every morning?
Prince would surely be the most fun
Liverpool or Manchester?
Liverpool
The last track you played on your iPod?The Temptations – ‘Get Ready’.
The band you can’t stop listening to at the moment?Vampire Weekend after seeing them in London last week…
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