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They might seem, at first glance (and second, possibly
third too, to be fair), like the sort who have a plot
paid for and reserved next to JJ72 in indie-rock’s graveyard.
But at first glance they don’t look like the sort who
are capable of creating the Semtex-up-Blondie’s-ass
overdriven modern pop masterpiece that was their debut
album. But they did, it’s got their names on the sleeve
and everything if you’re still unsure. It’s the sort
of debut record that makes you half wish they don’t
go and spoil it by getting as far as making a second.
But then secretly you hope they do, even though they’ll
be a bit older then and it probably just won’t work,
as long as they don’t steal this one away. The art school
adolescents-at-heart have been tearing around the UK
under the wing of Jane’s Addiction (who though probably
profess to being an artistic statement in themselves,
aren’t really that at all these days) and more suitably
on their own. We grabbed a few electronic words with
frontman Shawn from a dressing room north of the border.
1. Where are you now and what can you see?
A dressing room in Glasgow and I see beer. Lots of beer.
2. What was the last thing you ate?
Thai chicken curry and rice.
3. What’s worth watching on TV?
The Simpsons of course.
4. What’s the next piece of music you intend to buy?
A compilation of composer Bernard Herrman. Because he
scored Taxi Driver and many Hitchcock films which were
brilliant.
5. What was the last film you saw?
Lost in Translation. I loved it. The pacing and mood
were extremely seductive and I found myself not wanting
it to end. Or maybe it was crap and I’m just in love
with that Scarlet Johanessen.
6. Who would you have play you in the movie of your
life?
Morgan Freeman. Who else?
7. What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done?
So many stupid things, so little time. I suppose entering
the music industry was pretty stupid. Also Just about
ever geeky thing I ever did all through school was embarrassingly
stupid and I’m still chalking up those brilliant moments
today.
8. What possession do you hold dearest?
I’m not one for material possessions, but if my house
burned down I’d grab the guitar and the gifts from my
dear Nina.
9. Paintbrush or plectrum?
Paintbrush please.
10. Any plans for tomorrow?
I’ll end up sleeping all day and then wander over to
the European Music Awards I think. If not, Glasgow is
always a good time. Always.
You can still catch Stellastarr* on tour as follows:
13 Nov Leeds Cockpit
14 Nov Middlesborough Cornerhouse
15 Nov Dundee Westport Bar
16 Nov Edinburgh The Venue
18 Nov Newcastle The Global
19 Nov York Fibber
20 Nov Sheffield Fez Club
21 Nov Stoke Sugarmill
22 Nov Reading Fez Club
24 Nov London Islington Academy
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