Sisterix have released the uncompromising video for their new single, The Family. We asked them the BIG questions...
The sisterly duo of Ornait and Síomha Hennessy say their song describes a seemingly perfect family in which abuse and repression can hide behind gleaming smiles. The band have been collecting footage that they feel captures the Ireland of the last hundred years for the video, with Síomha appearing as a narrator.
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Tell us three things about yourself?
We didn't speak any English until we were five. We're both seannós singers as well. Síomha performs stand-up comedy sometimes.
How would you describe your music?
It's always hard to try and describe your music, impossible really, but in broad terms, it's indie rock/ pop, with a punk attitude. Politics has infused our music so far, so that is probably a distinctive feature. A reviewer recently described us as grunge pop recently, which we quite liked!
Who are your musical inspirations?
Over the years, we've adored Fiona Apple, Wolf Alice, Warpaint, HAIM, Sufjan Stevens, Leikeli47, Joanna Newsom, Solange, Joni Mitchell, Broadcast, Fleetwood Mac, to name but a few.
How did you occupy yourself during the coronavirus lockdown?
Oh god, with quite a bit of stress. We found ourselves in the unusual position of having to launch the record we've been working on for a long time, in the midst of a pandemic. It's hard enough to launch an act in normal times, but lockdown restrictions meant we had to be pretty creative when it came to making music videos, getting photos, and all that stuff you do when promoting a record! It's been an interesting challenge! Not being able to gig is tough though, because that's such a crucial part of building your following.
What's your favourite song right now?
Prancing around the kitchen daily to So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings by Caroline Polachek.
Favourite lyric of all time?
From the heart- stopping Fourth of July by Sufjan Stevens 'Did you get enough love, my little dove Why do you cry? And I'm sorry I left, but it was for the best Though it never felt right My little Versailles'.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
Come out ye Black and Tans, for musical and political nourishment.
Where can people find your music/more information?
We're on Spotify, on youtube, and follow us on social media PLEASE at:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
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