Derry fourpiece Lavengro have released their new single, Anchors. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Speaking about the song, Lavengro say "It's a song for those who are struggling with addiction and battling their demons. We called the song Anchors as no matter how deep you get, someone will always be there to keep you from drifting away."
Tell us three things about yourselves?
We are from Derry.
We all grew up together.
We make indie pop music.
How would you describe your music?
We write sad songs and bangers which bring up a sweet cocktail of emotions to get you off your feet or crying into your pillow.
Who are your musical inspirations?
To pinpoint a certain style would be way too narrow. We’re four lads who listen to anything from House music to Metal to everything From Elvis to Beethoven to everything in between - which is what gives us the inspiration when writing songs every day. If we were to pick four artists, it would look like a combo of this. Coldplay, Queen, The Weeknd, MGMT.
How did you occupy yourself during the coronavirus restrictions?
Writing bangers, loads of zoom calls, loads of weight flux, watching every single Netflix program there is!! So, as you can tell we have just about made it out.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Emmet: Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew.
Dave: Peaches - Justin Bieber.
James: Strange Love - Depeche Mode.
Gareth: Burnin’ - Maggie Rodgers.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Dave: "Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back". Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears.
Emmet: "Life is only one sweet moment set aside for you". Live Forever - Queen - Live Forever.
James: "Let me see you stripped down to the bone". Stripped - Depeche Mode.
Gareth: "I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now." Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
Dave: Can't Stop - Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
James: Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears.
Emmett: Rain - Sid.
Gareth: Teenage Kicks - The Undertones.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and our website. If you’re up for a laugh, catch us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
