Dublin-based rock band JaVill have returned with their new single, Water. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
JaVill are brothers Baz (vocals, guitar) and James Quinlan (keys), Kevin Johnston (keys, guitar), Sean Donohoe (drums) and Jonathan Cooke Allen (bass). The band will be playing a headline show for the launch party of their upcoming EP In November.
Water is partly inspired by lead singer Baz's own battle with addiction and times spent in rehab, when he felt like he had reached a breaking point.
Speaking about the song, he says, "The hope is that it will be of some help to people in similar situations. It’s like a prayer, a kind of call to action."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Jon: I play bass guitar in the band. I love to surf, I'm not great but find it extremely fun. I support Sebastian Vettel and have no idea which f1 driver to support now that he’s leaving.
How would you describe your music?
Energetic and loud but we also have soft ballads. If you're into Kings of Leon/Radiohead/Alice in Chains, you’ll like our music. We try to be original. We are inspired by our experiences; it is dark and it is light.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Our musical inspirations vary from member to member one thing we agree on is that each song needs a purpose. For us great music served a purpose in our lives, so we try to make music that does the same thing. The Cure, Slash, Joy Division. I’ll listen to anything to try get inspiration.
What was your first gig you ever went to?
Jon: U2 360 tour.
Sean: The Police when I was 12.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Jon: Arctic Monkeys’ Favourite Worst Nightmare.
Baz: the first record I ever bought was Demon Dayz by Gorillaz on CD.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Pull Up by Iceage or The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I waited for nothing, and nothing arrived" - Villagers.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lullaby - The Cure or Untitled - Interpol.
Where can people find more of your music and information?
Our music is available across all digital streaming services. We are across all social media platforms.
