Bristol-based alt-indie four-piece Adult Leisure have released their debut EP The Weekend Ritual. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
The Weekend Ritual was written, recorded and produced by the band themselves in its entirety and mixed by Ollie Searle.
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The Band's debut single Things You Don't Know Yet was released in March, followed up by their second single Modern Son in July.
Tell us three things about yourself?
We used to all play in different bands in Bristol, usually ending up on the same bill. Who would have known that we would form a band together years later! We’re all foodies however strongly agree that pineapple does not belong on pizza! We’re all HUGE football fans which makes things very interesting when the teams we support have to play against each other.
How would you describe your music?
Neil Scott: The perfect blend of mega.
James Laing: Indie that grabs your attention. Hard, melodic and catchy.
Nathan Searle: Huge melodic tunes with a heart on sleeve subject matter.
David Woolford: Catchy guitar music for fans of The Smiths and Alternative 90s with aspects of the Post Punk, New Wave sound.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The Smiths, Idles, Sam Fender.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Neil Scott: The Ordinary Boys at The Louisiana (Bristol)… aye, boys will be boys, right?
James Laing: The Vines at Bristol Beacon, 15 May 2004.
Nathan Searle: General Fiasco at The Cooler (Bristol), 11 October 2009.
David Woolford: Motorhead at Bristol Beacon
What was the first record you ever bought?
Neil Scott: Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare.
James Laing: Julio Bashmore - Battle for Middle You (12-inch single)
Nathan Searle: Take That’s 2008 album The Circus.
David Woolford: The first ever tape I bought was Boomfunk MC’s Freestyler but, if we are talking a proper vinyl record then it would be The Cure - Disintegration.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Neil Scott: 1975 - Oh Caroline.
James Laing: Lone - Approaching Rainbow.
Nathan Searle: Public Body - Reset My Password.
David Woolford: A beautiful song called Complex by Katie Gregson MacLeod.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Neil Scott: The entire first verse of Sign o’ the Times by Prince… genius.
James Laing: "Yesterday I woke up sucking on a Lemon" Radiohead - Everything in its Right Place.
Nathan Searle: "Fear leads to panic, panic leads to pain, pain leads to anger, anger leads to hate" Idles - Danny Nedelko.
David Woolford: It often changes but most recently; "Now I just wanna kill you, But I don't wanna paint you the victim, And I talk a good game, I'd die for just the promise you'd listen" Katie Gregson MacLeod – Complex.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Neil Scott: The Maccabees - Can You Give It.
James Laing: Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger.
Nathan Searle: Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees.
Dave Woolford: Hozier’s version of The Parting Glass.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find us on all streaming platforms and all major social media platforms and here.
