Dublin trio Soft on Crime are celebrating the release of their cassette-only debut album, New Suite. We asked Lee of the band the BIG questions . . .
Tell us three things about yourself...
We are Dylan, Paddy, Lee. Choogle rockers, midtown boppers. We are not the Pastry Boys.
How would you describe your music?
Melodic psyche-pop with hints of mod revival and splashes of soul punk.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Subway Sect, XTC, SST, Kinks, Nuggets, Good Vibrations, Motown.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Wizzard, Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, March 3 1974.
What was the first record you ever bought?
The Specials' first lp (on cassette).
What's your favourite song right now?
The Zips - Over and Over.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth."
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Raga and the Talas – For Old Times Sake.
Where can people find your music/more information?
softoncrime.bandcamp.com and on YouTube too.
