Brighton-based alternative-rock four-piece MY-HI have released their new single, Phaser. We asked the band's vocalist and lyricist Dan Veal the BIG questions . . .
Speaking about the song’s meaning, Dan says, "I’ve always pictured our brains as this phaser machine. A machine that can manipulate itself to adapt to whatever situation we find ourselves in, even when we are partially unsure of who we are at times.
"I suppose the song is a low-key identity crisis, but from an angle of 'it’s normal to be completely alienated from your own self’. You’re a phaser, yes you are!"
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We are a four-piece alternative rock band. We are based in beautiful Brighton town. We love nothing more than cramming ourselves into our guitarists car and whizzing all over the country playing sweaty lively gigs!
How would you describe your music?
High energy alternative rock.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Across the band we have many. Stand out inspirations would be AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
We all grew up in different areas. My first memorable gig was seeing Drenge, and Kagoule tear up the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Nirvana - Bleach.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Play My Favourite Song - Tigercub (which is pretty apposite).
Favourite lyric of all time?
‘As you were, like a child, Innocent and running wild’ - Drenge.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Song For The Dead - Queens of the Stone Age.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Via our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @myhiband. Also our website.
