Dublin alt-rock band Vernon Jane release their new album Chestpains And Sidepieces on 13 October and play The Grand Social, Dublin on 11 October. We asked front woman Emily O'Connor the BIG questions . . .
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Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I can physically pull a car. I recently found out what DART stood for but I instantly forgot. I'm in a band who are releasing our second album in October and I like my band mates.
How would you describe your music?
I think it's Jazz Punk. Mostly because I feel both of those things are a state of mind. It's their world, I'm just living in it.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Just teleport me back to the 90s and they would all be there. I was particularly influenced by Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain and bands like Tool. I also love hip-hop. I love A Tribe Called Quest, MF Doom, Souls of Mischief. There are so many good tunes and so little time.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Metallica and Tenacious D in Marley Park. It was such a formative experience. Like my brain couldn't pair the images in the album books and magazines to the people on stage. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to get to see them.
What was the first record you ever bought?
So, my first ever CD was Norah Jones. My first ever record was a gift given to me and it was Freddie Gibbs Bandana and it is stunning.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Ahhh, I save at least five songs ever flippin’ day. The first one that has come to mind is Talk To Me by Montell Fish. It's just a beautiful, gentle song but the instrumentation is so simple and I can't help but sing harmonies along.
Favourite lyric of all time?
'Same bone that you pick gonna break, That's a motif, when it's coming right back' from Wings by Mac Miller. Mostly because it's true. Fixating on the same thing is a cycle that is so hard to break.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I think it would be Wings by Mac Miller. It would be hard to get sick of your favourite lyric.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find us on Spotify or any other streaming service, YouTube or our Instagram. You can also see us in person on 11 October in the Grand Social for our album launch.
Alan Corr
