Five-piece dream-pop/shoegaze/goth-rock Dublin band Cable Boy have released their new single, Purple (End of The World), and play the Bello Bar in Dublin on 29 May. We asked lead singer and songwriter Semilore Olusa the BIG questions . . .
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Described as "a horror story that channels feelings of loss, desperation and the pain of denying oneself their true desires", the song is inspired by films such as I Saw the TV Glow and Twin Peaks.
Tell us three things about yourself . ..
Born in Nigeria. Was an extra in a Rockshore advert. I love science fiction and fantasy.
How would you describe your music?
A confident blend of goth, shoegaze and disco.
Who are your musical inspirations?
DIIV, Bloc Party and The Cure.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Usher in the 3Arena.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Me, Myself and I by De La Soul on 7-inch single on Record Store Day in Rage Records, Dublin.
What's your favourite song right now?
Echolalia by Yves Tumor.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Nothing that has happened so far has been anything we could control" - Kevin Parker, Tame impala
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I Wanna C U - Blood Orange.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Follow us on Spotify: Cable Boy. Instagram: @cableboyband. Twitter: @Cableboy3.
Alan Corr
