UK indie act Frieda Star have released their new single, The Kerb, To The Louvre. We asked front man Garren Hickman the BIG questions . . .
The band are comprised of Garran (vocals, lyrics), Scarlett Churchill (vocals, drums), James Knott (guitar, backing vocals), Xavier Al-Naqib (bass), and Jordan Smith (guitar).
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Described as ode to working-class culture", The Kerb, to The Louvre is the follow up to their debut single Mothers and Sisters.
"The Kerb to The Louvre speaks to those who are not always given permission to dream, especially where I am from," Garren says.
He adds, "Being from a humble working-class background, I know opportunity is scarce. By default, I fall outside the industry's remit. I was not born into its rooms.
"So I know I must work harder, not just to enter it, but to belong. The Kerb to The Louvre speaks to those who are not always given permission to dream, especially where I am from. It is an ode to working-class culture."
How would you describe your music?
It’s like a poetic working-class soul shaking hands with a lightning bolt.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Pixies, The Pogues, Fontaines D.C., Title Fight - all that good stuff
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Libertines, 2013.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Eminem - Curtain Call (my mother bought me this. Fair play).
What’s your favourite song right now?
The Story so Far - White Shores.
Favourite lyric of all time?
The Streets - Prangin' Out (Pete's Version): "I was twisted phone lost, eyes red and crossed, sold, lost again washed up on suicidal tidal wave of denial, tossed and torn in a hung, drawn prang dawn".
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Frank Sinatra - Summer Wind.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our Instagram is @friedastarband and you can find all our latest information there!
Alan Corr
