THE FIFTHS
What makes music so important to you?
Jack: I like the way it speaks to everyone in a different way yet still has the power to pull us together as a community. The fact that music can mean relaxation, enjoyment, excitement and a way to break away from society is significant to me personally. Simon: The fact it’s one of the only things I’m genuinely in the top half of the population at, making it a lovely little ego boost.
Matt: Listening to music i feel must be one of the most common things
What’s the best venue and why?
Jack: We’ve had some notable venues. Some include the Portland Arms, Haverhill Arts Centre and BSE Hunter Club but the most enjoyable one was The Cambridge Junction. All of our mates were there and just was a laugh in general.
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How does music make you feel/ has it ever been a therapy?
Jack: There’s definitely more than one time I’ve shown up to rehearsal not in the greatest of moods but regardless if we’re working on a song or just sitting around discussing music there’s the still the social part that is somewhat therapeutic. If not, the boys will cheer you up for sure.
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How did the band come about and what’s your biggest aspiration and who is someone that inspires it?
Simon: Me and Jack played with James D’Alessandro of ‘Sunlight for Honey’ in secondary school. After James DESERTED US (compensatory legal battle is ongoing) we kept writing songs and basically ground it out until sixth form, where Jack was met Matt and by extension Jamie. Being able to do this as a job and avoid the real world would be the aspiration. Inspiration: Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes
What was it like recording Chance It and putting it out to the world?
Simon: I remember it required a few takes to get the instrumental bit right without someone making a mistake, but Jack then annoyingly went and nailed his solo first time. Putting it out was a tiny bit nervy because putting my recorded voice and lyrics on Spotify is a big step, and I’m also not particularly happy with the way I wrote one part of it. But then I do know that it’s pretty catchy, however big headed that sounds!
The next release, ‘You Know’ (August 10th), is much more daunting to me as it has less pop appeal and I’m not sure how it will go down. Hopefully it’s a slow grower.
Matt: To be on Soundcloud, for me it wasn't really anything special. Anyone can create a track however poorly written or recorded and instantly upload it. But to be available for people to on things like Spotify and Itunes can be a pretty surreal feeling.