Kingg Pleasuree in their short career have already been dubbed the next ‘Sonic Youth’. With their mainstream success of their self-titled album ‘Kingg Pleasuree’ they have already began to revive good old fashion hard-core punk with a dashing of grunge and heavy sound pollution influencing smaller bands to follow in their footsteps. However the band uniquely describe themselves as‘Noise’ influenced by the musical styling of such bands as Sonic Youth, The Pixies, My Bloody Valentine, Bad Brains and Velvet Underground. Formed in 2009 the bands whirlwind career has seen them play around the world and gained worldwide recognition. This week the band took time out of their busy schedule to come and speak to us.
First of all I would like to thank you all, I know you’re all very But lets get to the questions. How do you like being a household name?
B: “well…If we’re being honest.. i think I prefer it when we were a underground band, BUT only because it’s a special link you have between you and your fans. It’s a great connection as you’re a part of something exclusive, kind of like we all sharing the same great secret, but when you become popular it’s not a secret anymore, or at least more people are aware of it, so the bond between the special few who have been there since you started and have supported you through the journey from underground to mainstream is gone, though im not saying we don’t like the masses of new fans, its still great to have your music out there and people enjoying it.”
Right, and how are you all dealing with this newly found fame? It must be weird right?
D: “Yes very, see we’re used to being just some random people, so when people come up to me and are like ‘I really like you’re songs and ask for a picture or something its just weird and will probably just take time to adjust too”
And how are you coping being the only girl in the band?
S: “well we’ve all been playing together since for about 5 years so im pretty used to it all, I mean these guys still mess around a lot so I have to take control and tell them all to buckle down and get to work”
So.. Kingg Pleasuree II, how would you all describe it?
Dy:“Simple. Noise”
B: “its more than just noise. I would describe it as a mix of punk, stoner rock AND Noise. Not just noise”
S:“Amazing. That is all”
D “A mix of everything, we have some punk, grunge, noise. We have it all”
You guys are always compared to ‘Sonic Youth’ what do you think about it?
S: “FLATTERED! because Sonic Youth are one of our main influences, so its nice but we dont want to be a copy of sonic youth. I’d describe us as a mix between Sonic Youth, The Pixies and Bad Brains, with a hit of My Bloody Valentine and Velvet Underground. We love them all!
And finally what are your plans for the coming months.
B: “well we all have smaller side projects we are all working on currently, they’re all very different so we might just work on them for a bit and of course we have a full UK Tour lined up for the start of the new year, so we are going to be pretty busy. Don’t expect anything new from us for A WHILE!
D: “well im going to take it easy for a bit, im glad that the pressure of a new album is over, it was worth it though, and im looking forward to our FIRST official tour. its crazy!”
S: “Same as Daij! Im looking forward to having a break! i’ve been working non stop since we first got in the studio all those months ago! so break first!”
Dy: Making the most of the time I have to relax, get into the studio with my other band and hopefully produce some new stuff before the Kingg Tour!”
In the coming weeks sees the release of Kingg Pleasuree’s Second Album “Kingg Pleasuree II” (released December 13th) which features collaborations with a range of artists and musicians including Frances Parker, who lends her unique vocals to the bands song ‘Brain-slip’ (which you can exclusively hear! Scan the QR Code or Visit www.unpluggedmagazine.com/albums) and a full blown uk tour starting January next year, we know for sure we will be at a few shows! Sounds like Kingg Pleasuree are going to be extremely busy in the coming months though we are sure it will be worth it!
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