INTERVIEW: All We Are

After I visited Liverpool, I am searching more and more about the music that is born there. Many artists and many bands, that are so talented are formed every day! I feel like the music tank of this area will never get empty! The band that is featured today on LOMW was formed in Liverpool and they asked all our questions here!

Lay back, grab a coffee and read the interview while you listen to their new song: Keep Me Alive! 

LOMW: Welcome on Lyrics On My Wall! Thank you for the fast response about this interview. Could you please introduce yourselves to our audience and then tell us from where exactly are you answering this Q&A?

AWA: Hi there, we're All We Are, coming at ya from our tour van somewhere in Germany, on our way to Hamburg. 

LOMW: You have all studied in LIPA. I guess this is your meeting point. What is the story of your band’s formation?

 AWA: We meet at first day in Uni and we really clicked, been best friends ever since! We started the band when we left university though. We wanted to stay in Liverpool and get involved in the scene here. We work very well musically, so here we are!

LOMW: Each one of you comes from different places. Brazil, Norway, Ireland. Does that add different cultural elements to your music?

AWA:  Not really, we all grew up listening to fairly similar things but of course our heritage will always be there. 

LOMW: Liverpool seems like one of the best music communities. Lately, we’ve seen historical music scenes to shut down after police raids, like the one at the Lomax. After that we witnessed a massive movement from musicians and people who loved the place in order to save the venue. What’s your opinion on that?

AWA: Lately we've seen a lot of venues close down around Liverpool that are really important to us. They close for various reasons and each one is a detraction from Liverpool's art culture. The mobilisation of the people to protest at this is part of Liverpool's heritage and in its blood. 

LOMW: Recently, a big music platform in Greece named you “Big in 2015”, how does it feel to become famous in different places on earth?

AWA: We're extremely happy that people enjoy what we're up to. We love writing tunes and playing live and that people now start to connect with it is huge for us. We want people to feel that they are part of it and we would LOVE to play in Greece

LOMW: We are living in the years of technology, what’s your relationship with it? Do you use the social media and in what way?

AWA: It's a good way to communicate with your fans. We're try to answer everyone that contacts us and wonder about stuff. It's nice to be nice. 

LOMW: How it feels to sell music online and on the other hand how it feels when your music is downloaded illegally? What future do you predict of CD or Vinyl format? Will ever digital music replace them completely?

AWA: Vinyls are special, they will never disappear, they are too pretty and sound great. People have predicted the death of CD's for ages now but it's still around... Illegal downloads, guess it's better to be heard than not and the more people that hear you will come to your gigs.

LOMW: What is your biggest dream in music as a group? Maybe a collaboration or being on tour with someone?

AWA: Think every musician would love to headline Glastonbury. Think that's as  good as it gets! But in saying that our biggest dream is to play The Royal Albert Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. That would be epic!

LOMW: What are your plans for the future? What should your fans expect from you? 

AWA: As long as you guys keep listening we're going to keep writing tunes, keep releasing albums and play loads of gigs!

LOMW: Thank you for answering all these questions for Lyrics On My Wall. We wish you a year full of success and creativity! Stay cool and love music! 

AWA: No problems! Big love xx

All We Are-Keep Me Alive

I'm giving you more that I can take
Need you baby, I need you baby
Giving you more that I can face
Do you feel it, baby?
Do you feel it, baby?

I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive
I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive

Giving your colours to amaze
Need to face it, need to face it
Giving you pictures to portrait
Need to place it, need to place it
I hear nothing at all but your breathing
I hear nothing at all, nothing at all
Giving you more than I can fake
Do you feel it, baby?
Do you feel it, baby?

I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive
I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive

I hear nothing at all but your breathing
I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive
I hear nothing at all, nothing at all
I hear nothing at all but your breathing
I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive
I hear nothing at all, nothing at all

I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive
I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive

I hear nothing at all but your breathing
I need you baby, to keep me alive
To keep me alive
I hear nothing at all, nothing at all

FIND MORE ABOUT ALL WE ARE HERE:

website - http://www.thisisallweare.co.uk/

iTunes - http://po.st/AllWeAreiTunes

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPL25lZ6QwOKZ6Sq32LtMg

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisisallweare

Years & Years-King

They are the past and future in indie-electronic, as I like to say it. Years & Years formed back in 2010. From Australia to UK and from web to the shower, they found each other and since then, they create some of the best tunes in electronic genre, in my opinion anyway! They were named Big in 2015 from many sites and you will find the reasons once you listen to them. Years & Years were also nominated for the Critics Choice Award for the Brit Awards 2015. Their new EP Y & Y released in February 2015 and today we post here the song "King".  The very interesting music video with choreography that shows a very crazy or maybe schizophrenic King, who is under someone else's control! ;)
Check it out, here, on Lyrics On My Wall.

Years & Years-King

I caught you watching me under the light
Can I be your line?
They say it's easy to leave you behind
I don't wanna try

Come and take that test
Hold courage to your chest
Don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna have to lose
All that I compromised to feel another high
I've got to keep it down tonight

And oh, oh, oh
I was a king under your control
And oh, oh, oh
I wanna feel like you've let me go
So let me go

Don't you remember how I used to like
Being on the line?
I dreamed you dreamed of me calling out my name
Is it worth the price?

Come and take that test
Hold courage to your chest
Don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna have to lose
All that I compromised to feel another high
I've got to keep it down tonight

And oh, oh, oh
I was a king under your control
And oh, oh, oh
I wanna feel like you've let me go
So let me go

I had to break myself to carry on
No love and no admission
Take this from me tonight
Oh, let's fight (x4)

And oh, oh, oh
I was a king under your control
And oh, oh, oh
I wanna feel like you've let me go
So let me go

Let go, let go, let go of everything (x4)

Florence + The Machine - What Kind Of Man

We haven't listened something new from Florence and The Machine since their last album "Ceremonials". This album was all about death and water but this new album is all about learning how to live and how to love. In June, we expect their third album "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful". The lead single came out with a surprising music video for the track "What Kind Of Man". In this music video, which was directed by Vincent Haycock, you will see Florence dancing, screaming, acting crazy, dreaming and fighting her own demons. Even seeing her naked adds quality in this atmospheric music video. The sound is epic and at moments you will feel intense electricity! Check it out on Lyrics On My Wall.

Florence + The Machine - What Kind Of Man

I was on a heavy tip
Tryna cross a canyon with a broken limb
You were on the other side
Like always, wondering what to do with life
I already had a sip
So I'd reasoned I was drunk enough to deal with it
You were on the other side
Like always, you could never make your mind

And with one kiss
You inspired a fire of devotion
That lasted 20 years
What kind of man loves like this

To let me dangle at a cruel angle
Oh my feet don't touch the floor
Sometimes you're half in and then you're half out
But never close the door

What kind of man loves like this
What kind of man
What kind of man loves like this
What kind of man

You're a holy fool all colored blue
Red feet upon the floor
You do such damage, how do you manage?
Tryna crawl in back for more

And with one kiss
You inspired a fire of devotion
That lasted 20 years
What kind of man loves like this

What kind of man loves like this
What kind of man
What kind of man loves like this
What kind of man

But I can't beat you
Cause I'm still with you
Oh mercy I implore
How do you do it
I think I'm through it
Then I'm back against the wall

What kind of man loves like this
What kind of man
What kind of man loves like this
What kind of man

Interview: Fourth And Folsom

It’s extremely surprising when you ask a band for a Q&A and the answer comes back right away. This is what happened today with Jamie from Fourth and Folsom. 

LOMW: Welcome on Lyrics On My Wall! Thank you for the fast response about this interview. Could please tell us who you are and from where exactly are you answering this Q&A?

F&F: Hi, I’m Jamie from Fourth and Folsom, I’m one of two multi-instumentalists in the band, and currently answering this from our studio outside of London at the moment.

LOMW: While I was trying to find more about you, I’ve noticed that there are not many things online, but there are many people who find your music unique. How have you done this?

F&F: Well, we’ve always been a bit apprehensive about putting music out there, and as a result only ended up with a couple of singles over the past year that have stuck. We’ve gigged London extensively to get our music out there by word of mouth really.

LOMW: On Facebook, you state that you are unsigned. How easy it is to work without a label? What are the pros and cons?

F&F: Yes we’re unsigned at the moment in terms of a record label. Over the past year we’ve been working a lot harder by ourselves, as in 2013 we were signed to an independent label in south east London that we dropped early last year. It is a lot harder to work without a label but it definitely is beneficial to small bands, as it stops you from taking the pressure off! In December we signed to Playground PR who are handling all of our releases this year, including our album release, so now we have a little bit of help which is nice.

LOMW: What inspires you to write your music and lyrics? Do you have the instinct when you write something that is going to be big?

F&F: We’re inspired to write about all matter of things, as there’s three of us in the band who are songwriters. So the lyrical content is really varied as we all have different inspirations and styles. We enjoy writing the kind of music that we like to go and see live, so it’s easy to see our influences in our songs and live set at times. We never really know which of our songs are going to be popular until we play them live though.

LOMW: If someone asked you, what’s the best act in music scene right now, what would you suggest and why?

F&F: Thats a really hard question. Obviously because there are so many good acts out there at the moment. Our favourite live band we’ve ever seen all together, and definitely my personal favourite band, is Local Natives. They have an absolutely ridiculous live set that is near identical to their recordings, which is so impressive considering the playing on them! We take a lot of influence from them as a band and would love to see them play live again, they’re hardly ever in London though. Or The Districts. We’ve got mutual friends with them and they’re just incredible for their age, they’re signed to Fat Possum records and they’re all 19 or 20 I think.

LOMW: The UK is a music leader across the globe, what’s that –in your opinion- that makes this place different in such way? 

F&F: I think the UK is one of the leaders because we have so many cities that are so embedded in musical culture. We have a lot of cities have churned out bands that have dominated the Globe. Liverpool gave The Beatles, Manchester gave the Stone Roses, London gave Led Zeppelin. List goes on really! We love America though, we’ve spent time recording in Philadelphia with two amazing producers Gino Wong and Tim Motzer, and the music scenes in the US are incredible as well. Will definitely be making a trip over as soon as we can.

LOMW: What should your fans expect from Fourth and Folsom in the future?

F&F: Fans should expect our next release, which is our first single of the year ‘Golden Dunes’ on March 30th. But in the future, they should expect a lot of live shows, sessions and the like running up to our debut album release later this year!

LOMW: Thank you so much for being here and support with your own way our effort on Lyrics On My Wall, which is always to bring the good music to more ears. Keep on creating the best you can and LOMW will always be here to support you!

Fourth And Folsom-I Won't Fall

I don’t need to
feel like I’m walking alone
alone
and you’d say I need
something to hold me back
back (x2)

I won’t fall
you can count on me now
don’t know why
I was feeling so low down
I need love
Face’s red
Staring right through your window

There are no words to scrap from this
letter my love
and you fall short when
I seem to need you the most
Most (x2)

I won’t fall
you can count on me now
don’t know why
I was feeling so low down
I need love
Face’s red
Staring right through your window

I won’t fall
you can count on me now
don’t know why
I was feeling so low down
I need love
Face’s red
Staring right through your window

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/FourthAndFolsom

Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourthandFolsom

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/fourthandfolsom

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniQ24PDfUctQFB9FeraZJg

Small Black-Breathless

Small Black is an indie band from Brooklyn, New York. Their sound is commonly described as belonging to the chillwave genre, though the band's members don't label themselves as such. They have released an album under Jagjaguwar. "Breathless" ups the tempo, over synth stabs, with lyrics that tackle apathy and uncertainty with catchy grace: "I'm standing in tomorrow's way/ future's fine/least it seems okay." It paints a concise portrait of a generation struggling with unlimited freedom and malaise.
The band builds on a rich history of synth pop by making a thoroughly modern album, on both the front and back end. One that seeks out cohesion, connection and calm in a world that won't sit still. Limits of Desire doesn't attempt to provide any solutions, but coming to terms with not finding the answers feels infinitely more fruitful. Check out "Breathless" here on Lyrics On My Wall. 

Small Black-Breathless

I'm standing in tomorrow's way
Future's fine
Least it seems okay
It doesn't mean a miracle
Should be turned away

On that day
Saw both my life and death
In two lines
Felt the kick of fate
There I was invisible
Just out of phase

There's no sun, no storm
No time, nowhere
Breathless
For a moment I was
Nowhere
Breathless
There's no sun, no storm
Nowhere
Breathless
For a moment I was
Breathless

Between the void and the parade
Were in due time
And they feel the same
Even if I wanted to
Well I can't explain

Just how could I be standing here
Across divides
Unhurt, unfazed
It didn't feel impossible
But it looked that way

There's no sun, no storm
No time, nowhere
Breathless
For a moment I was
Nowhere
Breathless
There's no sun, no storm
Nowhere
Breathless
For a moment I was
Breathless

For a moment I was fine
For a moment I was fine

James Bay-Hold Back The River

The year of 1990 brought in life a generation full of talents. Whoever believes that we are only made for living in our couch hasn't listened to Tom Odell, Hozier, Matt Corby and James Bay. James  grew up in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and after listening to Eric's Clapton "Layla", he took his guitar, clicked on YouTube and started to practice. Then he attented  Brighton Institute of Modern Music and the outcome is brilliant. Wonderful falsettos and earth edgy vocals like the ones of Mumford and Sons. James Bay has been named Critics Choice 2015 by the Brit Awards panel, who have previously earmarked Adele, Jessie J and Sam Smith early in their careers. He  Hold Back the River is a song that deals with break ups and tears. Check it out here on Lyrics On My Wall.

James Bay-Hold Back The River 

Tried to keep you close to me,
But life got in between
Tried to square not being there
But think that I should have been

Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back

Once upon a different life
We rode our bikes into the sky
But now we call against the tide
Those distant days are flashing by

Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back

Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back

Hold oho, oho, oho, oho
Oho, oho, oho, oho

Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other

Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back

Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold

Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other

Tom Misch & Carmody-So Close

It happens sometimes to find some artists that are AMAZING but it is impossible to find more details about them. Here are Tom Misch and Carmody with their track "So Close". I can only say that they create together dreamy electro stuff. They release together their EP "Out To Sea" and you can preorder it here: smarturl.it/OutToSea. Tom Misch is a very promising producer and if you listen to all the songs you will be sure about it!

Check out their track So Close here on Lyrics On My Wall.

Tom Misch & Carmody-So Close 

I’ll let you real near to my heart
So close that you can feel beats
As they move apart
I’ll let you real near to my mind
So close that all our empty thoughts
Are intertwined

Sitting by the edge of the world I know it’s true
That we wrote a language just for me and you
Stayed in that place and spent all of our day
The flashes of colour that lit right through the grey

Stay here and we’ll align
Your shadow passes into mine
Stay here and we’ll align
Your shadow passes into mine

I’ll let you real near to my heat
So close that all the broken things
Feel so concrete
I’ll let you real near to my soul
So close that you have a love
You can’t control

Sitting by the edge of the world I know it’s true
That we wrote a language just for me and you
Stayed in that place and spent all of our day
The flashes of colour that lit right through the grey

Stay here and we’ll align
Your shadow passes into mine
Stay here and we’ll align
Your shadow passes into mine

Stay here and we’ll align
Your shadow passes into mine
Stay here and we’ll align
Your shadow passes into mine

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