We invited Angela, Bugeye’s lead singer to The Rodeo, here’s what went down:
1) You’re on tour currently, how’s that going for you?
It’s been absolutely amazing so far. Venues are busy and people seem hyped to see us play. Our following is growing and the gig offers are coming in thick and fast so we don’t expect to stop playing this year. Each gig, so far, tends to end up with us making new friends and partying to the wee small hours, so we’ve had a fair few ‘not feeling so pretty mornings’. All in all, we’re feeling pretty blessed to be doing so well right now.
2) What can people expect from one of your shows?
Expect a disco-punk show with cowbell, cowbell and more cowbell!
3) How would you describe your style? What makes Bugeye stand out?
Hmmmm, that’s always a tricky one to pin down. Someone once said we were like Blondie and The Pixies in a blender with a good measure of Elastica thrown in. I’m not sure if that’s true, but I liked the description all the same. I guess you could say we mix it up with disco beats, grunge, but mostly punky guitar and vocals. We don’t really conform to any set musical rules or try to sound a certain way as such. It’s just what comes out when we’ve been locked in a room for days writing.
4) How important is it for music to have a political stance and how important is it to use music as a tool for change?
I think politics and music have always gone hand in hand. Think back to any movement in time and it’s always been accompanied by music; from slaves working in the fields to strikes and protests. It’s a powerful tool that unites people, so it really is rather important. That said, I don’t believe that all music has to be political. In fact it would be pretty boring if it was don’t you think? I like to think of music as life’s soundtrack in which you need a hell of a lot of music to represent so many moments in time. Falling in and out of love, hating Mondays, feeling lost, feeling happy, wanting to dance like no ones watching – you need a range of music that connects the dots with those things. That’s what’s so incredible about listening to and also writing music – the opportunities are endless.
5) What’s next for Bugeye?
Gigs, gigs and more gigs. We have a single coming out in April with a rather disturbing video, so make sure you like our facebook page (facebook.com/bugeyemusic) and join us on twitter @bugeyeband for all the latest on that one. We’re also back in the studio in March with the marvelous Paul Tipler (Elastic, Placebo, Idlewild) to record singles for the rest of the year.. so in short, we’re not stopping for a second.
