So you’ve recently finished your first headline tour. How was it?
I loved it. It was a super nervous time for me, as I didn’t know what to expect. But it was amazing. Really surreal. I am so used to being a support band, and I love that to a degree. But it was really refreshing to see people show up solely for me. If that was you, thank you.
How does it feel to be playing Glastonbury this summer? It must be a mixed bag of Emotions…
IT IS MADNESS! I can’t believe I have wangled it. I’m so excited, it’s a bucket list show for me. It’s a good jump for sure, but I got new trainers and I’m pretty springy.
Have you got anyone you really want to see at this year’s Glastonbury? Who else on the line-up should we watch maybe? Miley Cyrus! And of course Billie Eilish, Mac Demarco, Sharon Van Etten, Fat White Family and Pip Blom.
You’ve got a badass mentality that isn’t afraid to take names, how important is it for you to embody this and show anyone and everyone that they can be whoever they want?
I think it’s real important to just be whoever you want anyway. I don’t feel different as a female in the industry, or just as a female in general. I’m just a bit dark humoured, and a not too self-conscious human being. I just try to be just that, as well as a musician.
How do you get into the right head space before a gig? What life hacks do you use for this… and most importantly do they involve a tin can or a carton lid?
I mainly just pace around and talk to myself. I walk myself through the set in my head because I have the tendency to bug myself out beforehand and I convince myself I don’t know what I’m doing. No can or carton lid I’m afraid. Me and the band hit fists and say good game pre-walkout, but nothing too heavy.
In your new single Hoochie you sack off a relationship, what else would you sack off if you had the choice, hypothetically?
Thank you! I would sack off brushing my teeth because it’s so dang boring. I would also sack off trying to park outside venues, and dodgy xlr’s.
You interact and joke around with the audience a lot at your shows – how do you come up with it on the spot? Does it come naturally to you in the moment?
It normally comes quite naturally, I’m a creature quite dependant on my surroundings. I, of course, have a few go to’s if need be. Definitely a hit and miss tactic, some rooms are too un-enthused. But I never stop staying stupid stuff, even if it’s going down like a lead balloon. Consistency is key!
What’re your plans for the rest of the year ? Any plans to get in the studio?
I have an EP coming out real soon – YAY! – and loads more live shows, festivals to be announced. I also may buy another hamster.
