As London trio The High Wire enter 2010, this group of hazy psychedelic pop merchants are starting to burrow their way into many a indie schmoozer’s mind. After their latest release of the woozy ‘Odds And Evens’ single in November, THW are due to finish there debut full length album this year after their mini album ‘Ahead Of The Rain’ received the adulation it deserved. And its the glittering harmonies that made us fall for these guys. So, what better to do, than have a timely chat with the Londonites about the up and coming year ahead…so we did!
How’s London treating The High Wire?
London is definitely good to us.
Describe your sound in four words…
Harmonies, melodies, guitars, keys!
A little background on The High Wire for us all please…
There are three of us, Lex, Stuart and Tim who all sing and play various instruments. We made a mini album ‘Ahead Of The Rain’ which came out last year and have just finished recording a new album called ‘The Sleep Tape’.
What has the music industry taught you so far?
There is no logic to it.
You’re signed to Grandpa Stan Records, tell the readers a little about your label please…
It’s named after the Grandad of two brothers in the band the hearts strings is run by a very nice man called Paul.
What festival do you feel best suits The High Wire as a band?
The End Of The Road.
Your weirdest festival moment to-date?
Having to share a living room with Kylies dancers.
Which band would you most like to have played with at NYC’s CBGB’s in its heyday?
Talking Heads.
Some quick ones;
Vinyl or CD?
Vinyl.
The last thing that came easy to you?
Breakfast in bed.
The last time you ‘hit a low’?
Does having flu count? Sniff. Cough. Oh.
Favourite London venue?
Scala.
The show you’re looking forward to playing the most?
Playing New York again.
The band/artist that changed the way you dressed?
I wouldn’t want to blame that on anyone.
The album everyone should own?
I like telling people about Dean and Britta ‘Adventura’, that’s my fave of their’s.
If you could mummify anyone and put them in your front room, who would it be?
W.G. Grace.
Ghetto Blaster or iPod?
iPod.
