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How are things going with Idlewild at the moment?
"We are fine over here in Scotland and are working on new songs and playing the occasional festival, e.g. the one for the opening of the Scottish parliament with Garbage and The Delgados."
What can we expect from Idlewild in the near future? Festivals?
"After the summer a new single will be released called 'A Little Discourage' somewhere in September, accompanied by a UK tour. And then probably a European club tour around October/November. As far as festivals is concerned: we're playing:
Dour (B, 9th July), T in Park (UK, 10th July), Lowlands (NL, 27th August), Reading/Leads (UK, 28/29 August)"
Is there a message Idlewild wants to pass on to its listeners?
"No message in particular, we just want people to do what they want and we'll play in the background."
How do you write music? Do surroundings have any influence on the sound you produce?
"We write our songs together in a little practice room in Edinburgh. it's not the ideal circumstance but it's all we have and it's probably why the songs sound claustrophobic."
Can you explain the rising star of Scottish bands the last two years? Does it stimulate?
"Glasgow is good for bands and the music scene: good venues and a lot of interested people, but to be honest I don't feel a real part of it. So no, it doesn't stimulate us in making music."
Can you tip us any new cool bands which you've seen/heard of recently?
"Try to get a hold of anything by:
The Starries, Peeps Into Fairyland, Ph Family, Seafood.
All these bands are great!"
How does Idlewild look upon playing at a festival in front of 5000 people?
"I'm more nervous if the audience are familiar with our songs: then they're expecting something. 5000 is generally OK, but sometimes playing for just 50 people is nicer."
If I would give you 50pounds right now, which records would you buy directly?
"Oh, that would be:
Jimi Hendrix - Electric ladyland,
Captain Beefheart - Box set,
The new Kirsten Hersh single,
and last but not least the Best Of Morrisey on L.P."
Last one: already have any plans for this New Year's Eve?
"I think just at home in a rocking chair, thinking."
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