Interview with Subculture

In a time of ever growing young indie bands, Alex Cooke interviews Liverpool’s newest teens on the indie scene.

Upcoming band Subculture have had a fantastic year, with a new EP on the way, the sky is the limit for this ultimate indie rock band. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of what its like to be in band, with our exclusive interview with Joe Bowly, Sam Taylor, Chrissy Moore and Sam Langan.

How did you first get discovered?Joe: Sam got an email from the Zanzibar who wanted to hear us in person, when we went to meet him he offered us a gig for a month later.Sam T: It was a weirdly fast process, like one minute we were sitting in Chrissy’s garage playing a few chords, and the next minute we were doing a gig in front of our best mates. Chrissy: Zanzibar were probably the best people that could get in touch, because they knew we weren’t very experienced but still gave us a chance.

How long have you been together?Sam L: Just over a year nowJoe: We aren’t getting bored just yet

Who is the ‘Captain’ of the band?Sam T: Definitely me!Chrissy: Just because you sing mate, doesn’t mean you’re in charge. We started in my garage so I guess it would have to be meJoe: Its definitely my dad, our manager, actually

What was your first song?Chrissy: Its called ‘Venetian Red’, and its about how how promoters rip off young and upcoming bands like us.Sam L: It’s actually something we can all agree we are passionate about.

What types of songs do you cover?Sam T: A large variety really, between us all we all like different indie and rock artists, so we all like to pick a song once in a while.Sam L: They still won’t let me put my idea for ‘All about That Bass’ in for a gig.Chrissy: Sam, we are never going to let you do that, get over it.

Where was your first gig?Joe: It was at this little club called the Zanzibar in Town, who first contacted us, and because it was our first gig we were dead nervous and rehearsed like seven times in the day. Chrissy: But in the end it was pretty crappy

Who is the funniest one in the gig?Joe: You can decide that one, but we all know its Bowly

Sam T: As if, I’m obviously the funniest one, with the biggest amount of followers on Twitter and friends on Facebook.Chrissy:That means nothing

What is each of your desert island tracks?Sam T: Paolo Nutini- No Other WayJoe: Rage against the machine- Killing in the Name ofChrissy: Oasis- Dont look back in angerSam L: Palma Violets- Best Friend

Who is a collective artist that inspires you all?Sam T: John SquireSam L: He’s an english musician, songwriter and artist.He was the guitarist for the Stone Roses, the best rock band with lead singer Ian Brown.

Where do you see the band in five years?Chrissy: It depends how we do in the next two years leading up to whatever we do when we finish Sixth Form and College.

Oasis or The Beatles?Joe: The BeatlesSam L: SameSam T: SameChrissy: Nah, Definitley Oasis.