Findlay

Photo Courtesy Of Findlay

OKAY YOU, WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED AND WHERE’S YOUR CURRENT LOCATION?
I was born and bred in Stockport in Manchester, England until i was 19, then I moved to East London and I've been here ever since.

WHERE SHOULD ONE HANG OUT IN LONDON?
I hang out on the street where I live called Broadway Market; it's a small street filled with bars next to London Fields. I have my places that I go to round here and everyone knows me so it's really like home. I'm at home in any pub really...

WHERE CAN ONE SHOP YOUR LOOK?
I shop a lot of vintage. There's so many good spots to vintage shop in London, I'm a bit of an Ebay addict as well and then a bit of Topshop, and places like that. But I prefer one of a kind pieces.

HOW DID MUSIC COME TO YOU AND WHAT’S YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?
I grew up in a musical family so I've always been around music and grew up singing a lot. Then picked up a guitar when I was 14 and started writing my own music. I don’t have a real creative process, sometimes an idea will just hit me and it flows really easily. Other times I'll spend ages writing lyrics or struggling to get the music right but that's the interesting part I guess, not knowing where the next song will come from.

HOW WOULD YOU CLASSIFY YOUR GENRE?
I wouldn't. I think the sound of Findlay is constantly evolving and changing and I take inspiration from so many genres. I hope that's reflected in the music. If you had a gun to my head I'd probably describe it as alternative pop.

DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS?
I sing, play guitar and a bit of keys. I'd love to learn drums but I can't coordinate all my limbs like, that it's impossible for me. I'll just stick with a tambourine.

WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS?
My favorite band of all time is the Velvet Underground. My “other” favourites change week to week. Right now i'm really into Tame Impala, Lana del Rey, Beach House and St. Vincent.

WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING ON TV RIGHT NOW AND WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE EPISODE OF “CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM”?
I don't own a TV which I love. But I'm still into binging series online. I'm watching Louis CKs show “Louis” right now which I'm obsessed with, and Bojack Horseman is great. Of course my fave “Curb” episode is “Palestinian Chicken.”

WHAT DO YOU GET UP TO WHEN YOU’RE NOT SPINNING LYRICS?
Honestly I can't remember the last time my head hasn't been overtaken by music or making music videos or other projects I'm working on or rehearsing or playing shows.I love it though I wouldn't change it, there's people out there who would kill to be doing what I'm doing so I feel very lucky to be in this position. It's hard work though.

ANY FINAL THOUGHTS?
Yeah, if you're in Germany in the next five weeks come see us play with AnnenMayKantereit!