Interview: Inner Wave

-

Part 2: A Quarantime Chat with Inner Wave’s Jean Pierre 




Inner Wave's new EP, Schemin’ perfectly blends enchanting synth and foot-tapping basslines to create something that sounds like nothing they've ever made before. Accompanied by strange lyrics, it is moody and mischievous, disobedient to the idea that a song has to be a singular genre. If I’m honest I can’t place it. 


Menacing in the best possible way, the simple yet effective backing track makes a great match for the chorus’ rebellious lyrics. I had a wonderful first encounter with the band last year, and getting the opportunity to catch up online during Quarantime makes me very happy ☺ 


SWF: The new single is fantastic guys! Was there a moment of inspiration that led to this head bop?  

P: It sort of just came from jamming with Chris. I was playing the synth bass with my left hand and the organ with my right while Chris was playing the drums. After creating the skeleton, I wanted to keep it minimal, so I found a lead synth sound I really like and played it for the chorus.


SWF: I get spooky vibes from the sustained keys and haunting lyrics like: “pushing 80 on the 5 as I try to clear my mind” - I love it! Will fans hear a similar wavelength in future projects perhaps? 

JP: I think fans can definitely expect more dystopian dance numbers from us! We love dance music from Daft Punk, MSTRKRFT & we love dark haunting sonics like Radiohead. 

 

SWF: I like the sound of that! Speaking of which, the release of Rose and then Schemin’ has me hoping for an album. Is it true? 

JP: No new album in the works I’m afraid. We were finishing up ‘wya’ when Rose just came to life. And Schemin’ was one of the first recorded tracks for ‘wyd’

Who knows when an album will arrive. 


SWF: Schemin’ to me could definitely be in a Tim Burton soundtrack. If you could attribute this song to a film or tv show, do any come to mind?  

P: Have you seen the Netflix Show ‘La Casa De Papel’ / ‘Money Heist’? I think Schemin’ would work well with that show or any similar show. Maybe ‘Black Mirror’!


SWF: I hear that! Finally, I have to ask, are you coming to the UK anytime soon?!

JP: Unfortunately there are no set dates/plans to visit UK. We’d definitely love to! The last time we were there, it was such a fun experience and I can only imagine it being more fun in the future!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lindos Part III

-
Image
Rhodes is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands - and within it sits one of the best places in the world - Lindos. For those who don't know, Lindos isn't just a beach town - it's a gorgeous Greek fairytale.  Lindos is an historic village, with roots tracing back to the 6th Century B.C. It's turquoise waters, white-washed homes, cobbled streets and quaint rooftop eateries are all presided over by the mighty Acropolis, the town's majestic centrepiece, which was built in the 10th Century B.C. I've been to Lindos multiple times now - and it never gets old. I visited Lindos for the third time with my family in July - and though we spent most of it sunbathing, we saw and did some fun a** stuff on our 5 day trip. So let's get into it.  How to Get There  Lindos' closest airport is in Rhodes, the island's biggest city and namesake. From there, you can get a 50 minute taxi ride, which costs about 60 euros. Or you can get a coach, which costs between 1...
Read more

Porto Part II

-
Image
I loved Porto so much my first visit that I went back again this June. Last time, I was a solo traveller on a budget. But this time, I was on a fully-fledged birthday trip with lots more Euros to spend. And I got to see a whole other side to the magical city. So let's get into it.   Accommodation We booked a GuestReady apartment via Airbandb. The charming studio was in the Batalha district, sat directly next to Porto Cathedral and cost £123 each for 3 nights.  Landmarks Palacio de Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) Palacio de Bolsa is one of the most interesting landmarks in Porto. Constructed in the 19th Century, the Neo-classical building was  built on the ruins of the old Sao Francisco convent and sits in Porto's city centre. The palace offers a guided tour in 4 different languages that costs 11 euros and lasts an hour. Make sure to go in advance to book your allotted time slot.  A knowledgeable tour guide talked us through the rich history of each room in the buildi...
Read more

Chamonix

-
Image
Chamonix is an Alpine town in France. During its balmy summers, you can hike, golf, picnic and kayak to your heart's content. But winter is when it really shines. During the colder months, Chamonix transforms into a winter wonderland that looks almost too beautiful to be real.  With its babbling rivers, scenic surroundings, cobbled streets, historic town centre and charming chalets, all of which presided over by the mighty Mont Blanc, Chamonix looks like something out of an old book. I've been fortunate enough to visit my relatives there a few times throughout my life. So without further ado, here's a wee recap of my last ski trip to Chamonix. Author's note: I'm fortunate enough to stay with my Auntie and Uncle whenever I visit Chamonix, so this blog is very much a Chamonix-on-a-budget vibe. Anyways, let's get into it. How to Get There The closest airport to Chamonix is Geneva Airport in Switzerland. From there, it's either a 1 hour car journey or 1 hour 20 ...
Read more