Scarlet
Room are a 4 Piece from Washington (Not the DC one but the one by
Seattle) and after hearing the promo dc they sent out with their
pack I just had to interview them for Street Voice. Here´s what
they had to say:
Punk
Globe: You´ve got an EP being released very soon so can you tell
our readers about it and where they can pick it up?
This will be our first EP and it will be named From the Shadow,
after one of the tracks. Eloise (drummer), who has the written all
the lyrics on this EP, was very inspired by a difficult experience
she went through and therefore the theme for this EP is about
overcoming hardship and coming out a stronger individual. Our EP
will be sold at our shows, in local record stores, and online.
Punk Globe: Have you seen/heard a copy of the finished
product yet?
We will be recording in January so the finished product will not
be heard or available until the end/beginning of February. We do
hear and see an awesome finished product in our heads though!!
Punk Globe: So what is the scene like where you live? Do
you get much support?
The Seattle scene is very indie rock driven, it´s all about a
certain look. We are not interested in confroming to a "look". For
us, music is not about seeming like perfect, cool rockstars. We
want to be honest and communicate our passion for music to our
fans. That is what really matters in art, communication of an idea
and passion.
Punk Globe: Are you going out on tour to promote the new
EP and if so where?
We are planning a tour over the summer, around Washington,
California, and Oregon. There will also be a CD release party in
Seattle.
Punk Globe: Who writes the lyrics/music and where do you
find the inspiration from?
The writing process generally begins with Eloise and Aleksandra
(vocalist). Eloise writes lyrics and comes up with a concept for
the music and then translates that to Aleksandra, who takes the
lyrics and brings the mood to life with melody. Often, guitar
parts are written by Aleksandra on the piano which brings an
unusual classical mood to our sound. After the lyrics and melody
are established, the song is brought to practice and pieced
together. Kris (bassist) is also responsible for guitar parts and
has written all the second guitar parts for our EP. Eloise finds
inspiration for her lyrics from hardships she has had (recently
struggled with thyroid cancer). She also believes (as does the
whole band) in fighting for positive change and thinking outside
your comfort zone. Aleksandra derives inspiration for her melodies
from Eloise´s lyrics and that is how a song is born.
Punk Globe: Where would you like to see the band heading
towards in 2006?
In 2006 we hope to have a manager and strong fanbase...maybe even
get signed!
Punk
Globe: Who´s the most likeliest in the band to give old George
Bush a slap?
G. Bush deserves a Scarlet Room group spanking!
Punk Globe: Sell yourselves to our readers in no more than
10 words?
Music is our God, let us convert you!!
Punk Globe: Anything you´d like to add?
We make music for the right reasons. Not for a pipe dream of fame
and glamour, but because we have no choice, it is the driving
force in our lives. We will continue to strive for success with
honest music and unbending personal integrity. So support us!
Thanks for the interview!
Thanks to Scarlet Room for doing the
interview. They´re a top band and well worth a listen.
