Pris X Ray Spex famously opened their debut single with the lines "Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard, but I think...Oh bondage up yours!". I suspect that all-girl gutter punk band PRIS heartily agree with this sentiment, having burst onto the scene some years ago in a maelstrom of attitude and lipstick. Coolness personified, they were not afraid to aim verbal volleys at boyfriends or bands they considered not fit for purpose. Everything looked on course for them to be the female Manics when, in the blink of an eye, they were gone. Whilst lately they've taken tentative steps back into the limelight, with the issue of self promoted single " A-Bomb in White Heat", I couldn't turn down the chance to get an update on the status of the band from lead singer Cath... |
First up, how's life treating you at the moment? Very good. We've got a endless supply of Moët.... How did you first come to meet up and what prompted you to form
a band? Is it true that you originally used to write songs separately, never
meeting up and sending them to each other by e-mail? When you first burst onto the scene you were fairly confrontational,
launching a few uncomplimentary verbal tirades at other bands including
The Vaccines, Florence & the Machine and The Editors. Do you think
you've now mellowed? Your songs have a certain element of bubble gum pop, but with a
vitriolic underbelly. Was it your intention to lull people into a false
sense of security, whilst subliminally corrupting them? Later numbers, to my ears anyway, seem to have a harder edge. Was
it a conscientious decision to tone down your all "sweetness and
light" image and add a bit of balls (no pun intended)? You initially were a foursome with even (heaven forbid) a boy on
drums. However, lately you seem to be down to a duo. What gives? How did you first come to meet up and what prompted you to form
a band? You Facebook page lists many of your influences. If you had to narrow
the considerable list down to a top 5 who would they be and why? You're not adverse to the odd cover version (Janie Jones, Safety
Dance, Sappy) are there any other band's songs that you'd like to have
a go at?
Rock music has historically been a male orientated industry. What
problems do the fairer sex uniquely encounter and what can be done to
make it a more even playing field? Obvious question, but what was it like to support the Manics in
their hometown gig? In a very punk rock DIY way, you just put out a single "A-Bomb
in White Heat", decorating each cover by hand. What was the idea
behind this or did you just want to get the song out there?
Are there plans for any further releases or gigs? So what does the future hold for PRIS and how will you take over
the World? Finally. Anything you'd like to say to your adoring public?
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