INTERVIEW: OVVLS — Music Musings & Such

INTERVIEW:

OVVLS

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THE guys of OVVLS…

have been speaking about the new single, Black Butterflies, and why the inspiration behind it is. I ask how the duo got together and whether they have plans for 2019 – and whether there are any goals to tick off the list before the end of this year.

Stephannie and Lee reveal their favourite albums and what plans they have coming up; whether they have a favourite memory from music so far; which artist they support if they had the chance – they recommend a rising artist we need to get behind.

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Hi, guys. How are you? How has your week been?

Great! Not long returned from playing BRUCSTOCK Art & Music Festival in Barcelona so just getting back to reality after that. Amazing experience and our first show in Spain!

For those new to your music; can you introduce yourselves, please?

We’re an Alternative duo from Liverpool fighting back against global trends and challenging genre ideals through art and music.

When did OVVLS get together? Were you bonded by similar music tastes?

OVVLS was launched in 2016. We come from very contradictory musical backgrounds: Lee from Punk/Metal scenes and me from a more commercial Pop/Rock background. Both of these influences can be heard in our music but at the same time fuse to create something new.

Black Butterflies is your latest single. Is there a tale behind it?

The lyrics denote persevering through times of change, which is depicted through the life cycle of a butterfly.

Might we see more material coming next year?

Yes. We will have another release coming in February next year which will be accompanied by an exciting new physical format. More to be unveiled on this in the coming weeks…

What do you hope to achieve by the end of 2018?

After the release of Black Butterflies, we are taking a couple of months to write new material. By the end of the year, we hope to have new and exciting music ready for touring in the New Year.

Do you already have plans for 2019?

Yes. As mentioned; we have a new release dropping in February, which will be accompanied by a brand new physical format and run of shows around U.K./Europe.

Have you got a favourite memory from your time in music so far – the one that sticks in the mind?

The response to our first single, Pain Is Beauty, and hearing it aired on BBC Introducing for the first time. After so long hibernating and curating our sound, we weren’t sure how our music would be received and were so humbled that people wanted to listen!

Which one album means the most to each of you would you say (and why)?

Stephannie: Amy Winehouse – Back to Black

From start to finish, this album is perfect poetry. Catchy songs that are beautifully woven with honest, gut-wrenching emotion. I love how at times Amy’s lyrics are so simple yet speak with such impact. A true songstress that we lost too soon.

Lee: The Prodigy – Music for the Jilted Generation

This is the very first album I got (for my eleventh birthday!) and a crossroads into more Alternative music. Still a great album and I’ll be seeing some of these songs live this Thursday at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.

If you could support any musician alive today, and choose your own rider, what would that entail?

‘Alive today’ narrows down our options…although Portishead would be cool!

As for the rider; we’d like thirteen bottles of red wine, a bowl full of 666 purple Skittles and…only joking! As long as we have a place to say, drinks and food (vegan for Stephannie) we’re easily pleased. It’s more about the show for us.

What advice would you give to new artists coming through?

Work hard, stay positive; challenge your artistry and don’t always follow the norm.

Do you have tour dates coming up? Where can we catch you play?

We can’t reveal as of yet but keep an eye on our social profiles over the coming weeks.

IN THIS PHOTO: Hermetic Delight

Are there any new artists you recommend we check out?

Hermetic Delight. We played a show in Cologne with them last month; really cool vibe.

Do you get much time to chill away from music? How do you unwind?

We don’t get much time to chill away from the music at the moment as we’ve had a busy few months. But, when we do get the chance we like to get outdoors and explore nature. In fact, in a few weeks time we’re going to Iceland to explore and draw inspiration for our winter writing.

Finally, and for being good sports; you can each choose a song and I’ll play it here (not any of your music - I will do that).

Chelsea Wolfe – Carrion Flowers