Mozart or Beethoven? Why? (Yes I know this might be pretentious but it’s almost relevant)
Tough call, Beethoven is pretty heavy going but very powerful, Mozart is a bit lighter and more flamboyant and optimistic. So it depends what kind of mood I’m in.
Hmmm…Any particular similarities you see yourself having with your naming inspiration of the 18th century child prodigy? Do you think he would be writing great pop tunes if alive today?
Actually he wasn’t really the inspiration behind the name, it’s Wolf Gang two words, so more along the lines of a gang of wolves rather than the composer. (whoops -ed) Nevertheless, it’s a happy coincidence that it sounds like his first name. I wouldn’t dare compare myself to him, but I do think that if he were alive today he would be writing some pretty outrageous pop albums. Perhaps a requiem for a name too easy to mention.
So…these masked ball house parties we’ve all read about – any plans for more in the future or are you out the party organising game?
I wouldn’t say I’m out completely, but I’m taking a break. There is talk of organising something on a pretty huge scale next year. I’ll let you know nearer the time.
On a personal note, with Angus from State Management being a friend of TBW and your manager – how did he find you or you find him? (psst we won’t tell him what you say, promise…some dirt could be useful)
I think he found me first via a group I had set up on facebook and then checked out my myspace. Oh these modern ways of discovering music eh…
You’ve done two releases on two small DIY labels so far, “Pieces of You” on Neon Gold and “The King…” on brand spanking new Hit Club – do you see a resurgence in small indie labels at the moment?
I think small indie labels are finding more and more relevence in a world where major labels have flooded the market with what can generally be described as shit music. I guess people enjoy being proactive and finding the gems on little labels here and there, rather than waiting to see if the good music will eventually end up on their, by then, sanitised day time radio plate.
What’s the story behind your most recent single “The King and all his men”?
It spun itself and ended up being about a battle between good and evil.
Finally, what’s the last played song on your iPod? (Honesty please)
Literally in my ears at the moment, and it’s Chet Baker’s ‘My Funny Valentine’. A song which I can very strongly recommend.
Well there you have it folks. The wolf has spoken.
And just to keep you listening we’ve got a couple of remixes:
Wolf Gang – The King And All Of His Men (Gaggle Remix)
Wolf Gang – The King And All Of His Men (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)
…and then because it really is a wonderfully beautiful song: