By: Chris Stead
The Horrors
A New “Old” Sound
There is a new sound emerging in the music world and it sounds like a little piece of vintage goth/punk heaven. This sound is being produced by a group called The Horrors. A little bit punk, a little bit electro, dressed in black and made up to look like the children of the 60’s british invasion and the 80’s new wave, The Horrors are making noise like something that hasn’t passed through the scene since the early eighties.
They are a little tight lipped about the nature and direction of the band, but in this pre-Comic Convention preview, we will give you a taste of what Faris had to say about the group.
Gothic Angst Webzine (GAW):It sounds like you draw a lot from the eighties punk sound. What groups were most influential in the development of your sound?
Faris: My Bloody Valentine, Jesus & Mary Chain, James Chance, Mars, Joe Meek
GAW: Your sound has a particular retro feel. Was this intentional or did it just
work out that way?
Faris: We endeavour to take influences from all decades and try and make something
new and relevant in response. We don’t believe in regurgitation.
GAW: Does your visual style carry a message?
Faris: Our image reflects the music, high impact and striking. Equally, like our music it polarises opinion.
Also, check out their new video from The Horrors, just click below!
