Interview with the Cubical

These great guys from Britain managed to be named `One of the coolest bands ever´ by Mojo magazine. I have to admit that they really are... Due to their unique sound, which is bluesy, raw and like nothing else you’ve ever heard. I don’t think there’s need to say anything more. Just find out yourself at http://www.myspace.com/thecubicalthecubical
Listen to their rocking tunes and keep an eye on this amazing band!

Interview with: Dan (vocals)
Interviewed by: Pearl

How was your day? Did you do anything special?

My day has been pretty good, bit of a hangover but just relaxed all day watching True Blood. But nothing special.

You´ve just released your debut album, how would you describe it?

I'm never too good at describing our sound so I'll just say a collection of finely crafted songs, some fast, some slow, mutated blues.

What have been your inspiration sources and influences on this album?

We draw on a wide variety of influences and each member of the band brings something different but we all love the blues, Son House, Howlin Wolf, Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits, Dr John, Nick Cave. We are also into the likes of Hank Williams, Bing, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, all the classic song writers.

Why did you choose for Dead Young Records?

Dead Young Records are a pretty cool label, good guys and into similar stuff so we kinda picked each other really.

How are you going to conquer the British music scene?

Well were just gonna do our thing, play our songs around the country and hopefully people will jump aboard the good ship Cubical. We've already gotta a cultish following in bizarre pockets of the UK.

Do you think that being in a band is a way to escape the everyday life?

Well maybe at first but we've been doing it awhile so its just part of our everyday lives now but yeh it does break up the mundanity of the daily grind.

Have you changed as a person since you were in this band?

I suppose I have yeah I've probably grown in confidence and ability amongst other things. Bad habits too. People change by nature.

Would you change your sound and become more mainstream for the money and the fame?

No I don't think we could ever do that really its not in us. Personally I could only do something if I was interested in it and excited by it artistically and I'd say the same for the rest of the guys.

You´ve already achieved a lot, but do you have any unfulfilled dreams left?

Of course plenty of unfilled dreams. We just want to take this forward to the next level, record a new album and come and play in Holland, hopefully though that will be early next year.