The DSM IV have been continuing their Family Jewels tour with a new string of dates top celebrate their recently released 'Wiseguy' single and 'Negative Utopia' EP. Holly Surguy caught up with them in a rare moment of reflective calm before the storm this weekend!
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“Somewhere between The Stooges primal garage punk and Suicide's screeching futurism...blistering dance-punk” -
CLASH
What are your favourite aspects of the recording process for your songs? Your’e currently on your newest tour which started recently, how are you liking it?
The process of getting from an initial spark of inspiration out of nowhere to a fully formed tune is so exciting and life affirming for us. We use recording as a writing tool to develop ideas and build on.
Photo by @richiebyates
Have you learnt anything new from being on this tour?
The tour’s going great. Just the continuing affirmation of the kindness of (most) strangers and that the rock and roll spirit still lives.
Having listened to your older music and newest stuff, I noticed they differ in styles quite bit; which would you say is your favourite album you’ve released yet?
We’re thinking of releasing a Greatest Hits record soon. It will be a compilation of every song we’ve ever released. That will be my favourite album of ours.
Who first inspired you to make music?
Music has been an integral part of all of our lives since day dot. It only made sense for us all to continue that journey.
Which genres would you say your music best fits into and how is your music received within those scenes in a modern age where music tends to bleed into more than just one specific genre?
We don’t really fit into a box. I don’t think music fans care about genres anymore. They just want good music. We write earnestly and sincerely, without trying to steer the music in any particular direction. It just goes where it needs to, which leads to some really interesting places.
Regarding the DSM IV, would say mental health effects your relationship with music and why you make it?
Mental health effects all of our daily lives whether we like it or not, it’s inescapable. Being able to channel these challenges into a creative outlet is a beautiful thing.
What are your expectations for the tour, where are your favourite venues to play and how has Negative Utopia been received so far?
The tour has been a great mix of seeing old faces and new ones. Lots of new cities we’ve never played before, which is exciting. I’ve seen loads of amazing music and Night And Day Cafe in Manchester, so playing there was a special moment for me. Shacklewell Arms is always a good time too. Negative Utopia has gone down a treat thus far! Really exciting to be able to add new tunes to the set.
Debut Album NEW AGE PARANOIA Out Now via 9x9 Records
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See The DSM IV tonight at The Grove, Notts. Limited tickets on sale on door only - £12
7.00 pm Doors
11 pm Curfew
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