{"id":161111,"date":"2019-11-01T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T23:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=161111"},"modified":"2019-11-01T08:30:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T00:30:38","slug":"wolf-alice-interview-visions-of-a-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/wolf-alice-interview-visions-of-a-life\/","title":{"rendered":"British alt-rock band Wolf Alice on the emotional highs and lows of making Visions of a Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

From bedroom pop<\/a> to Kanye<\/a> drops, we’re all about music and the way it makes us feel. We interviewed one of our favourites – British alternative four-piece band Wolf Alice – about the storytelling in their latest album Visions of a Life, as well as the emotional highs and lows of touring as a band. <\/span><\/p>\n

A chat with Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice<\/b><\/h3>\n

Most known for their uproarious grunge rock energy, Wolf Alice was actually formed as a London-based acoustic duo initially in 2010. It soon turned into a four-piece alternative rock band consisting of Ellie Rowsell, Joff Oddie, Theo Ellis and Joel Amey. Having released their debut full-length album My Love Is Cool in 2015, the band has gained significant traction with their hit singles like Moaning Lisa Smile and Bros. Not only was their critically-acclaimed sophomore album Visions of a Life ranked as one of the <\/span>best indie albums of 2017<\/span><\/a> by multiple critics, it also won the 2018 Mercury Prize. If you fancy a pure rock frenzy, then definitely check out Wolf Alice. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hi, Ellie. Congratulations on your Mercury Music Prize for Visions of a Life! Can you share with us some difficulties you\u2019ve encountered along the way?<\/b><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s difficult starting off because it can be frustrating when you feel like no one cares. It\u2019s expensive being in a band even when you’ve garnered some success. It\u2019s hard touring so much because you have to give up a normal life at home. <\/span><\/p>\n

The album gravitates towards a storytelling approach, what inspired you to give birth to these stories? <\/b><\/h3>\n

Mainly just my life, my feelings and of the people around me. I like reading books, plays and films, so I guess I\u2019ve learnt a little bit about storytelling that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wolf Alice at Lollapolooza Berlin (Photography: Jono White, Wolf Alice via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The title track Visions of a Life really builds tension and momentum, can you explain the fear\/frustration\/anxiety behind that contribute to its sound? <\/b><\/h3>\n

Visions of a Life is an amalgamation of loads of snippets of ideas that didn’t become full songs that we just put together to make one long song. I don’t really know where the fear\/frustration and anxiety came from. I suppose it\u2019s because a song that long should have a lot of dynamic and tension in order to keep one’s attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve had a hectic year touring around the world. How does it feel to have such a prominent recognition?<\/b><\/h3>\n

It feels great to know that people are enjoying what you’re doing and cheering you on. It\u2019s intimidating too because there are people watching and analysing and criticising your every move.<\/span><\/p>\n