PVRIS (pronounced Paris) got together in 2012 in Massachusetts, and since then have blown up all over the world, winning awards right left and centre. With some brilliant videos, a strong monochrome look and catchy rock tunes that can never be forgotten they’ve recently been on tour with Fall Out Boy and Bring Me The Horizon. Originally meant to be playing the Waterfront, they’ve been moved up to the LCR for their gig this month, which has also now sold out. A massive band with a massive fanbase, they’re destined for stardom. I asked lead singer Lyndsey if she’s ever been to Paris and her experience of sexism in the music industry.
12 / April 2016/
outlineonline.co.uk
W
hat’s your personal musical background?
Troughout elementary school, middle school and high school, my brother and I did a lot of after school music classes together like jazz band, concert band, marching band (we were on our high school drumline together), etc. In these bands I played saxophone, euphonium, guitar, bass, and assorted percussion/drums, so I was all over the place. When my brother started playing in rock bands with his friends, that’s when I started to write music and want to play in a rock band as well. Had you been to Paris before you called the band that? Nope! We’ve actually only been to Paris once and it was only for 24 hours for a
headlining gig. We saw the city for maybe an hour or two and the rest of the day we were stuck inside doing press and soundchecking. We will return though! You’ve been described as electro-metalcore. Would you say you’re just making the music you want to make rather than fitting into a certain genre? Tat sounds like quite an insane genre name. I don’t really see where the metalcore comes into play, but I can certainly understand the “electro” element. We honestly just want to make music that we’re genuinely excited about and proud of, and stuff we’d want to listen to on our own. We aren’t trying to pigeonhole
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64