Previously to this, the band had released their debut single "Losing Touch" / "I'm Down" in 2015, which was followed in 2017 by digital download single "Mirror Man" and on June 1, 2018 by "How Will I Know" / "Tired, Beat And Broken".
Certainly one of the most interesting bands in London these days! Highly recommended!
1) For the viewers of this blog who would not know you, What would you tell about The Pacers to introduce yourselves? How long are you guys together as a band? Who is playing what instrument in the band?
We have been together for about 4 years now, have had a couple of different line ups but are pretty settled now. Here is the today's line-up: Alex Friedl – Lead Vocals and Rhythm guitar; Harry Stam – Lead Guitar; Paul Jarvis – Bass; Gimmy El Helou – Drums
2) About the debut full length record "Forget Everything you know", what can you tell about the recording process? Was this a "live" in the studio recording or a track by track recording with lots of overdubs?We recorded it in three blocks over a few months, but all together, the recording and mixing process was about 10 days, we seem to work pretty quick like that. All tracks were recorded live as in Drums, bass and guitars and over dubbed vocals and guitar solos. We had been playing these songs live for a while so that seems to work for us, and we try capture some live spirit doing it that way. Apart from the vocals, we tried to keep overdubs at a minimum.
3) Do you consider it should be foolish not to use the nowadays recording technology or do you guys only work with analog machines in analog studios?
There is something great about analog that you just can't capture on digital, however for most bands, recording to tape is very expensive so not always possible. We work with a combination of both but if money wasn’t a problem, it would be analog all the way.
4) Is there a main composer in the band or is everybody involved in one way or another?
All Songs are composed by Harry and Alex, once structure and lyrics are completed, its taken into the rehearsal studio where everyone adds their bits to it. But the basis of the songs is completed before everyone works on it.
We're no poets, so usually the lyrics don't come too easily. I think in our band, the composition is what comes first when we write songs, and the lyrics are added afterwards. So basically, we just try to come up with a line that sounds cool, and build from that. We rarely have a theme in mind when writing a song, it just becomes what it becomes. Usually something about various relationships or just psychedelic nonsense.
6) The Pacers are described by some people as a being a "60's psych/garage" band. Do you agree with this label? Are you proud of it or do you consider there is way more than that?
60's psych/garage is definitely where most of our influences come from, so naturally you can hear that in our music. But we're really not trying to be a 60's pastiche band. It's better not to put yourself in a particular category, and keep an open mind when making music - that's what we're trying to do. When we write a new song, we're usually not too worried about how it sounds compared to our other songs, and if it "fits in" or not. If we like it, we'll keep it.
7) To what kind of music did you listen to as teenagers and does it still influence your today work? What were your favorite bands as a teenager? Name 3 bands that you consider still have a influence on your own work today.
It would have to be The Beatles, The Easybeats and The Stooges. I think the Easybeats and the Stooges still have a big influence on us, especially with writing.
8) Do you have a new video on YouTube featuring a track from the new LP??
We have released three Singles from the album, the latest one was How Will I Know? You can also find the videos to our other singles on our channel too.
9) What can concert goers expect at a gig of The Pacers? Are you playing any famous cover songs?
I guess the main thing people will get out of our show is energy, we really get into it and feed off the audience. We don’t do any covers in our set, most sets are 45 mins at the most, so we’d like to cram in as many of our own songs as possible.
10) Are there any bands in The UK today you consider yourself close to?There are a few bands here in London we play with regularly and are good mates with, Green Seagull, Cat Black, The Liquorice Experiment, The Franklys – there are lots of great bands around.
11) Anything you wanna add?
Our debut record is available to buy over at www.psycharella.com on vinyl, but its also available on Itunes and Spotify. Have a listen and come to a show!Thanks!
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