An interview with Vulgarithm
An interview with Vulgarithm
What inspired the name of the band? What are your influences?
Sometimes when thinking of lyrics or interesting phrases when driving in the car, your brain can throw up something quite good. In this case, what actually it throw up was an accurate description of my new music, the vulgarity (2000s metal like SOAD, Tool, NuMetal), the rhythmical (Prodigy, chemical brothers, fatboy slim etc) and the complex algorithms it needs to create it (Nine Inch Nails).
How do you approach songwriting? Are there any themes that you are keen to explore when you start off?
I always have the music first, make demos, sing melodies in the car and let it sit in. Suddenly an emotion will grab onto the melody and themes start becoming apparent from there. Whether that is to do with current affairs, something closer to home or the absurd like pretending to be a rapper. Nothing is off limits, it allows myself to be free with what I create.
How do you approach songwriting? Are there any themes that you are keen to explore when you start off?
I always have the music first, make demos, sing melodies in the car and let it sit in. Suddenly an emotion will grab onto the melody and themes start becoming apparent from there. Whether that is to do with current affairs, something closer to home or the absurd like pretending to be a rapper. Nothing is off limits, it allows myself to be free with what I create.
Why do you write the sort of music that you do?
I love a song with a big riff that grooves and makes you dislodge your neck from enjoyment, I also enjoy the sheer amount of layers that can go into songs whether they are subtle or obvious. Most importantly though I want to always be different, but still be able to draw people in. This could be in melody or the instruments I use.
How do you decide what songs to perform live and how do you transpose them into that live setting?
Vulgarithm has only existed for a year, so unfortunately Covid has stop the live set from becoming public. However I have done some online sets with heavy versions of Ibiza club classics including originals which has lots of visuals, costumes, masks, lights etc. This is the ultimate aim, to not be just “another band”, I want people to come to a Vulgarithm show and go tell others that this is an experience not a gig.
How do you decide what songs to perform live and how do you transpose them into that live setting?
Vulgarithm has only existed for a year, so unfortunately Covid has stop the live set from becoming public. However I have done some online sets with heavy versions of Ibiza club classics including originals which has lots of visuals, costumes, masks, lights etc. This is the ultimate aim, to not be just “another band”, I want people to come to a Vulgarithm show and go tell others that this is an experience not a gig.
What plans do you have for the future?
I have already released 2 EPs, the 2nd EP is currently out 20th November, and 3rd EP will wrap everything up nicely as a trilogy. These are called “Share if you agree”, “Share if you disagree” and “Share in the 3rd degree”. Last EP should be out sometime in 2021.