Interview: Big Scary

Fresh from a recent North American tour, Jo Syme tells Broadsheet that she and Iansek continue to challenge each other on their musical direction following Vacation. As distinct a recording as it is – with its stabbing guitars, multi-genre composition, lush piano and atmospherics – there is always room to continue evolving, says Syme. “We’re confident in doing quieter…

Fresh from a recent North American tour, Jo Syme tells Broadsheet that she and Iansek continue to challenge each other on their musical direction following Vacation. As distinct a recording as it is – with its stabbing guitars, multi-genre composition, lush piano and atmospherics – there is always room to continue evolving, says Syme. “We’re confident in doing quieter songs now,” she admits. “Like doing slower songs with more mood…listening to Beach House’s Teen Dream before recording Vacation, we brought in prettier, synthier things to the studio and now want to follow this sound.” Syme explains that she and Iansek’s continued fixation with Beach House has them gravitating more towards an ambiance-riddled sound than the “party-driven” tracks heard in stages throughout their miscellaneous debut. Read the full piece here.

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