Read the new interview with the amazing sisters Nicola and Helen Frisby.
Visits the website:
http://www.thefrisbysband.co.uk/
Get the debut EP Philosolove at the links below!
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/philosolove-ep/id620558209
http://thefrisbys.bandcamp.com/album/philosolove-ep
Where were you born, where have you lived?
Nicola: We were born in Norfolk, England but lived in Germany for 12 years. We only moved back to England when we were 17.
How did you choose the name of the group and is that your real last name?
Helen: Yes it's our real last name! Me and Nicola played as a duo in college and that's what we were known as. We wanted to change the name but it just sort of stuck.
Have you studied music together?
Helen: Yes we both did a music degree at university.
How many instruments do you play?
Nicola: I play guitar, sing and I am learning to play the piano.
Helen: I play guitar, flute, sing and play a bit of harp.
Have you any other solo projects outside the group?
Nicola: Yes, we both write songs for the band and also our own compositions. It's hard to find the time but we hope to be recording songs for our additional project 'IamUnicorn' in the next few months.
When did you decide to create this band?
Helen: In 2011 we first began to talk about the idea. None of us were really performing at that time and having heard some of our early songs, Marc and Sam asked us if we would like to become a four piece.
For the genre of music you want play, who decides what kinds of instruments you will need?
Nicola: It depends on the song really. We are very lucky to have Sam and Marc who are brilliant musicians and can pick up most instruments. We try to add only what is needed to enhance the songs.
Listening to your song we are charmed by the sweetness and the melancholy. What your life's theme song could be?
Nicola: Thank you! It's hard to say. I love songs that make me feel something, whether happy or sad. I'm not sure what my life's theme song would be.... the new Keaton Henson song 'You' seems to strike a real chord with me at the minute.
Writing the words to songs is often thought of as personal. What is your process for writing songs ? Do you write together?
Helen: We often begin songs alone and then bring them to the band to work on. Our lyrics are personal to us and it can be hard to explain what our songs are about. We'd like to think they can be interpreted in different ways.
The boys are they an important part of the group ?
Helen: Absolutely. They add so much in terms of instrumentation and musicality. We're beginning to write together more as a whole band, which is great and brings a new dimension to our sound.
What are your musical influences and what music are you listening to right now?
Nicola: Right now I'm listening to Rae Morris, Keaton Henson, Ella Fitzgerald, First Aid Kit and Daughter. As a band we have very diverse influences.
You have saved a E.P. called Philosolove. A new album will be recorded soon? If yes, can you tell us more about that?
Helen: We are working on a new E.P that should be ready in the new year. We're looking forward to getting it out there and will hopefully be releasing a single in the next couple of months.
Where can we buy your music?
Nicola: You can download it from Itunes and Amazon or buy a physical copy from our Bandcamp page on Facebook.
You are twins but only Nicola wears glasses. It's just for recognizing you is she the most myopic of you both?
Nicola: I'm definitely the blinder out of the two of us!
Beyond glasses, do you devote full attention to your image?
Helen: We think about what we wear for photo shoots and gigs but not really more than that. We're quite a casual, laid back band!
