Define your genre in five words or less:
British flavoured kaleidoscopic pop.
How long have you been gigging and writing?
I released my debut album Bird’s Bread in 2012 and started playing shows around the same time. I have a new live band now and there are seven of us.
What has been your favourite gig you’ve played to date?
Wilding played with Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals while I was on crutches and in a moonboot. An achievement in adversity. And I still pulled a few dance moves.
What inspires or has influenced your music the most?
My record collection and love of British pop music, from The Beatles to Blur. And working with Robin Waters. It’s also likely that I’m empty inside and have a deep-rooted psychological need for approval, which in turn drives me to make music.
What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed?
Well, obviously you need talent, but like every other industry it helps to get ahead if you’re born into a privileged and wealthy family, which is unfortunate because so many influential groups and music genres have had working class roots. I just don’t see it these days.
Do you have any record releases to date? What? Where can I get it?
My second album Molecules To Moons was just released on Half A Cow Records/MGM. You can get it from the usual places as a digital download, CD or limited edition vinyl.
WILDING’s album launch goes down on Friday August 28 at The Grace Darling with friends The Royal Jellies, Darling James, Royal Commission and DJ Harry Rag.
