Frank Turner

“In a lot of ways I’m having my cake and eating it right now because I’ve got all the advantages of being in a band but at the same time I retain the sense of control that comes from being a solo artist…"

“The one thing that I’ve always tried to do with my music is just write songs that I think are good songs, regardless of the context."

"The guys at Interscope made a great pitch. They essentially gave me a marketing plan that meant I didn’t have to change anything about how I do my business or compromise anything artistically."

Frank Turner may very well be one of the busiest men in the music industry, having achieved more in the last year or so than a lot of people can boast in a lifetime. Along with the upcoming release of his fifth full length album Tape Deck Heart, he has performed at the 2012 London Olympic Games, began working on an exciting new side project, Mongol Horde, and is currently preparing to make his way around the globe with his new album, from the US to China, before arriving down under in April. Killyourstereo.com recently caught up with the musician to have a chat about the new record, and find out how he juggles his busy schedule.

"When Million Dead broke up, the prospects of me having any sort of future in playing music were dim, particularly if I was going to do a complete stylistic left hand turn."

He doesn't want a porn star girlfriend either, by the sounds of things.

Turner’s voice was on overdrive the whole set. It’s surprising that someone’s vocal chords can produce such controlled intensity for such a long period of time

Turner and co. put on a tremendous show to a packed Manning Bar. You get the feeling the next album they tour out here will be to much bigger venues.

I take my cues as much from watching footage of James Brown as the punk bands I grew up on.”