EP Focus: Edie Green

As a first taste of their forthcoming EP, Edie Green launch their new single, Moonshine, on Friday, April 22, at The Bird with support from Shy Panther and Monroe. Rhys Tarling chats with vocalist/guitarist, Sophie Wiegele.

What distinguishes your upcoming EP from your debut one?

With our first EP we were still figuring where we wanted to go with our sound and which studio best suited our recording style. This EP we had that sorted out, leading to a more cohesive and mature sound. The time between recording the two releases was good to get our juices flowing and create an Edie Green sound. We are releasing, Moonshine, as the first single off the new EP. This track was one of our favourite jams, and took us months to get into a finished product.

What’s your creative process from an idea to a produced song?

It’s always different. Sometimes we get bored of jamming a set and someone will start to play a funky riff or beat and then we go from there. Other times myself or Conor (Brian, guitar) will bring in an idea for a tune which everyone jams out until we’re happy with where it's at.

What has been the high point for Edie Green so far?

It’s always good when we get to go away as a band. Going over east for a gig was really fun, as is going down south playing gigs at Settlers and Clancy’s. Always enjoy a good post-gig chill time.

What are your non-musical influences?

Zambreros is still a major influence on the band.

Do you have a dream venue to perform at?

Also Zambreros.

Are there specific themes you guys are drawn to when it comes to the songwriting process?

For lyric writing I like to take inspiration from interesting experiences I’ve had or experiences I’ve been told about. This is mostly from travelling and chatting with my father.

Is there an underlying philosophy that guides Edie Green?

Hmm, I guess just doing whatever musically and seeing what comes out at the other end. Not really aiming for a certain sound or anything, but just seeing what happens.

Do you guys have any long term goals or are you more playing it by ear?

Definitely have long term goals for the band, mostly to be able to tour nationally and internationally. We’d love to be able to release an album at some point in the future, and also to eventually encourage Conor to stop wearing such tight pants.

Originally published in X-Press Magazine