Ferocious four-piece The Nyx are about to explode into 2017 with the release of their debut self-titled EP, out now via Rumours Music. These empowering women are making music with a purpose and they’re doing it with huge servings of attitude, emotion and raw authenticity.
In this interview spotlight, we chat with members of The Nyx about their newest release, influences, streaming music and more.
Full Q&A along with links and streams below.
Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. What attracted you to this genre(s) or style(s)?
Collectively, from a young age, we all listened to a lot of male dominated bands who regularly screamed into microphones with their long tangled hair, releasing a bundle of angst.
Personally, I was angry child, so I had a lot of aggression to release, and soft pretty pop just didn’t work for me. So in turn it was these male fronted bands such as Nirvana, foo fighters, ACDC and The Smiths that attracted me to the genre!
Playing and listening to rock is an outlet for us all. When you have a lot to say and you want to say it loud, rock gives you that platform for expression.
What led you into this journey with music? And further, what drives you to push it out to the public? PLUS Were you trying to accomplish anything specific on this new project? Creatively or otherwise?
I’d like to say that I had it all planned out and I knew exactly what I wanted in life, but that would be a big lie.
I knew I was creative and I had a lot to say so I picked up a guitar and let loose.
When people don’t want to listen to you I find it’s best to shout it in their faces and music is the best way to do that without getting yourself into trouble.
As a band, we stand for the freedom to emotionally express yourself without being judged and labeled. I’m sure the rest of the world does too, but if it did – we wouldn’t have to be shouting to be heard. It is this freedom of creativity and expression that makes us want to write. If the public wants to get on board with that and like what we have to say then that a plus for us.
Who or what influences your creativity? Have your tastes in music changed over time?
Although, I’m slightly contradicting myself here with my dislike of pop, but I’d have to say Spice Girls are major influence of ours. Growing up it was great listening and even watching screaming hairy men, but we always felt slightly … cut off.
There wasn’t a great deal to aspire to as a young girl. I found myself being force feed mainstream music, but as soon as I saw Scary and Sporty Spice kartwheel onto my tiny TV screen, I suddenly felt a bubble of empowerment in my tummy.
The aftermath of the Spice Girls developed us into manic girl band addicts. With the likes of Janis Joplin, Skunk Anansie (Stoosh), Hole and Bikini Kill on constant spin in our CD walkmans.
What was the last song you listened to?
Girl Band – Why they hide their bodies under my garage. The ultimate song to cycle to on your way into your boring day job.
Which do you prefer? Vinyl? CDs? MP3s?
Vinyl is always our no. 1, but we were CD babies and once Becky’s bedroom walls was plastered with them.
How about this one…. Do you prefer Spotify? Apple Music? Bandcamp? Or something else? Why?
We prefer to pay for our music, but Spotify allows for easy access to tons of great tracks, which means you can create endless playlists of all the music you love.
Other than the digital era overwhelming us with access to an abundance of music, what is the biggest challenge you face when trying to connect with or find new fans?
Live music has taken a turn for the worse with popular music venues closing down in London.The impact of this has actually benefited smaller underground music venues. This means we are back to the days of sweaty and smelly packed out rooms, which are such joys to play! Nevertheless, we need to keep supporting our local girl and boy ‘gangs’ by getting off our butts and actually going to shows rather than live streaming them from our bedrooms!
Where is the best place to connect with you online? Discover more music?
