Interview by Geno McGahee
Scared stiff had the opportunity to sit down and speak with BROKEN LINES, a punk band from West Wales and discuss their music and message. In a very interesting interview, Broken Lines speaks from the heart and talks about their ups, downs and everything in between…
GM: Can you introduce yourself to the public? How would you describe your band, your style, your message?
Broken Lines was formed in 2014. We are a 3 piece band playing unique and original music from Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Our emphasis is to create upbeat and energetic music with punk, rock, psychedelic and just about anything else that influences us! We play for the love and enjoyment of music and aim to portray that in our songs and performances. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow and serene, but always refreshing and uniquely our own. Strong beats and growling bass punctuated with searing guitar and a vocal performance to match! Delivering an experience that is intense, exciting and emotionally charged.
We feel we don’t really have a specific style and are difficult to pigeonhole. We play whatever floats our boat and have quite an eclectic mix of themes due our wide range of influences. Above all, it’s about creating an experience and a feeling and sharing that with our audience.
Our message is simple, uncompromising and direct:
“THE RULING ELITE MUST BE STOPPED!”
GM: What got you into music?
We all have our own reasons for getting in to music, and have got here by different paths. I think the common element between us is the recognition that music is a powerful force and a beautiful experience – it needs to be shared!
GM: What musicians/bands were your inspirations?
Mark: The Stranglers, The Clash, Dead Kennedys, New Model Army, Bob Marley, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Steve Harley.
Dave: Jimi Hendrix, Nick Cave, Rage Against The Machine, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, The Clash, Bowie.
Jack: New York Dolls and The Pink Fairies.
GM: Talk about your latest album. What should the public expect?
Our latest album is entitled “Liberation” and is an eclectic mix of styles that we have each brought to the table. It has been received with critical acclaim and we are very proud of it! It is available either digitally on all platforms or as a CD via BandCamp.
GM: What has been the best experience you’ve had being in the business?
Playing live without a doubt!
GM: What has been the worst experience you’ve had?
Not playing live without a doubt!
GM: With the changing mediums in the distribution of music, how difficult is it to make a living in the business?
It has always been difficult to make a living in this industry. You need to treat it like you would any other business. Times change and so do platforms and delivery methods. However, the process of making music is the same, you just need to alter your marketing strategy and harden up your attitude.
GM: Any final thoughts?
We are always looking to play live. If anyone out there wants us, give us a shout!
https://www.facebook.com/brokenlinesuk
https://www.instagram.com/ukbrokenlines
https://brokenlinesuk.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6Yejfsxv7JRRjeFbdT2vQ
