SCALPING are an experimental techno, noise and post punk act hailing from Bristol. Favourites of Timedance, Whities, Lice and others, their debut EP ‘Chamber‘ is out now and features remixes from Hessle Audio’s BRUCE and Bristol don DJ October. Check out a remix of the skittering techno textures and loops of lead track here:
We sent them our 20 questions – their responses were pretty short and amusing.
Hi, how are you?
Tired
What’s the weather like?
Grey
How do most of your songs start life?
A synth loop or a beat
What was the first single you bought?
The Logical Song – Scooter
Have you ever been starstruck?
Bumped into Duff McKagan in H&M once
The Royal Family: should they stay or should they go?
I think it finished at a good time but I’ve enjoyed the specials they’ve done since as I’m a big fan of Ricky Tomlinson.
If you weren’t doing this, what would you like to be?
A successful musician
What’s your favourite book?
Mr Nice, there’s a hell of a lot to it
What were you like at school?
Bored
What’s the music scene like back home?
Original home in the Midlands? Non-existent. Adopted home in Bristol? Incredible
Best gig you’ve played so far?
Probably ArcTanGent festival. First big stage we played and was a bit of a turning point; it was great to feel a big crowd really click with it.
What’s your favourite single?
Cheese
What do you listen to in your tour van?
Deftones, Dua Lipa, Daniel Avery, Ariana Grande, Giant Swan
What were your favourite artists growing up?
Biffy Clyro, Deftones, Metallica, Alkaline Trio
Who would you want to play you in the film of your life?
Jake Gyllenhaal
Vinyl, CD, Download or stream?
Stream
What’s the best cover version you have ever heard?
Limp Bizkit – Faith
Tell us about your recent release?
It’s our first ever release, 2 of our tunes and then remixes by our friends Bruce & October, released by Council Records.
Any hopes for 2019?
Loads of festivals
What would be your dream collaboration?
Huel
