Tummyache

Name, where are you from?
My name is Soren Bryce and I’m originally from Amarillo, Texas. I now live in London, UK.

Describe your style in three words?
Neutrals, basics, comfort.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
The best gig I’ve seen recently was Gag Salon at Cavendish Arms. Their song 'Horses' is an absolute banger.

If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
I’d love to play with Poe! She’s such an intriguing, confident voice. Her lyrics are very poignant and especially at the time she started releasing music she was paving a way for women like me. I really love her song 'Choking The Cherry'. The other band would have to be Slint. Slint is one of my favourite bands. Their album 'Spiderland' was very influential to me when I was DIY touring in America. My favourite track off of that would probably be 'Breadcrumb Trail'. Also, I’m sorry but I have to give an honourable mention to Viv Albertine!

Which subcultures have influenced you?
The DIY scene in America was really where I found a footing for what I could explore as an artist. The punks, hardcore kids and metal scene all took me in with loving arms and really helped me embrace these new ideas about my own songwriting. It was very freeing to find that circuit while I lived in Nashville, TN. The pacific northwest riot grrrl scene was also always there looming in my creative process as well (Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, Heavens to Besty etc).

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
I’d love to spend an hour with any person who lives off-grid and really pick their brain. I have a huge dream to move out to the remote countryside, build a studio, and live off the land. I don’t know if it’s because I want to return to my Texan roots as I get older, but it just sounds really lovely. We recorded the next album recently in a remote studio called Middle Farm Studios, and it was so magical.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I’m afraid the amazing and lovely promoters of London will be sad to hear this but I will always have a soft spot for a place called Healer DIY! in America. It’s a very unassuming shopfront in a strip mall on the outskirts of Indianapolis, IN. When you enter however you realise this place is so special. It always has many art pop-up shows on and when you play your show on their small stage, you’re literally surrounded by local art installations.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I think Sylvia Massy is my number one icon. She is so insanely good at what she does and really encourages engineers to think outside the box. I found it really interesting that when you attend music university, the percentage of time spent talking about men in the music industry compared to women is so large. Sylvia Massy’s book definitely helped me to grow as an engineer and producer. My favourite thing she’s worked on is probably Spiderbait’s album 'Tonight Alright'. The last track, 'Picky' is really great.

Tummyache recently released their album 'Soak'. Listen, purchase or stream it via linktr.ee/tummyache.