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The Ringards
Musicians — London
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
We’re The Ringards (means out of fashion in French). We’re based in London but originally from all over the place.
Enzo was born in France but grew up in LA, Fred is from Preston, Gary hails from Northern Ireland, and Joe from Winchester.
What do you do?
Zo sings and strums rhythm, Freddie plays lead and is the production fairy of the band, Gaz is on bass, Joe bangs the drums and flirts with electronics from time to time.
Describe your style in three words?
Poorly ironed shirt...
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
E: The Libertines at Hyde Park. It's quite something when 'Horror Show' comes on loud and proud, grabs you from the get-go.
F: The Chemical Brothers at Glastonbury.
J: The Prodigy at Isle of Wight, mad vibes when 'Nasty' came on.
G: I’d have to go with The Libertines as well, caught them in Dublin, 'What Became Of The Likely Lads' played and it quickly became a sweaty ripped shirt kind of evening.
If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
E: Probably Fat White Family and Pulp. I hear a lot of us in them. Serendipity will play its role.
J: Miles Davis and Sticky Fingers, I adore both.
Which subculture defines you?
I’d say the Punk subculture, which is oh so relevant today as we’re all referencing that past, that youth in revolt and anger within...
And as in all times of uncertainty, we’re clinging to our humble and holistic observations in search of others, and from all that anger and isolation comes a certain unification bound by a shared feeling. Punk is a gentle kiss.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
E: Probably an attempt to guilt-trip Jesus... In all seriousness and without much thought to it, Mac DeMarco, the cowboy seems like the “bon vivant” we all aspire to be.
G: Jimi Hendrix seemed like a cool cat.
J: Max Roach was such an amazing jazz musician, would love to spend some time with him learning his intricate ways of playing.
F: I feel like Tarantino would give out the most in an hour.
Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
We recently played this intimate family-run festival on a beach in the south of France. That was a change of scenery.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
E: Gustave Courbet was pretty badass.
J: George from Yellow Days, he’s constantly bringing out such soulful music. ‘Nothing's Going To Keep Me Down’ is a song I can’t get enough of.
Catch The Ringards performing at The Waiting Room, London on 14th January 2020.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
E: 'Ederlezi' by Goran Bregovic.
G: 'Four Kicks' by Kings of Leon.
J: 'Boys Will Be Boys' by Every Avenue.
A song that defines the teenage you?
E: 'Life on Mars' by David Bowie.
F: 'Bored' by Deftones.
J: 'Arguing with Thermometers' by Enter Shikari.
G: 'Lounge Act' by Nirvana.
One record you would keep forever?
E: 'Is This It' by The Strokes. Modern age
F: 'Definitely Maybe' by Oasis. Champagne Supernova
J: 'In Our Nature' by José González. Down the Line
G: 'Shotter’s Nation' by Babyshambles, Carry on up the Morning
A song lyric that has inspired you?
E: "My life swam around me, it took a look and drowned me in its own existence." From 'Down In The Tube Station At Midnight' by The Jam.
F: "Don’t follow leaders, watch the parkin’ meters." From 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' by Bob Dylan. Simple line that says everything...
J: "But my soul floats, adrift thoughtless minds, distorted lines." From 'Border Line' by King Krule.
G: "The city’s hard, the city’s fair." From 'What A Waster' by The Libertines.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
E: 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' by Arctic Monkeys. Pun intended...
F: 'Over and Over' by Hot Chip.
J: 'Oh Honey' by Delegation.
G: 'Let’s Dance' by David Bowie, classic.
A song you wished you had written?
E: 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' by Joy Division.
F: 'Oh Well' by Fleetwood Mac, that riff.
J: 'I’m Just Snacking' by Gus Dapperton.
G: 'Someday' by The Strokes.
Best song to Turn up loud?
E: 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' by The Stooges.
F: 'Genesis' by Justice.
J: 'Land Of Pleasures' by Sticky Fingers.
G: 'A Lizard State' by King Krule.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
E: 'Ding Dong' by Nellie McKay.
J: 'Hello Darling' by Tippa Irie.
G: 'Gold' by Spandau Ballet.
F: 'Love Will Keep Us Together' by Captain & Tennille.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
E: Double-headed snake of a question, depends what company you're in, you could very well opt for Vera Lynn and 'We’ll Meet Again' or see cupid and spin some 'Moody’s Mood For Love' by King Pleasure, that's the right measure!
F: Anything by The Verve.
J: 'Frontiers Are Where You Find Them' by Trevor Kowalski.
G: 'Sympathy For The Devil' by The Rolling Stones.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
E: Mattiel Brown, Pregoblin, Jacob Slater’s quite the writer.
F: Black Midi.
J: Palace, Sports Team, Still Woozy, Kindness.
G: Pregoblin, Sleaford Mods' on top, although not very new.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
We’re The Ringards (means out of fashion in French). We’re based in London but originally from all over the place.
Enzo was born in France but grew up in LA, Fred is from Preston, Gary hails from Northern Ireland, and Joe from Winchester.
What do you do?
Zo sings and strums rhythm, Freddie plays lead and is the production fairy of the band, Gaz is on bass, Joe bangs the drums and flirts with electronics from time to time.
Describe your style in three words?
Poorly ironed shirt...
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
E: The Libertines at Hyde Park. It's quite something when 'Horror Show' comes on loud and proud, grabs you from the get-go.
F: The Chemical Brothers at Glastonbury.
J: The Prodigy at Isle of Wight, mad vibes when 'Nasty' came on.
G: I’d have to go with The Libertines as well, caught them in Dublin, 'What Became Of The Likely Lads' played and it quickly became a sweaty ripped shirt kind of evening.
If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
E: Probably Fat White Family and Pulp. I hear a lot of us in them. Serendipity will play its role.
J: Miles Davis and Sticky Fingers, I adore both.
Which subculture defines you?
I’d say the Punk subculture, which is oh so relevant today as we’re all referencing that past, that youth in revolt and anger within...
And as in all times of uncertainty, we’re clinging to our humble and holistic observations in search of others, and from all that anger and isolation comes a certain unification bound by a shared feeling. Punk is a gentle kiss.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
E: Probably an attempt to guilt-trip Jesus... In all seriousness and without much thought to it, Mac DeMarco, the cowboy seems like the “bon vivant” we all aspire to be.
G: Jimi Hendrix seemed like a cool cat.
J: Max Roach was such an amazing jazz musician, would love to spend some time with him learning his intricate ways of playing.
F: I feel like Tarantino would give out the most in an hour.
Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
We recently played this intimate family-run festival on a beach in the south of France. That was a change of scenery.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
E: Gustave Courbet was pretty badass.
J: George from Yellow Days, he’s constantly bringing out such soulful music. ‘Nothing's Going To Keep Me Down’ is a song I can’t get enough of.
Catch The Ringards performing at The Waiting Room, London on 14th January 2020.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
E: 'Ederlezi' by Goran Bregovic.
G: 'Four Kicks' by Kings of Leon.
J: 'Boys Will Be Boys' by Every Avenue.
A song that defines the teenage you?
E: 'Life on Mars' by David Bowie.
F: 'Bored' by Deftones.
J: 'Arguing with Thermometers' by Enter Shikari.
G: 'Lounge Act' by Nirvana.
One record you would keep forever?
E: 'Is This It' by The Strokes. Modern age
F: 'Definitely Maybe' by Oasis. Champagne Supernova
J: 'In Our Nature' by José González. Down the Line
G: 'Shotter’s Nation' by Babyshambles, Carry on up the Morning
A song lyric that has inspired you?
E: "My life swam around me, it took a look and drowned me in its own existence." From 'Down In The Tube Station At Midnight' by The Jam.
F: "Don’t follow leaders, watch the parkin’ meters." From 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' by Bob Dylan. Simple line that says everything...
J: "But my soul floats, adrift thoughtless minds, distorted lines." From 'Border Line' by King Krule.
G: "The city’s hard, the city’s fair." From 'What A Waster' by The Libertines.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
E: 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' by Arctic Monkeys. Pun intended...
F: 'Over and Over' by Hot Chip.
J: 'Oh Honey' by Delegation.
G: 'Let’s Dance' by David Bowie, classic.
A song you wished you had written?
E: 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' by Joy Division.
F: 'Oh Well' by Fleetwood Mac, that riff.
J: 'I’m Just Snacking' by Gus Dapperton.
G: 'Someday' by The Strokes.
Best song to Turn up loud?
E: 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' by The Stooges.
F: 'Genesis' by Justice.
J: 'Land Of Pleasures' by Sticky Fingers.
G: 'A Lizard State' by King Krule.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
E: 'Ding Dong' by Nellie McKay.
J: 'Hello Darling' by Tippa Irie.
G: 'Gold' by Spandau Ballet.
F: 'Love Will Keep Us Together' by Captain & Tennille.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
E: Double-headed snake of a question, depends what company you're in, you could very well opt for Vera Lynn and 'We’ll Meet Again' or see cupid and spin some 'Moody’s Mood For Love' by King Pleasure, that's the right measure!
F: Anything by The Verve.
J: 'Frontiers Are Where You Find Them' by Trevor Kowalski.
G: 'Sympathy For The Devil' by The Rolling Stones.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
E: Mattiel Brown, Pregoblin, Jacob Slater’s quite the writer.
F: Black Midi.
J: Palace, Sports Team, Still Woozy, Kindness.
G: Pregoblin, Sleaford Mods' on top, although not very new.
The Ringards | Holiday B*itch (live at Fuzzbrain Studios 2019)
The Ringards | Velvet Pelvic (2019)
The Ringards | Glasgow Television (2019)
The Ringards | Steppenwolf (2018)