* First things first, tell us a little bit about your music, why did you choose the name "We Are Wolves", & are you a "New Rave" band or do you prefer to be categorized under "Soft-Psych"?
We chose the name We Are Wolves because once, about 5 years ago, Alexander came into the practice space wearing a home made t-shirt with a skeleton spiting out a synth on it. It was also written We Are Wolves on it. We thought it sounded nice. Also, let us say that we are more into the "WE ARE" part of the name then the "WOLVES" part.
If I had to choose between the two, I would definitely go for Soft-Psych. Even though we never have been labeled in this category. But it sounds good, I'm going for it!
* Why did you choose "Fight & Kiss" as the first single?
Because this song is catchy, it has a punk drive and a dance drive to it. We thought it would be a good combination for a We Are Wolves single. Plus, it is short enough!
* You have some interesting titles on "Total Magique" like "Coconut Night", what’s the story behind it & what inspires you to write your songs? Is there a message or is it just words that fits with the music?
Alexander, the singer writes all the lyrics! I think for the first record we wanted the lyrics to be part of the music. Just like another layer of sound on top of everything else let's say! So we went for short sentences and slogans... like primitive chanting. For Total Magique, we wanted to be more pop. Obviously, from that point of view, the lyrics became really important. The approach certainly have changed!
* Were there any difficulties/challenges during the making of "Total Magique”? & I'm curious. Were there any more songs recorded but left out?
I remember we wanted to remain punk in the overall feeling and kind of saturated when it comes to the dance parts. Not so many songs were left out. I can think of one song in particular, but it will be on the Japanese pressing!
* A lot of people are comparing & viewing you as the rivals of the Klaxons? Why do you think that is? Really?
We’ve never been told that! No jokes! That's interesting...well why do you think that is?
* Would your work ever mellow or go mainstream (if it involved a major record deal with a big paycheck)?
I think we will always be inspired by the underground scene. That is where we come from. That's the kind of music we have been listening to growing up. But nobody in the band is afraid of pop music. In fact, we are all fascinated and intrigued by it. The real challenge now that our first record is behind us, is to combine underground attitude and melodies.
* If in the future WAW wanted to add a female vocalist to the band who would it be & why?
There is a female vocalist on one track on Total Magique! Listen to the track "So nice, So cold", it's Alexander's girlfriend voice! I think it fits the song perfectly!
* Blogs writing about new artists & posting their mp3's? Great free promotion or disposable sabotage?
“Great free promotion".
* Why the hell do bands shape their fingers in an "L" form and tap it rapidly on their foreheads every time the word "New Rave" is mentioned?
I don't know...maybe because most people fear trends so they react strongly. I have no opinion really on the New Rave movement. It's just another scene.
* What does WAW do on their freetime?
They fucking enjoy it!
* What was the last good movie you watched?
Poltergeist...it was on Halloween.
* Who have you been listening to lately?
Hits from the 50's...as for today November 11th 2007.
* Beside Gigs, What's next for WAW? Another Single? Video? Remixes? T-Shirt Line Maybe?
All that! Yes.
* Thank you so much for doing this interview & be sure that we will support you till the day you split (god forbid),THANK YOU!
We chose the name We Are Wolves because once, about 5 years ago, Alexander came into the practice space wearing a home made t-shirt with a skeleton spiting out a synth on it. It was also written We Are Wolves on it. We thought it sounded nice. Also, let us say that we are more into the "WE ARE" part of the name then the "WOLVES" part.
If I had to choose between the two, I would definitely go for Soft-Psych. Even though we never have been labeled in this category. But it sounds good, I'm going for it!
* Why did you choose "Fight & Kiss" as the first single?
Because this song is catchy, it has a punk drive and a dance drive to it. We thought it would be a good combination for a We Are Wolves single. Plus, it is short enough!
* You have some interesting titles on "Total Magique" like "Coconut Night", what’s the story behind it & what inspires you to write your songs? Is there a message or is it just words that fits with the music?
Alexander, the singer writes all the lyrics! I think for the first record we wanted the lyrics to be part of the music. Just like another layer of sound on top of everything else let's say! So we went for short sentences and slogans... like primitive chanting. For Total Magique, we wanted to be more pop. Obviously, from that point of view, the lyrics became really important. The approach certainly have changed!
* Were there any difficulties/challenges during the making of "Total Magique”? & I'm curious. Were there any more songs recorded but left out?
I remember we wanted to remain punk in the overall feeling and kind of saturated when it comes to the dance parts. Not so many songs were left out. I can think of one song in particular, but it will be on the Japanese pressing!
* A lot of people are comparing & viewing you as the rivals of the Klaxons? Why do you think that is? Really?
We’ve never been told that! No jokes! That's interesting...well why do you think that is?
* Would your work ever mellow or go mainstream (if it involved a major record deal with a big paycheck)?
I think we will always be inspired by the underground scene. That is where we come from. That's the kind of music we have been listening to growing up. But nobody in the band is afraid of pop music. In fact, we are all fascinated and intrigued by it. The real challenge now that our first record is behind us, is to combine underground attitude and melodies.
* If in the future WAW wanted to add a female vocalist to the band who would it be & why?
There is a female vocalist on one track on Total Magique! Listen to the track "So nice, So cold", it's Alexander's girlfriend voice! I think it fits the song perfectly!
* Blogs writing about new artists & posting their mp3's? Great free promotion or disposable sabotage?
“Great free promotion".
* Why the hell do bands shape their fingers in an "L" form and tap it rapidly on their foreheads every time the word "New Rave" is mentioned?
I don't know...maybe because most people fear trends so they react strongly. I have no opinion really on the New Rave movement. It's just another scene.
* What does WAW do on their freetime?
They fucking enjoy it!
* What was the last good movie you watched?
Poltergeist...it was on Halloween.
* Who have you been listening to lately?
Hits from the 50's...as for today November 11th 2007.
* Beside Gigs, What's next for WAW? Another Single? Video? Remixes? T-Shirt Line Maybe?
All that! Yes.
* Thank you so much for doing this interview & be sure that we will support you till the day you split (god forbid),THANK YOU!
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