The Joy Formidable released their debut album The Big Roar on 24 January 2011. They played on the main stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals this year and have also been achieving international recognition, performing on the Late Show with David Letterman in October. Their track Endtapes was featured in the The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn film soundtrack. Lead singer Ritzy spends 30 seconds with M.
How long have you been making music?
Since I was a small child. The house where I grew up was always full of music & different instruments. Writing and playing was a big pastime, the escape of an only child.
What inspired your latest album/songs?
So many things, personal circumstances , social frustration, dreams...
What process do you go through to create your music?
No single process, no formula, we just write a lot - on tour, in the studio, wherever the muse takes us.
How would you describe your sound?
I wouldn't even try.
What would your dream collaboration be?
I'd like to do a show with Bruce Springsteen, I'd love to hear Björk's vocals on our record, and one of my dream collaborations has actually just happened; with the fabulous Steve Nieve.
Where can we catch you performing next?
We'll be touring the States through December and then we'll see you in 2012 with a new album.
Want to be considered for a 30 Seconds with M interview? Email magazine@prsformusic.com.
How long have you been making music?
Since I was a small child. The house where I grew up was always full of music & different instruments. Writing and playing was a big pastime, the escape of an only child.
What inspired your latest album/songs?
So many things, personal circumstances , social frustration, dreams...
What process do you go through to create your music?
No single process, no formula, we just write a lot - on tour, in the studio, wherever the muse takes us.
How would you describe your sound?
I wouldn't even try.
What would your dream collaboration be?
I'd like to do a show with Bruce Springsteen, I'd love to hear Björk's vocals on our record, and one of my dream collaborations has actually just happened; with the fabulous Steve Nieve.
Where can we catch you performing next?
We'll be touring the States through December and then we'll see you in 2012 with a new album.
Want to be considered for a 30 Seconds with M interview? Email magazine@prsformusic.com.
