VELVET INSANE- "SOUND OF SIRENS" REVIEW AND INTERVIEW WITH JESPER LINDGREN
"Sounds of Sirens" is a throwback to the 60's jangly pop scene with soaring melodies in reflection. The introspective vocals take the listeners to a time of peace and harmony.
Rambling Man had the opportunity to speak with guitarist and founder of Velvet Insane, Jesper Lindgren about the track, Velvet Insane, and their upcoming studio release.
JESPER LINDGREN - INTERVIEW
Hello, Could you introduce yourself to the readers?
HI! My name is Jesper and I’m the guitar player in the glam rock 'n' roll group Velvet Insane from Sweden. We are gonna release an album very soon and a few other projects.
How was Velvet Insane formed?
Velvet Insane was formed in the fall of 2013 because I needed a band to play with at a charity concert I did. I actually just ran into Jonas at a local club in our hometown Östersund and the rest is history.
How would you describe your sound?
We are a glam-rock band mostly influenced by the 70s: Slade, David Bowie, KISS, The New York Dolls etc. Lots of guitars, piano, horns and a big chorus.
Your latest single “Sounds Of Sirens” is out this Friday (June 11th), What can you tell listeners about the song?
It´s a song that shows a different side of Velvet Insane, our 60s pop nerve, like the Beatles, The Kinks etc.
This is the follow up to “Backstreet Liberace”, That track featured some special guests in Nicke Andersson and Dregen from The Hellacoptors, what could you tell me about that experience, and what they brought to the band’s sound?
Me and Dregen have known each other for a while because we are doing a beer together called RIFF. We have also played some shows together. I showed him the song and he liked it and lay down some vocals to it. Nicke got to hear the song and also like it and played the guitar solo together with me, great fun. They brought a lot of energy to the table and they also sang and played fantastic, as always.
You have a new album out on July 16th entitled “Rock and Roll Glitter Suit”, What can you tell me about it, and what can listeners expect to hear?
100% glam rock n roll, with a lot of swaggers, a lot of boogie and a lot of strutting.
it's A ”Wam Bam Thank you Mam" Album.
Will there be any other additional guest appearances?
Nope, just Dregen and Nicke on this one.
The album was produced by Sulo Karlson of The Diamond Dongs, What was it like to work with him, and what did he bring to the recordings?
Working with Sulo is always a fantastic experience, a 100% pro. He was the one who sat us down and said ”what do you want to?”. He brought a lot of stuff, I'm a big Sulo fan.
What was the recording process like?
We went in to the studio and lay most of the stuff down in one week. Then Dregen recorded his parts a few weeks after at Sweet Studios (Martin Sweet from Crashdiet's studio) and we lay down some horns and vocals in London.
What inspires you to write the songs on the record?
Actually, we have written most of the stuff with Sulo, Sulo brought a few songs to the table and we did too. Sulo is an excellent songwriter, we learned a lot from him.
I have read you have started a charity project SAVE THE NOIZE, which features a host of renowned musicians from Thundermother, Iron Maiden, Accept etc. What can you tell me about this project?
It´s a charity project in benefit of the Musikerförbundets Crisis foundation, we have released the first song and the second one will be out in August. A fun and creative project.
And finally, What is next for Velvet Insane?
The release of the album and hopefully tour and play a lot.
JESPER LINDGREN - INTERVIEW
Hello, Could you introduce yourself to the readers?
HI! My name is Jesper and I’m the guitar player in the glam rock 'n' roll group Velvet Insane from Sweden. We are gonna release an album very soon and a few other projects.
How was Velvet Insane formed?
Velvet Insane was formed in the fall of 2013 because I needed a band to play with at a charity concert I did. I actually just ran into Jonas at a local club in our hometown Östersund and the rest is history.
How would you describe your sound?
We are a glam-rock band mostly influenced by the 70s: Slade, David Bowie, KISS, The New York Dolls etc. Lots of guitars, piano, horns and a big chorus.
Your latest single “Sounds Of Sirens” is out this Friday (June 11th), What can you tell listeners about the song?
It´s a song that shows a different side of Velvet Insane, our 60s pop nerve, like the Beatles, The Kinks etc.
This is the follow up to “Backstreet Liberace”, That track featured some special guests in Nicke Andersson and Dregen from The Hellacoptors, what could you tell me about that experience, and what they brought to the band’s sound?
Me and Dregen have known each other for a while because we are doing a beer together called RIFF. We have also played some shows together. I showed him the song and he liked it and lay down some vocals to it. Nicke got to hear the song and also like it and played the guitar solo together with me, great fun. They brought a lot of energy to the table and they also sang and played fantastic, as always.
You have a new album out on July 16th entitled “Rock and Roll Glitter Suit”, What can you tell me about it, and what can listeners expect to hear?
100% glam rock n roll, with a lot of swaggers, a lot of boogie and a lot of strutting.
it's A ”Wam Bam Thank you Mam" Album.
Will there be any other additional guest appearances?
Nope, just Dregen and Nicke on this one.
The album was produced by Sulo Karlson of The Diamond Dongs, What was it like to work with him, and what did he bring to the recordings?
Working with Sulo is always a fantastic experience, a 100% pro. He was the one who sat us down and said ”what do you want to?”. He brought a lot of stuff, I'm a big Sulo fan.
What was the recording process like?
We went in to the studio and lay most of the stuff down in one week. Then Dregen recorded his parts a few weeks after at Sweet Studios (Martin Sweet from Crashdiet's studio) and we lay down some horns and vocals in London.
What inspires you to write the songs on the record?
Actually, we have written most of the stuff with Sulo, Sulo brought a few songs to the table and we did too. Sulo is an excellent songwriter, we learned a lot from him.
I have read you have started a charity project SAVE THE NOIZE, which features a host of renowned musicians from Thundermother, Iron Maiden, Accept etc. What can you tell me about this project?
It´s a charity project in benefit of the Musikerförbundets Crisis foundation, we have released the first song and the second one will be out in August. A fun and creative project.
And finally, What is next for Velvet Insane?
The release of the album and hopefully tour and play a lot.
Thank you Jesper for talking to Rambling Man's Reviews
Words By Anselm Anderson
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