Sarah's Blog: November 2014

From early 2010, Fleur have been in the music industry fighting to get up into the Top 40. Until last week their tries had failed but after realising their third EP ‘Eden Falls’ it rocketed through the charts reaching number 5 in the UK Alternative/Indie Charts within the first 12 hours of it being released. From then on the band has been in and out of different radio stations doing interviews and acoustic performances. We managed to catch up with them in a studio in London to see how they are doing

Interviewer: Good morning, it’s lovely to have you here today.

Lewis: Morning, Thank you for having us here.

Interviewer: Recently we have heard your debut single, “Eden Falls”, rocket up the charts to number 5 in the alternative charts; did you ever think that you would get such a positive reaction from the British Public?

Kate: Never had I thought that so many people would have enjoyed our music. We had written majority of the songs when we were in LA and managed to meet some amazing people such as Kodaline that co-wrote some of the songs with us. It’s such an amazing feeling getting such positive feedback from the public after the amount of effort we have put in over the past 4 years.

Interviewer: We seen that you performing at Leeds this weekend, what was it like to have a reaction like you did in front of so many people?

Ellen: It was amazing! There was definitely more people than what we expected so it was great to hear them sing along to out songs and overall enjoy the atmosphere. I think it was a lovely part of the festival that we were playing on as well, as it was out of the main area it was a lot quiet and it just seemed like a private show, it was also a lot more personal with the people that actually came to see us.

Interviewer: Do you see yourself performing in any other festivals next summer such as Glastonbury or The V Festival?

Kate: I think it would be great to play a few more festivals, the overall atmosphere of the place is enchanting and I have always enjoyed going with friends.

Lewis: Yeah, we used to go to them when we were younger and it was always nice to come and see upcoming bands. Like I remember one year we all came to see the wombats on the other stage at Glastonbury. We had come down on the Thursday night to get prepared and to make sure the text was set up properly so that the next day would involve in just getting up and going. So the next morning came and we got up at something like 6am so we could get right at the front of the stage and I always remember that performance because at the time they were a small band that didn’t have many people turn up but they put their heart and soul into the performance and made it worth coming to see them. That’s why I think it’s important for artists to put all their energy and enthusiasm into their performance.

Interviewer: So are there any anymore tracks that you are planning on releasing? Or is there a new album that will be hitting the shelves for stocking filler?

Ellen: Well the next song we are releasing is called “Runaway” which is off our upcoming album “Contradiction”. It’s been a long process of actually making the album but when we listed to the final cut the other day it sounds so good.

Interviewer: What is there to expect on the album?

Kate: Well it’s different to my first single but there are different styles throughout the album. Each song has a different meaning behind it. We have worked extremely hard on writing, playing and producing the album so it’s something that we will be proud of rather than it being a mixture of songs that have been rushed to form an album. As we all play a different instrument, we have contributed towards actually making the music as well.

Interviewer: Is there any collaborations with any other stars?

Lewis: Not yet, but hopefully in the future. I think we would all love to do a song with Kodaline, they have always been a band that we have aspired to be like so to actually be in a song with them would be amazing.

Interviewer: Is there anything that you would like to say to your fans?

Kate: I would just like to thank them for all the support they have done over the past few years to get us to where we are today. From people watching our YouTube videos that we made in Lewis’ bedroom to paying money to come and see us perform.

Ellen: I think going back to a home crowd is always nice as well because the whole community has been behind us and they always put the effort into support us so I think it’s nice to go back and see them.

Interviewer: What do you do when you have time off?

Ellen: I think going home and seeing family is always important because they’ve always supported us from day one. I also love just having some time off and doing things like going for walks or going out for dinner, you forget how lovely it is to spend time with the people you love. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I do love spending time with these guys but just like everyone you can get sick of them sometimes (laughs)

Interviewer: So for the big news, is there going to be a new tour?

Lewis: Yes, we are happy to announce a 2015 spring tour. We’re so excited to actually have a tour. People have been asking for one for quite a while now but we wanted to wait until we had the album completed so it would be a proper tour.

Interviewer: So when do tickets go on sale?

Kate: I think they go on sale on the 12^th December so if anyone is looking for a good Christmas presents, you can get yourself a ticket to our show.

Interviewer: Do you know what dates you’re playing in the UK and Ireland?

Lewis: Hmm, I think we are playing at the Club Academy in Manchester on the 5^th May, Cockpit in Leeds on the 6^th, Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh on the 7^th, Limelight in Dublin on the 9^th,Academy in Dublin on the 10^th, The Library in Birmingham on the 11^th, Leadmill in Sheffield on the 12^th, Sugarmill in Stoke on the 13^th, The Junction on the 15^th Oxford, two dates at the Electric Ballroom in London on 16^th and 17^th and The Academy in Newcastle on the 19^th.

Interviewer: Is there any thought about a European tour?

Ellen: I think we are planning on one once the album is released and we see how they respond to it. Its definitely on the agenda to though, I love traveling around Europe. We actually recorded a lot of the album in Paris. Love that city!

Interviewer: Have you thought about travelling to the US to see if you could make it there?

Kate: Well we have some promotion stuff to do when the album comes out, so I think we’re off to LA in a few weeks because we’re supporting Bastille on their headline tour which is such an amazing experience to be involved in.

Interviewer: So shall there be an US tour of your own any time soon?

Lewis: I think we are also planning on having one in the autumn time once we have finished the UK and the European, but we shall definitely try to make it over there.

Interviewer: Well it’s been very lovely meeting you all.

Ellen: Thank you for having us.