Pint Shot Riot - Interview

October 8, 2008, 06:10 PM

1) How did you all come to meet each other?
Myself and Mini are cousins and we met Dave and Rob through a couple of studios in the Midlands.

2) How did you get your name?
If you have predictive text on your phone and you text the word pint the buttons used also spell shot and riot. We thought it was quite ironic seen as though those three words are linked in this country in more ways than just on your mobile. A little tongue in cheek, but topical.

3) How did you get to set up your own label?
We wanted be be in control of every aspect of what we do and put out there, and we believe in it. So, it almost felt like the natural thing to do.

4) How would you describe your music to a first time listener?
Passionate, honest and a true reflection of us and our lives.

5) What inspiration do you take from when you are writing your songs?
"Just life experiences, not necessarily our own, I seem to write from more of an observation point of view."

6) What music have you released so far?
Our 1st single was a digital download 'Punches Kicks Trenches and Swords', followed by our debut physical release on 7th July 2008 'Start Digging' which charted at number 3 in the indie chart and sold 1000 copies. The next release is 'Holes' on the 27th Oct which will be accompanied by a 7" vinyl with all three singles on it.

7) 'Holes' is released on 27th Oct. What are your plans after this?
Well we're currently demoing the album and obviously we'll be playing plenty of gigs, we're also going to release our music internationally.

8) You recently played a 1000 capacity sold out show at the Kasbah club in your home town of Coventry. How was that?
Amazing, there is no better feeling than playing your home town and to sell out the biggest venue just confirms why you do it man.

9) How do you deal with negative criticism?
Have people killed. Only joking! Just knocked about a bit! Still joking! Everyone has an opinion and so long as we stir up emotion, weather good or bad, it's job done isn't it?

10) Where do you hope the band will be in a years time?
Selling out venues in every town and city, with an album out that everyone in the country owns, gets something from, and can relate to.

ROCKET: lead vocal, rhythm guitar
ROB: lead guitar, backing vocals
BABY DAVE; bass
MINI ROCKET: drums. backing vocals

MySpace.com - Pint Shot Riot - UK - Indie / Rock / Pop Punk - www.myspace.com/pintshotriot