Music Fan: Count Binface

Counting down to Independence Day / Bindependence Day!

Don’t do politics? No worries. Music, then.

TheZineUK asked respected British politician, Count Binface, about his musical taste in Rock.

In a land of song and dance we can relate.

The British Political History images from the 20th and 21st century take a heroically eccentric turn. There’s actually better stories within the truth!

This people’s champion can be taken more seriously than much of Wasteminster’s political discourse. Count Binface beat the fashtrashcandidate at last month’s London Mayor elections. He replied to our query with:

“If I had to name a rock act myself,
we Recyclons are very partial to a bit of Chris Rea.
I don't know why but we love him.

Galactic best wishes,

CB”

Many thanks, Count Binface!

#AskBinface Trash Talk Podcast on Spotify

https://countbinface.com/

COUNTing down…

Not long now until the 4th of July - a trick general erection. For most people, it’s time to take out the trash. The unelected one inadvertently made #IndependentsDay a real thing and the media have already crowned the untruthed one. Greens are being shadowbanned by mainstream media Olds-not-News clan.

With more wrong ‘uns than ever, like a corrupted game show called ‘Hate Island’, this election is not looking much fun, so ‘The Road To Hell’ by Chris Rea seems like a fitting song to play out on…!

Stay safe and strong.

Blonde Diamond: 'Red Flags', dark sides...

“We’re really excited to dust off the pandemic cobwebs and really hit the new year in a big way.” (Blonde Diamond)

Today we speak to Alexis Young (lead vocalist) from Blonde Diamond who have released 'Red Flags', a sparkly, tuneful earworm of a track about the darker side of relationships.

We asked Alexis some pressing (!) questions:

Image by bwfletcher

Let’s start at the beginning, how long have you been making music?

“We’ve all been creating music in various forms since we were young, but Blonde Diamond (which started as Youngblood) begin in 2015 with myself, Alexis, writing demos.

When it came time to translate the songs to stage, I was lucky enough to convince my best friends to add their own spin to it and we’ve been together since.”

What’s been some of the highlights, so far, on your musical journey?

“We stayed at a punk squat in Hamburg, walked the red carpet (twice!) at the Junos and had a 42 hour flight to India to play their version of Coachella - to name just a few. We feel really fortunate that this project has taken us around the world, and that we’ve met some really incredible people along the way.”

Tell us more about the single. Is there a meaning or story behind the song?

“The initial inception of ‘Red Flags’ was a way for me to process an abusive relationship that I had just escaped from. It was cathartic for me to write, but I also really wanted to have it be a sort of anthem to give others the courage to walk away from toxic situations.”

What albums do you never get tired of listening to?

“I’m a big fan of the French band Air and I pretty much rotate their whole catalogue all the time. The Strokes - Is This It, The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium, and Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot it in People are classic go-to’s as well because they were the teenage staples. I think nostalgia makes it so you’ll never tire of listening to them.”

What can we expect from you in the near future?

“We’ve got a big year planned for 2022! A handful of singles will be released in the Spring, followed by our debut full-length album! We’re really excited to dust off the pandemic cobwebs and really hit the new year in a big way.”

Taken from the debut album expected mid 2022, Red Flags is out now. Stream/Download: https://ffm.to/blondediamondredflags

http://www.blondediamondmusic.com/

Interview by Kelly Munro