High Child
'High Child' is: Spud (guitars, vocals), Dave (bass, backing vocals), Alex (keyboards, backing vocals) and Chris (drums).
We grew up surrounded by the rolling hills of Derbyshire, with little else to do than climb trees and count sheep. We picked up some instruments, wrote some songs and 'High Child' was formed. Our music is inspired by the flare of 60s pop and the grit of 90s indie.
High Child is a truly independent band - writing, recording and producing everything ourselves. We've produced 3 demo albums since 2003, which have collectively sold over 7,000 copies. Most of the CD sales came as a result of busking around the UK for a month or two each summer.
In 2008, we are releasing our first official album, 'Yesterday Today', which is a compilation of the best songs from the demo CDs, together with some new material. The songs were re-recorded and mastered professionally, making them sound better than ever.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
1999 - formed in Derbyshire
2003 - first demo album, 'New Direction'
2006 - second demo album, 'Tell It Like It Is'
2007 - third demo album, 'All You People'
2008 - first official album, 'Yesterday Today'
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, live gigs in London and lots of busking around Oxford and Edinburgh.
Your musical influences
The Kinks, The Small Faces, The Beatles, The Elephant 6 Collective, Thunderclap Newman, The Bluetones, Blur, Oasis, Supergrass
What equipment do you use?
Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass, synthesizer, Logic Pro
Anything else?
Official website: www.highchild.com
MySpace page: www.myspace.com/highchild
Last.fm page: www.last.fm/music/High+Child
