Amnesiak – Interview
One of the most interesting bands to come into the dark alternative scene of London and beyond, Amnesiak presented themselves last year with a powerful debut album ‘Arkfiend’, unforgettable stage appearances, and haunting visuals. Yet, Fransceso Fonte and Grace Wilson are much more than great musicians, they are very interesting people who love writing and promoting good music with abundant dedication and energy. We had the chance to sit down with them in their living room which felt like a piano as the furniture is all black on white walls making me think of a piano and its black keys. We talked about killers, 60s music, their plans for the future and their album. We carried on talking about bands and gigs, festivals and club nights. The future definitely looks bright for this band and if by now you are not familiar with them, then this interview will persuade you to check them out.
March was a dark month, especially in the UK as it was the month when the lockdown measures were put in place, creating a new situation even for the reclusive misfits of society. The sonic output of this month was rich but we did not find it as easy, to identify truly exceptional releases. There were many EPs and albums that confused us both with the plurality of their influences and with the fact that the bands seemed to be unable to make sonic sense out of all this. Once again it was the most experimental approaches to sound that fascinated us and a spirit of relentless energy that has been retained and enhanced from all-time favourite bands.
