Start Listening To: Sourface

Sourface lluminates with sunlit melodies.

Today, we set sail on a harmonious voyage with Sourface, a band whose melodies evoke the comforting embrace of sunlight and the effulgence of hope. Nestled between the bustling thoroughfares of London and the enchanting allure of Paris, Sourface has chiseled a distinctive alcove for themselves within the realm of Psych-Pop music, much like a hidden gem gleaming amidst the terrain. As we delve into their world, Sourface shares insights into their latest single 'Solaire' and the overarching narrative saga 'The Eternal Summer' an ambitious project that explores themes of positivity and abundance. Their music, described as an ode to the sun, channels the power and significance of this celestial body.

For those unfamiliar with your music, can you tell us who you are, where you’re from and about the music you make?

We’re Sourface. We’re an Anglo-French band based between London and Paris. We make Psych-Pop music which is bathed in sunshine and reflective of our English and French roots.

Can you tell us the story behind your latest single ‘Solaire’ and how it fits into your upcoming narrative saga ‘The Eternal Summer’?

A manifesto of sorts, Solaire is a prelude for ‘The Eternal Summer’, a sequence of songs celebrating sunlight, abundance and positivity, while also warning about the dangers of having such things stripped away from us.

‘Solaire’ is described as an ode to the sun. What inspired you to write a song about the sun’s power and significance?

The sun is a metaphor for an abundance of positivity and life, and Sourface is about manifesting and channelling that energy.

Sourface is based between Paris and London. How do these two distinctive cultures influence your music and song writing?

As a group we’re lucky to have one foot on either side of the channel and have been massively influenced by both the Parisian indie-funk scene with the likes of La Femme, L’Imperatrice and Papooz, as well as the London post-punk scene consisting of Black Country New Road, black midi, etc. We love being able to bring both these cultures together and express them as a singular whole.

Your music has been praised for its positivity and optimism. How important is it for you to convey a sense of hope through your music?

There are so many legitimate reasons to be negative at the moment, but we want to make music that lifts us up and brings light to our lives. That is why we make music - to put a smile on our faces. We hope we can do that for others.

Can you share some insights into your songwriting process? How do you typically create your songs, both musically and lyrically?

Ludo and Alex are always writing songs, Ludo in English and Alex in French. They usually come up with the blueprint for the song which we’ll then refine as a group, before performing it live and gauging the audience’s reactions to refine it more. It’s important to us that our songs work live before we even start to think of recording.

You’ve performed in both London and Paris. Are there any notable differences in the audience’s response or the music scene in these two cities?

There are certainly differences between the two in the sense that people approach going out differently. But by and large the live shows we’re experiencing with our audience are now the same atmosphere in both cities: a lot of energy and a lot of fun.

Could you describe the experience of recording ‘Solaire’ at your self-made Babylon Studio during a heatwave? How did the weather influence the recording process?

We had a great time, but it was intense, meaning we weren’t able to make the most of the good weather. That being said it was hot as fucking hell - our sound engineer Scott almost died. In terms of the themes of ‘Solaire’, it hammers home the song’s point of the sun being both a giver and destroyer of life.

What can listeners expect from your upcoming narrative saga, ‘The Eternal Summer’? How does it build upon the themes introduced in ‘Solaire’?

It begins with Solaire, which introduces the concept of the sun as an all powerful source of energy harnessed by the villain of our story, the Lizard King. The story depicts how we defeat the Lizard King with the power of positivity to create the Eternal Summer: a world of light, life and abundance.

What do you love right now?

Cheese, cassette players, walks in the countryside, the colour blue, making music, an album called ‘Flying Beagle’ (1987), a greasy spoon full English breakfast (either at Euro Cafe on the Cali Road or Bankside Caf in Southwark).

What do you hate right now?

Chocolate powder on cappuccinos, disruption at the channel tunnel border, being broke, avocados, microprocessors, truffle is bad and truffle oil even worse, flower petals on food.

If ‘Solaire’ was the theme for a tv series or film which would it be?

Dune.

What’s next for Sourface? Are there any upcoming projects, tours, or releases that fans can look forward to?

We’ll have a new single ‘Lizard King’ dropping in the autumn and we are very excited to be hosting our own show at the Social on November 5th (you’ve heard it here first - see you there).