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Louise Distras interview
You’ve recently worked with veteran punk musicians – tell us about that…
Well, if you want something new you have to stop doing something old, and that’s what it’s all about. (Note from editor – Louise Distras’s recent double A side single ‘Love Me The Way I Am / Bullets’, features Mick Talbot from Style Council)
Tell us about your support slot with Television…
is needed now More than ever
It happened quite recently at Shepherds Bush Empire in London. It was great and an honour, I guess. And that’s all I’ve gotta say about that.
What inspires your lyrics?
It’s not for me to decide, that’s up to those who are channeling me. I’m just the messenger.
And your style?
Fashion is for people who follow trends, style is about being yourself.
You’ve shunned the label of protest singer a bit, why is that?
People are often preoccupied with asking me a lot of questions about being a ‘protest singer’ but perhaps they could instead use that energy in questioning society on why speaking ones mind is considered such a revolutionary act nowadays.
What challenges do you face as a female musician (if any?)
Unfortunately, I haven’t spent any portion of my life as a member of the opposite sex, so I can’t draw any kind of comparison. I have never once viewed myself at any kind of disadvantage because of my gender, but of course there are people who disagree with me. That’s their problem not mine.
What prompted the album name – Dreams from the Factory Floor?
Well, we all have our own factory floor and regardless of race, gender or class we’ve all got one thing in common in that we all share the same hopes and dreams for a fairer life and a better future.
What can we expect from your Bristol gig?
That’s a surprise.
See Louise Distras live at Stag & Hounds on Nov 14. For more information or to buy tickets, visit: www.bristolticketshop.co.uk/eventdetails.aspx?e=6537
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