The Raveonettes returned in 2009 with a triumphant 4th new studio album, 'In And Out Of Control' and epic live shows to boot. Their unique brand of dark girl group inspired soundscapes fires them into a unique stratosphere as leaders of new retro pop. Having just finished a massive US tour the band are soon to head over for an equally mammoth European tour. I caught up with frontman Sune Rose Wagner for a rather eclectic conversation.
DS: When was the last time you were out of control?
SRW: Recently in LA, phew, let's not get into details.
DS: When was the last time you were out of control?
SRW: Recently in LA, phew, let's not get into details.
DS: How has the music industry changed since you first started the band - are you happy with the way it's going or would you change anything about it?
SRW: I like the way it's going but I'm very pleased that we got the see the "old" industry as well. The idea of communicating with fans on a personal level and keeping them happy with free stuff and the like is very appealing to me.
DS: What is the most satisfying part of being in a band?
SRW: The creative part I think. I got into music because I had an urge to write and that urge is still there and I feel blessed.
DS: You're always constantly touring! What are your tips for dealing with late nights and early flights?
SRW: You'll be surprised how fast you adjust. The problem is not really touring but getting home after a tour. It can be extremely tough to adjust to every day life when your normal every day life revolves around meeting people, traveling, performing, partying......crazy shit.
DS: Christmas is almost upon us! You've released Xmas singles/EPs in the past keeping with the great spirit of people like Phil Spector and now John Waters releases an Xmas album this year! Will you be serving up more festive treats for your fans?
SRW: I wish but we've been too busy touring. I'm going to see A John Waters Xmas on December 22nd in NYC, so I'm excited for that.
DS: Where will you be spending Xmas?
SRW: Upstate NY in a small time called Nyack with my friend, producer and mentor Richard Gottehrer and his lovely wife.
DS: Congratulations on opening your own studio in NYC! How's it going?
SRW: It's gonna be perfect but it needs a little work still. Looking forward to finishing it after the European tour.
DS: What has been your favourite album of the year so far?
SRW: Glasvegas
DS: On Pretty in Black, you collaborated with many iconic artists. Who would you want to collaborate with in the future?
SRW: Noel Gallagher and Etienne Daho
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DS: There are many talented musicians from your area of origin - Scandinavia. Having toured the world extensively, have you come across any parts of the world where you have been blown away by their music/arts?
SRW: Everywhere, seriously...it's a pretty cool planet.
DS: There are many talented musicians from your area of origin - Scandinavia. Having toured the world extensively, have you come across any parts of the world where you have been blown away by their music/arts?
SRW: Everywhere, seriously...it's a pretty cool planet.
DS: If you had to create an art collective composed of 1 musician, 1 artist, 1 photographer and 1 filmmaker who would you choose for these roles and what project would you like them to do?
SRW: Angelo Badalamenti, Andy Warhol, Robert Frank and David Lynch to do a 3rd season of Twin Peaks.
DS: Has motherhood changed the dynamic/ethos of the band?
SRW: Nope. Still raving on...
DS: In light of the world's fascination with music reality TV, if you were a judge on a music reality show and had to judge all current musicians, who would you choose to give a piece of advice to?
SRW: Taylor Swift, I would tell her stop being so damn cute all the time, the world likes a bit of attitude every once in a while, c'mon!
DS: New Years Eve - underrated or overrated?
SRW: Totally overrated, not a fan.
DS: What do you hope 2010 will hold for The Raveonettes?
SRW: Touring and creating sinister music for the lucky few.
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