Here's my interview with the band, Fractured who sat down with me regarding their musical success.
How'd you get started in music?
Fractured has always been a collective idea as much as a band, inspired by the original spirit of punk in 1976 and the do it yourself ethos that came with it. Energy and authenticity have always been important. Musical talent has varied according to the musicians in the group at the time. The current line-up of Fractured came together during the pandemic, inspired by the weirdness and traumas of those years. Before that, we'd all been in various bands with varying degrees of success and enjoyment.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
There's an amazing crop of great bands out there at the moment. Kid Kapichi, Bob Vylan, Snayx, The Chats, Amyl and the Sniffers and Play Dead all resonate with us. We're also influenced by more established acts, including The Lovely Eggs, The Dickies, The Rezillos, The Ruts and others. We have a soft spot too for The Fallen Leaves. Heroes all.
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
Do it because you've got something meaningful to say, because you enjoy performing, and your fans enjoy it too. Those are the most important things. Anything that happens with a career in music is then always a happy by-product.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?
We write short, sharp punky songs that are angular but also melodic. They connect with people because they can relate to the many frustrations and pain points of life that we sing about. And we never overstay our welcome. Less is more is part of the Fractured ethos. If you can say it in less than a minute, and we often have, then do it.
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
In 2024, we're releasing a new single every month - I'm Not Dead Yet, What. Ever. and Huevos! are the first three. Caravan Man is released on 24th April. Check those out on your favourite streaming platform. Plenty of gigs in and around Brighton. We're opening the Glastonwick Festival in Southwick on 31st May and play with legendary punks, London, at the Hope & Ruin in Brighton on Saturday 20th July, amongst others!
To find out more about Fractured you can check out the following links below so until then I'll catch you on The Flipside! Stay frosty & rock n roll!
Links below
Fractured on Spotify:https://open.spotify.
Glastonwick Festival: https://www.
London at the Hope & Ruin: https://www.wegottickets.com/
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