Describe Gold Blood in 10 words

A two-piece who make music with voice and synths.

What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?

To be honest I never think about genre - I used to when I worked in a record shop and had to file things in the right place. When I write a piece of music I work from the bottom-upwards rather starting with a style in mind and working downwards. Pressed to classify Gold Blood though, I would say synth music or electronic music.

Major influences: 

My friends and my instruments.  

What song written by another artist do you wish you had written? Do you play any covers live?

I wish I had discovered whatever makes John Barry’s music what it is – those signature melodies. So one song, erm… ‘You Only Live Twice’ theme?  No covers yet but we’ll definitely be doing some in the near future. 

What would you say we have to look forward to in 2010, musically?

 I’ve picked up on ‘Skweee’, which strikes me as being a bridge between dubstep and some of this pumping, fuzzy electro-house stuff you hear everywhere. So yeah, my money is on Skweee being a new buzzword. Maybe it already is… 

Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics, and do you think these will change over time?

It’s a complete 50/50 split. I write the instrumental parts, Emile writes the vocal parts. I really can’t speak for Emile when commenting on the themes. The joy of working with him is that I can forget about that stuff, concentrate on making little musical frames, signposts and scenery and know that once he’s finished the ‘meaning’ will lock into place.   

How has your music evolved since you first began playing together?

We have a writing formula which produces interesting and diverse results and I doubt anyone will notice logical patterns in any of it. Just different kinds of songs at different times. 

In a live context, do you feel as a 2 peice you have to work harder? What challanges do you face if any, and how do you over-come them?

Emile is a truly unique and amazing front-man. I know he certainly feels the pressure to hold the visual performance together. I on the other hand hate the idea of trying to be a performer, so I don’t try. I’m a proud bedroom music geek and I concentrate on making sure the sound coming from the speakers has a strong impact on those standing in front of them.     

What would you like to have achieved by this time next year?

I would like to be twice as good at my art.  

Lastly, any New Years resolutions ?

Stop lying to myself.

Answers are by Michael Wright, one half of Gold Blood.

Gold Blood’s Twilight Language EP is out in March on Human Shield. 

The boys were kind enough to give us this free download, enjoy!

‘Don’t Waste My Time’ by Gold Blood: