After wrapping up their Japanese tour for the new EP “Turns Red” at Shibuya Quattro Tokyo on Feb 10, LITE have geared up for their US tour, which will feature new not-yet-recorded songs.
Though, sadly, it is only for about 2 weeks, this trip will include recording sessions for their up-and-coming new album with producer John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea and Cake), who they have been craving for working with, so I have to say it’s worth it.
Before they took off for this tour, I was lucky enough to interview them.
Q: On Feb 10th, the last day of the new EP tour, I enjoyed your performance much more than last year. It was one of the best shows this year so far.
What kind of bands do you particularly respect?
A: 54-71. Their live performance has all the elements such as techniques, original ideas, surprises, and funniness, living on their stage. I have never seen any other shows that full of originality.
Q: What were good and regretful things during this tour?
A: Good: Had a great time touring with the band Marvins Revolt (Denmark).
Sad: The band (Marvins Revolt) broke up after this tour.
Q: I heard you are doing some recordings after the US tour, could you tell us about that?
A: We have been longing to have John McEntire to record our music. We couldn’t schedule it last time as he was busy, but this time we were able to have a chance to ask him for it.
Q: About the new EP “Turns Red”, I see there were some new things in your music, such as a synthesizer. Was there anything that influenced you? Were there any changes for making music?
A: We did not get influenced by anyone particular. We thought we have done enough in our former style of music, and wanted to try out something new and challenging. We finally have learned how to make music on our PC. We did a demo on Garageband.
Q: When are you planning to release the new album?
A: We would like to release it by this Summer if possible.
Q: When it’s released, are you planning to go on tour abroad? You went to several places on the last tour, what country was the best place to play? and why?
A: We would like to go to Europe again. Hard to name one place since we have good memories at each location, but Dublin, Ireland, (the hometown of our label) was very lively.
Q: Do you have any confirmed plans for summer festivals? Do you prefer to play outside or inside?
A: We don’t know about summer festivals yet.
We like to play outside, because it seems more fun.
Q: Do you ever feel music is your job? If so, what makes you feel it?
A: We have never felt that music is our job.
- US Tour Dates -
3/4 – RHYTHM ROOM – Phoenix, AZ
3/5 – BOOTLEG THEATER – Los Angeles, CA
3/6 – THE CASBAH – San Diego, CA
3/7 – MERCURY LOUNGE – Santa Barbara, CA
3/8 – THE BLUE LAMP – Sacramento, CA
3/9 – BOTTOM OF THE HILL – San Francisco, CA
3/11 – DANTE’S – Portland, OR
3/12 – CHOP SUEY – Seattle, WA
LITE: MYSPACE
