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Q MAGAZINE INTERVIEW GLAMAZON"A Glamazon without an axe is like a fish without water." "Lady Danger" took the charts by storm in the U.S, going top 20. Are you ready to cross over to the mainstream?
Of course! I mean, my music has always been mainstream and radio friendly; but I talk about a lot of topics that some popstars might shy away from because it might be seen as too daring, or not commercial enough. So I've always been ready, it's just that I've kept kinda underground when it comes to the actual charts, which I'm not bothered about at all, but it seems that I'm starting to make an impact, and I'm seeing that on not only the real music charts around the world, but also on digital and airplay charts, it's very flattering.
Fans may seem unsure on whether you'll tone down your dark style and music now that you're finding success, is that going to happen?
I'm getting noticed for what I'm doing right now, not for what I'm going to do in the future, so no, not at all. The funny thing is, I don't say "I must write a dark song" and then hope my brain somehow magics up all these ideas, it just seems to come naturally because my personal tastes revolve around more confrontational and aggressive things in life.
Would you consider yourself a dark person?
No! I'm really upbeat and generally happy a lot of the time, I don't like... live in a cave and kiss my dead ex-boyfriends during the night, you know? OK, maybe I do... who knows? (Laughs)
You were just featured in Chaos Magazine which had a front page feature of the baddest bitches in pop music. What's the difference between an average bitch and a bad bitch?
I think your average bitch is insecure inside, likes to gossip about others and put everyone down, and doesn't care who's feelings she hurts, as long as she's trying to make herself feel better. A bad bitch, however, is a confident, powerful female who takes charge of things, takes risks, and loves the thrills of life... she also likes to ride around on a motorbike every now and again and sip Earl Grey tea... that's me!
Earl Grey is your little obsession isn't it? Do you drink much alcohol?
(Giggles) It is! I think a lot of people think of me now when you mention Earl Grey, it's my number one choice whenever I'm at The Dirty Bastard, so I demand them to always stock up! I don't drink and I don't smoke, I'm very boring like that, but I like my life. Anyway, when I'm going to die, I don't want a fucking cigarette to be the cause of my death, right? I want a big, explosive death... maybe I can be tied to train tracks? Maybe I can arrange something with The Purger? I like his mysterious ways, it's sexy.
We haven't had a solo tour from you yet, will there be one to support the new album?
It's funny you say that... keep a look out on my official site over the next few days!
So what can we expect from the tour?
It's going to be very empowering and a place where we can celebrate the escape from censorship on stage. But I won't be having loads of special effects or anything like that as I'm not that kind of artist, I like all the dramatic lighting and dancers, but that's as far as I go... I think it gets too gimmicky if you go too wild with stuff like that.
Your song "Withering Love" won a Birdie for the Best Lyrics category. What was it like winning that?
Sweetheart, no words can describe how I felt after winning that award! I felt like people were finally beginning to understand me as an artist after that, people were actually relating to my music and actually showed interest in the topics I was singing about. I wrote that song late January of this year and I was really proud of it once it was complete, I couldn't wait to reveal it to everyone, so I'm glad people like it as much as I do! I'm very harsh on myself with my lyrics, I won't release something unless I'm really in love with it. I think it's great to be confident in something you've written, there's a great sense of achievement if you know you've just finished writing a great song.
There must be pressure then to keep putting out that quality of material though, right?
Kind of, but I mean... not all of my songs have such a deep meaning as that. "Lady Danger" has been a great success and that's just a song about being free and encouraging female empowerment, I do have my fun songs. It's important to have variety in this business, because if you're always going to stick to the same lyrical subject or the same genre, your fanbase will begin to question and wonder if you're any good at doing something else.
What's your advise to artists who struggle with writing lyrics?
There isn't really anything I have to advise anyone, because writing is such a personal thing. Just write what you feel and it'll come. Have a moment to just pour everything inside of you out and onto paper, and be fearless with it... or pour it out onto Microsoft Word if that's how you like to write your lyrics. (Laughs)
Who do you look it as an inspiration in the industry?
I honestly love Eric Quillington's work, he's a genius with everything that he does and I'm honoured to be going to the Chaos Awards with him, and I'm also honoured he's on my new single "Claws", I like to threaten him with my axe sometimes... but I wouldn't touch him as I admire him too much. Stephanie Fierce inspires me a lot too, she's a badass and then transforms into a caring mother when she needs to be... everyone wants a mother who can jump out of an airplane on a motorcyle, right?
Who would you like to work with in the future?
I want to work with Radio Vine, I like the way her mind works, she's a crazy bitch. I want to work with Stacey Walton too! We're great friends, so it's long overdue, my fans are always tweeting me about it, so I hope to give them what they want one day.
We have some fan questions now, a popular one was asking what would you do without your axe?
Oh my goodness! (Laughs) I'd be very depressed I think, I don't take it absolutely everywhere with me, but it's always kept in a safe place at home for whenever I need it. Men can be really annoying sometimes, so it comes in handy a lot of the time. A Glamazon without an axe is like a fish without water.
How would you describe your style?
I'd say it's feminine mixed with brutality. I like a lot of black, leather, spikes, ripped tights and boots.
What's happening with the return of "Lethal Love" which you've been promising for a while, what's happening with that?
I've been busy rehearsing for this tour, writing more music and promoting the album, so I haven't had much time to complete the series. But I'll finish it eventually, I promise!
You're very into film, what are your favourite films?
A lot of people know that I'm a big 'A Clockwork Orange' fan! I must watch it like... at least once a week or I go crazy. 'Pulp Fiction' is another favourite that I watch regularly. I'm also obsessed with 'Curtains' lately, there's a mysterious person in a hag mask in one scene who brutally muders a girl called Christie and her head is eventually found in a toilet bowl. Wild.
What do you want people to know most about you?
Nothing. I like to remain mysterious. Glamazon's new single "Claws" featuring Eric Quillington is released 5th June.
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