She nods at his answer, "He's a wonderful musician, all things aside, I can't deny that", also nodding her head in agreement and smiling at the mention of a singing duet together. "I really love the lyrics to Anastacia's self-titled album, it was made during the time she had breast cancer and the emotion and feeling you get from a lot of the tracks on that album is really moving, and still she managed to bring this empowering message through a lot of her songs, no matter what she was going through. I've always found that to be something really inspiring, I'm a sucker for strong women and that was most definitely her peak. So if I could ever write an album that makes people feel strong and inspired like that record did to me, that'd be a great feeling."

"I have one more, you're right! I'll leave it pretty wide open, on your to-do list, what else is there Eric Quillington still needs to do in let's say... the next ten years?"

Kiss with a Fist (Florence + The Machine Cover)/ How to Disturb and Alienate Others/Faust

“Right, so… hello again,” Eric Quillington says to the crowd, with a confident look in his eyes. Whatever jittery nerves he possessed during the interview are gone now. With the buffer of music, he has the swagger of a rock-star once again. This is, after all, where he’s most comfortable; standing in front of a crowd, with a guitar strapped around his neck. And so, after hitting a couple chords to make sure he’s properly tuned up, Eric says a few words to the crowd before beginning; “This’ll be a melody of sorts, as I’d like to use this opportunity to express my feelings towards the two people who have had perhaps the biggest impact on my life, aside from Jason Smith. Their names both begin with G, coincidentally enough”. Rather than playing guitar, Eric puts his hands over his head and begins clapping in a rhythmic fashion, prompting the audience to do the same. With this suitable, if unorthodox, rhythm track serving as a solution to the fact that he currently has no drummer, he begins to sing, a cappella, a song from one of his favorite albums, Lungs. The lyrics are slightly different than what one would traditionally dedicate to a lover, but the relationship between Eric and Glamazon has always been rather unique. He sings with a sly smile, not taking the violent lyrics remotely seriously, instead using them as a homage to the artist who wrote ‘How to Destroy Your Boyfriend’ mere months after she started dating Eric.

“You hit me once, I hit you back
You gave a kick, I gave a slap
You smashed a plate over my head, then I set fire to our bed”

As soon as the final word leaves his lips, Eric wraps his fingers around the fret of his guitar and launches into the distorted guitar riff from ‘How to Disturb and Alienate Others’. As it’s one of Infinite’s most popular tunes, the crowd immediately roars in approval. It’s only the second time that he’s played the song on a talk-show, but it’s clear just how much the public’s reaction to it has changed since then. His voice, by no means feeble or quiet during this particular tune, is drowned out by the collective singing of the small gathering on the floor below. And, although it by no means dilutes the meaning of the song, the crowd’s chanting does provide a subtle irony; this spiteful, very-real confession from one individual to another has become a universal anthem;

“All of my past is quite a haze
Stuck in my thoughts; it’s all one big maze
The look in your eyes was quite a sight
Staring at the crowd seemed to spark a light
You took a bow, fucked their wives
Everybody was having a good time
You said it was like all your dreams had come true”

Instead of continuing in this anthemic, forceful fashion, as the more casual fans in the crowd would probably like, Eric abruptly shifts gears. All distortion is gone from the tone of his playing, with clear, pure chords chiming out instead. It’s perhaps the most chilling, haunting melody written by Infinite, but also among their most beautiful.
Interestingly enough, this song can also serve as a conclusion to the bitter feud between Greg and Eric that dominated the band’s early years. With both the melody and lyrics written by Greg and Eric, it’s perhaps the truest collaboration the two have ever shared. But the lyrics also share a surprising insight in the musician’s minds; it’s not about the Faustian tale of the Devil, as the title and initial read-through’s of the lyrics may suggest, but of Quillington’s eventual departure from both the world and his own sanity. It’s little wonder why this song, when performed at the first (and, so far, only) Infinite concert with the new lineup of Oldson/Matt/Florentine, served as such an emotional climax.

“And there was only ever you and I
A pair of lights at the end of the tunnel, blurring all the shadows
And you’re already gone
Another missed opportunity waiting to be declined

But you truthfully never had a chance
Before the rough landing you will always slip and slide
But still you want to feel the push
Beginnings are always the sudden drop, it’s the middle that drags on”

The playing becomes much more forceful as the song reaches its conclusion, with each chord being struck with almost frightening intensity. When Eric sings the final line, a chill is sent down the spine of those in attendance. His voice, a falsetto cry, is almost ghost-like, perfectly representing the emotions that had been building up inside of him since the announcement of his departure from Infinite. This perfect, beautiful moment reminds the audience that Eric Quillington is more than the crazed celebrity of late; he's a musician with an intense passion for his work.

"Love, jump from the burning bridge to become one with the stars..."

“Thank you, thank you,” he says simply to the audience, with a smile plastered across his face. After taking a final bow, he skips off the stage. Since he now lives with Glamazon, there won’t be any goodbyes between them for the evening, as they can now go home together, the night only just beginning. Maybe he’ll finally introduce her to the joys of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, or show her clips of Darth Vader that terrified him as a little kid. Anything could happen.

(The fierce, probing stare of the best damned interviewer on the planet)

"Well, I'm not really sure if you are or not, so let's ask the audience," Charlies says with a charming smile and laugh after shaking the hands of the band in front of him. His features turn slightly more rough and unappealing as he turns towards the crowd and shouts, "IRRELEVANT AUDIENCE! Do you believe that Riot in the Boulevard deserves their success?!" There isn't much of a reply, however, aside from the soiling of pants. Several people cheer and clap in response, but it's unknown whether this is out of respect for the band, or fear of the interviewer. Taking this as a satisfactory response, Charles nods curtly at the crowd and turns his attention back towards the band.

"So, then, let's get cracking. All five of you are obviously very young, but have accomplished more than many of the so-called senior bands. But with this success comes higher expectations, naturally. I look at the band Oasis from the 90s; their first two albums broke countless records, and earned them a near-legendary status. But, in the years since, they were never able to live up to their reputation. Do you ever have fears that you might not be able to repeat the phenomenal success of your debut album?"

One unfortunate teenager, at the front of the crowd, decided to use this social outing a chance to text her friends. Which is a fairly bad choice, as Charlies Greenwood is the interviewer. When Riot in the Boulevard stops talking, Charles gives no follow-up question, merely staring at the girl texting like a tiger watching it's prey. Slowly, all eyes in the audience are also staring at her, prompting her to turn bright red in the face out of embarrassment. After she awkwardly puts her cell phone away, Charles turns back to the band and says,

"Fascinating. You fit in perfectly with your modern-day peers, so it's a pleasant shock to see you influenced by both old and new acts. Of course, the most important thing a band could do is move on from their influences; you don't want to do the same thing as a previous band, as it's important to be unique. And your lyrics, for instance, are certainly unique. What type of topics do you typically try to express through your writing?"

The theme song ends and Den shows up smiling.

Den: Hello everyone! So how are you doing? I hope well and if not, well, this interview will make you feel better. It's the first time ever I'm going to interview an act and that's very... new for me! (Laughs) Ok, so I'm now gonna interview for you all an amazing girl band, which managed to achieve pretty much a lot in just a short time. I'm talking about Brown Sugar! Hey there girls!