Aside from your shows, how will you each be spending this summer? Monday to Friday I’m in the studio. I’m a songwriting gun for hire these days. What has been the highlight of your career so far? This Ain’t a Love Song reaching Number One! And your most memorable gig? Headlining the Royal Albert Hall last year was very special. Pretty immense aftershow too. Favourite lyric? ‘It ain’t gonna happen, with me and the Strachan’. Do you have any tips for young musicians or bands out there who are hoping to get signed? Keep writing, writing and writing. It’s all about the song. You can catch Scouting for Girls at this year's Feel Good Festival on Saturday 30 August. The two-day festival (Fri 29th-Sat 30th Aug) will be packed with food, cultural activities and live entertainment. Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has already been announced as one of the stars set to host live cooking demonstrations at the festival.
Ruth Meredith
Who are your musical influences? Britpop (Blur, Oasis, Suede, Stone Roses), The Classics (Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys) and REM. I’ve spent my life trying to be 1% as good as Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson. If I reach 2% I will die very happy. Any plans for a new album? If so, will you be going in a new direction? Yes - We’ve got a busy summer of shows but I think we’ll start back in the studio in September. We want to keep the record very real, organic and honest. Everything live. No fake drums / midi - no matter how good they sound. www.rochdalestyle.com
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