KBPS Interview: The Tin Pigeons

The Tin Pigeons are a five-piece indie-folk band from the East-Midlands and as they release their new EP ‘Sparks’ we got to speak to lead singer, and guitarist, Fraser, about their music, catching up with them after they had just performed at Leeds and Reading, a time he described as a lot of fun. “It was quite special with a lot of memories!”

Describing the band’s live sound, Fraser chose indie-folk with influences from Bombay Bicycle Club and Two Door Cinema Club. “It’s quite summery,” he told us, pointing to those bands as inspirations for the band.

Talking about their new EP Fraser confirmed it was a long time coming. “It took a lot of work. I think it’s quite summery, and it means a lot to us!”

Reception to the EP has been very positive, something he described as humbling, talking about the band’s recent appearances on BBC Introducing as brilliant. “It was really special to be under their wing.”

Talking about folk music, I was intrigued to know why Fraser thought its popularity was increasing. “I think it’s just a change to what’s on the radio all the time. People just want to listen to something different to what’s in the charts.”

The Tin Pigeons are looking to return to the studio at Christmas to record new material for a potential new EP, and possibly an album in a year. They also hope for a new video to go with their next extended play.

Looking ahead to the next six months, Fraser hopes the band will just keep doing what they are doing. “Just being able to make music is a lot of fun, so if we can keep doing that then it’s great!”

You can find out more about the Tin Pigeons on Facebook.