In this interview with Angerland, we explore the spark behind “Commit A Madness,” diving into its themes, creative process, chaotic visuals, and the fierce live energy shaping the band’s current era.
1. “Commit A Madness” feels like a call to arms for those who take risks and rise after every fall. What inspired the message behind the song, and how did it take shape musically?
Kermit: We tend to write the same way. Someone brings a rough idea in. We knock it about, jam whatever feels right. Jon adds words and melody so he’s the man with all the messages. The arrangement is often the last thing to take shape depending on what feels like a chorus or mid 8 etc.
2. You quoted Alan Moore’s The Killing Jokein your announcement — “Madness is the emergency exit.” How does that idea connect with the themes or energy of the track?
K: Good question! Jon?
J: I guess it depends on what you think of as madness. Some might think it’s jumping off a cliff while other might think it’s forming a band and asking complete strangers to listen to your music! I see it as taking a chance, risking everything you have or hope for in that moment. Metaphorically jumping off that cliff and see how you land.
3. Your live history includes sharing stages with Evil Blizzard, Theatre Of Hate, and Ruts DC. How have these experiences influenced your sound or approach as a band?
K: Made us hungry for more, I think. It’s been an amazing year.
4. The video, created by Paul Graham, adds a strong visual identity to the song. Can you tell us more about the creative process and how the visuals tie into the track’s message?
K : Over to Paul
P: The video was created using 14 different takes of live footage at various venues where the band played Commit A Madness during the show.
These were synced to fit the studio recording and then graphics overlaid in a frenzied style to represent the confusion of madness.
Some of the footage was treated as a duotone in the band’s red & black style and other graphics were created to enhance the confusion., including a video of the graffiti in Quadrophenia Alley, Brighton where the band were playing at the Piepline, a nearby venue.
5. “Commit A Madness” blends punk attitude with vibrant colour and noise. How do you balance raw aggression with melody and atmosphere in your songwriting?
K: We just go with whatever feels right. If it ain’t broke don’t try and be clever. If it feels good and sounds right then that’s where it all should be?
6. You’re playing London’s legendary 100 Club in November. What can fans expect from your live performance, and how does this new single fit into your current setlist or era as a band?
J: Lots of energy and hopefully a bloody big noise!
K: We’re going to enjoy ourselves and hope everyone who comes along joins in.
J: It’s a pretty iconic venue in our world so the challenge is to be the band people walk away talking about. Preferably because you’ve put on a great show rather than falling flat on your face!
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