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Xfm Meets The Courteeners
Xfm's Sunta Templeton caught up with Liam Fray, lead singer of The Courteeners, to discuss a new album, free downloads and their UK tour coming up this autumn. Listen to the interview here.
Lords of Manchester, The Courteeners, have been sweating it out at festivals across the land this summer while still managing to find the time to write new material and prepare for their UK tour.
Xfm's Sunta Templeton managed to squeeze in an interview with lead Courteener Liam Fray down at T-Mobile Transmission to find out how the band are holding up and what's in store for them for the rest of the year.
How are you guys doing? You must be exhausted...
"We've been on the road for four months but that's good though...that's the point..." [Listen To Full Answer]
What were your highlights of the Summer?
"Glastonbury was amazing...the John Peel stage was packed, everyone was there to see us..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Were there any bands you saw at the festivals which you liked?
"I'm pretty sure The Futureheads were stalking us...they're top boys..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Have you found any time to write some new material?
"We went into the studio, recorded it and it's coming out in five weeks...it's called 'That Kiss'" [Listen To Full Answer]
Is there pressure to get the second album finished?
"Not really...there's pressure from me to do stuff on my own..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Will your new single be given away for free?
"Nope...Can you walk into a Mercedes dealership and get a Mercedes for free?..." [Listen To Full Answer]
How are you feeling about your UK tour you've got coming up?
"It's gonna be a bit messy...we've just sectioned the balcony off for our mates..." [Listen To Full Answer]
What do you think of The Mercury nominations?
"Elbow should definitely win without a doubt..." [Listen To Full Answer]
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