THE RIFF REPORT INTERVIEW From studio snacks to stage chaos. INTRO Welcome to The Riff Report 🤘🔥 We’re buzzing to have naked sunday joining us.
From studio lock-ins to live mayhem, you’ve been doing it the right way — so let’s get into it.
🎤 THE INTERVIEW
1️⃣ For anyone discovering you for the first time — who are naked sunday , where are you from, and what sort of noise are you making?
We are Naked Sunday four piece rock band from the west midlands Uk , naked Sunday make hard rock and Harmonies with some anthemic numbers
2️⃣ How did the band originally form — and was it smooth sailing or absolute chaos from day one?
Naked Sunday got together in 2018 after a change in line up with our Awesome Drummer we were a three piece then we got Alex on Guitar and from that day we agreed to stick as a solid 4 , working together and also hanging out together
3️⃣ Describe your sound to someone who’s never heard you — without using genre labels.
Our sound is music from the heart, harmonies together which works so well. The music takes you on various journeys to sad days, happy days and music that is good mentally for the soul, there is a song to suit every mood J
4️⃣ What bands or artists first lit the fuse for you growing up?
In my teenage years for myself was definitely the emo phase like Funeral for a Friend , My Chemical Romance ,the singer Martin is definitely GNR and Michael Monroe, Liam our drummer is a massive Foo Fighters fan which got him into drumming and Alex Guitars loves Killing Joke and Primus we have a great diverse mix which helps brings different elements into our song writing
5️⃣ You’ve released Muthafucker — how are you feeling about it now that it’s out in the wild?
It’s definitely a wild number called Muthafucker with a music video .It’s out shortest single at only 2 minutes long .Great fun to play live and if your having a bad day it’s great to sing the chorus and get it off your chest, a bit like breaks tuff my Limp Bizkit, someone’s you just need a good angry song to shout it out of your system.
6️⃣ Pick one track from your current releases that best represents the band right now.
Don’t give up on the dream , completely different from Muthafucker, it has a country vibe and is exactly about the song title never give up on your dream and follow your passion .
7️⃣ How do songs usually come together in Naked Sunday
we work in various ways ,sending WhatsApp messages with riffs, beats or lyrics to see if we can come up with something before the next rehearsal Jamming in rehearsals, or discussing songs whilst having a band social.
8️⃣ When you’re locked away in the studio, what’s the vibe like — intense focus or organised chaos?
There is a lot of focus , tea and coffee consumed .We do keep ourselves entertained by telling dad jokes mainly martin 🤣, then we sit together to work on harmonies vocals , and celebrate with a few beers after.
🔥 LIVE GIGS, BEST NIGHTS & ABSOLUTE DISASTERS
9️⃣ Be honest — what’s the band’s go-to food and drink in the studio ?
We all love a good cheese and onion cob J and love our real ales, cans of Red stripe has got messed before with Liam and Laura when we played Teddy Rocks Festival ,free drinks they did piggyback and ended up on the floor ,Laura was passed out by 6pm and Liam by 8pm 🤣. Best gigs was at KK steel Mill we all got super excited to have showers in our dressing rooms, Alex wore a Kilt and forgot boxers underneath ,so we had to get Liam’s dad to buy him some boxers before we hit the stage
🔟 What does a Naked Sunday live show feel like from the stage?
Naked Sunday shows are always energetic and great fun. We get the audience involved with us and we never know what Martin is going to do next ,from doing pull ups if there is a bar to holding onto, standing on anything he can . To the bassist Laura who never stops moving a pulls some awesome bass moves ,to Liam drumming his heart out proving awesome harmonies and our guitarist Alex providing awesome riffs and getting into the zone
1️⃣1️⃣ What’s the best gig you’ve ever played — and what made it so special?
KKs steel Mill has been one of our highlights , incredible stage and so much room to move around that was awesome, also Rock n Blues festival as we were on the same bill as The Wildhearts and that was incredible
1️⃣2️⃣ Have you ever had a gig go wrong before you even hit the stage?
Yes when we played Metal Monocle in Leicester, once we found somewhere to park , Martin was getting equipment out the back of the car. His house keys dropped out his pocket and straight down the drain , our friends Borderline band where trying to help and was going to create a line with a hook to get the keys out as we couldn’t lift the drain. Another member from Borderline band said have you tried lifting it up from the side which worked 🤣,martin then had to put his hands down the drain and got through so much handheld ,it was a bit chaotic but they make the best memories and is a standing joke Martin there’s a drain watch out.
1️⃣3️⃣ What’s the smallest, weirdest, or most unexpected place you’ve played a show?
One of the quirkiest venues which we love playing is Percy’s Cafe in Whitchurch , full of taxidermy, antiques ,they have a Tiger room and the lighting rig is inside a Waltzer car, there is always something new to spot, and there are so passionate about live music and get an incredible sound and light show hilghy recommend this venue.
1️⃣4️⃣ Any gigs where everything went wrong… but the crowd saved it?
When we played Teddy Rocks festival for the second time we were on the outside stage, and the weather was not on outside, however a lot of rockers braved the rain and stayed for the set even though they were soaked, the stage floor was soaked but we still made the most of it and had great fun.
1️⃣5️⃣ Which venue, city, or festival always delivers for you?
Stoke is a great creative place with passionate music lovers, having played The Sugarmill , Riff Factory studios and the underground we always love playing their. Glasgow when we played an acoustic set at New Hell Fire shop ,all their family and friends made us very welcome and introduced us to Bucksfast ,the night got a bit hazy ,but we were very well looked after. Giffest at the Giffard arms in Wolverhampton always very welcomed and our acoustic shows always go down a storm .
1️⃣6️⃣ Is there a gig moment that still gets talked about in the band now?
When we performed at Teddy Rocks which had The Darkness as headliners that was an awesome gig and people were so happy we were on that bill.
1️⃣7️⃣ Pre-gig rituals: what has to happen before you walk on stage?
If we get time grab a bite to eat , quick beer and catch up with our supportersJ , always a last minute wee 🤣
1️⃣8️⃣ What’s the one thing that can instantly kill the vibe at a live show?
People talking whilst bands are performing especially at acoustic gigs , louder gigs you can get away with it but not for acoustic
1️⃣9️⃣ Do you write songs with live crowds in mind?
Absolutely we love to get the audience involved joining in singing especially with our song unbreakable
2️⃣0️⃣ Dream support slot or festival booking — who are you sharing the stage with and where?
Download festival would be incredible to perform at ,as we attend it regularly. Support slot with The foo fighters would be Liam’s dream, and Michael Monroe who gives a high energetic performance.
🎶 THE BIGGER PICTURE
2️⃣1️⃣ After the noise, the sweat, and the adrenaline — how do you chill as a band once the gig’s over?
After the gig we have had some awesome after show drinks with our supporters, it’s always great fun and a great community if we don’t have to travel back. If we do need to travel back its unwind at home and take the show in and talk about what was our favourite song from the set.
2️⃣2️⃣ What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far as a band?
To write the music you believe in , don’t be afraid to experiment with music and don’t be afraid to be yourself.
2️⃣3️⃣ The rock and metal scene runs on community — who do you want to shout out?
To everyone that supports our music ,attends our gigs, shares and believes in our music we couldn’t do it without you all. The rock and metal scene has a great community and that’s what keeps bands going ,music brings people together and you make so many friends in this community.
2️⃣4️⃣ What’s the ultimate goal for naked Sunday?
To keep creating music we want to create , explore new music venues and festivals .
2️⃣5️⃣ What’s coming next — new music, tours, festivals, or secrets you’re not allowed to spill yet?
We have a new single coming out on the 30th October with a music video called Muthafucker and looking forward to that coming out .Also a horror film coming out in 2027 which features some of our music ,but I can’t say anymore about that 🤭
2️⃣6️⃣ Finish this sentence: “If you like your rock/metal loud, honest, and played like it means something, you should check out naked sunday because its heartfelt, passionate and anthemic” 🔥
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