A little more than a week ago, NME-Europe offered extensive (and billingual) coverage of the final of the TalentoSOS contest which saw local Murcian bands Inkeys and Varry Brava win a slot at this year's festival, scheduled for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
As the article appeared to create a good deal of interest, we thought readers might also be interested in hearing what the winners had to say for themselves. Here's what Vicente (Varry) and Emilio (Inkeys) made of the event. Hats off to both for doing this in English, by the way.
Winners Varry Brava receive their €1,500 cheque
NME-Europe: So Vicente, Varry Brava were winners. I don't think many were surprised with that decision! Did you see yourselves as favourites before the final?
VB: Hi Nick! Thanks a lot for coming to the final last Thursday night. We didn't see ourselves as favourites at any moment. Even though people told us we were, we thought that the jury had a very difficult decision to make. The quality of the final was excellent, so when Johan Wald (MC) said our name, it was one of the best moments of our lives.
NME-Europe: Despite a growing reputation in the region, I think it's fair to say that you are going to be one of the 'lesser' known bands at the festival. Tell us what the crowd can expect.
VB: To be in the SOS Festival is a prize for us. People who know us will see more of the same: a lot of dancing and a party atmosphere! Let's hope those who still do not know us are pleasantly surprised and join the concert.
Well I, for one, knew little of Varry Brava before last Thursday and I must admit I was really impressed by what I saw. In my opinion, they were the best of the bands on show. I'm sure everyone will enjoy their set, even if their time slot isn't exactly ideal (18.30 on May 1st).
NME-Europe: Which bands will you be watching yourselves?
VB: We don't know! We hope, at least, the manager of one of them will be watching us though! :D
NME-Europe: FInally, Vicente, What are the immediate plans for Varry Brava? What are your plans for 2010.
VB: At the moment, we have one self-published album called 'Ídolo' with 10 songs. We need to play around the country so we are confirming dates very soon! There's more about out forthcoming concerts on www.varrybrava.com. The big one, the SOS Festival, on 1st of May in Murcia!
Thanks a lot Vicente. Might we recommend a visit to that website to check them out. Apart from the concert dates, you can also listen to four tracks from that aforementioned album, plus a rip-snorting remix of 'No Gires' by fellow Murcianos, The Leadings.
Whilst Varry Brava were one of the pre-match favourites (despite claiming they weren't), Totana's Inkeys certainly emerged as the event's dark horses and picked up the other winning prize after a practically faultless display during the final. Here's what Emilio had to say about their gate-crashing antics.
Inkeys walk away from the TalentoSOS final with a 1,500€ cheque and a slot at the SOS Festival
NME-Europe: Emilio. Inkeys joint-winners. I think a lot of people were a little surprised with that decision! Did you honestly think you had a chance of winning?
Ink: Hi Nick. Firstly, we want to thank you for covering the event. It was an excellent night and it is surprising all the expectation the competition has generated.
Obviously we expected to win, if not we would not have done so!! :) No, I'm joking... The level was very high and of course it was difficult to win. Everyone in the room had favourites even before the bands started to play, so maybe the decision was not the correct one for many of them. However, we think the the jury made the right decision. We did a good show and after that show which was the result of many hours of rehearsal.
NME-Europe certainly think Inkeys fully-deserved to take on of the first prizes. Whether you like their style or not, they (along with Varry Brava) were better than the rest on the night, so warranted a winning ticket.
NME-Europe: Obviously, you are going to be one of the 'lesser' known bands at the festival. Tell us what the crowd can expect from Inkeys.
Ink: Well, if we look at this issue in a positive light, people will attend our concert with curiosity and we hope it will be to their liking. Nevertheless, we only think about having a good time at the festival, just the same as when we play at an ordinary concert at another venue.
As with Varry before, I'm sure festival-goers will like what they see (hear!).
NME-Europe: Which bands will you be watching yourselves?
Ink: Nada Surf is a must for everyone in Inkeys but there are other big names in the spotlight. Chris Cunningham, The Magic Numbers... I'm especially looking forward to seeing Lidia Damunt.
NME-Europe: Finally Emilio, what other plans do Inkeys have this year?
Ink: '11 razones para perder el sueño' (their debut album) is still being promoted. April is a busy month for us, not only for the SOS 4.8 (they appear on Friday 30th) but we're also recording some songs for an EP we'd like to release very very soon added to a video recording and a Fiestas de Primavera slot together with Rumor!, Varry Brava and The Leadings. A VERY BUSY MONTH!! After this, we'll split up and form a group of polkas. :)
We hope that the Murcia Scene goes like this for a long time and thanks for making it possible on your part.
Emilio is a likeable character. Inkeys are a likeable band. If you can't make their slot at the SOS4.8 Festival, you could at least check out their Myspace page.
NME-Europe would like to thank Vicente and Emilio for taking the time to talk to them and wish both bands every success at the SOS Festival.
NC
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