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Monday 26 April 2010

NME-Europe Live: SOS 4.8 Festival - Tindersticks


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It's been a pretty good week for NME-Europe as it continues with the build-up for the SOS4.8 Festival. Having received confirmation that the site will be getting a press pass for the event, we have also been fortunate enough to get the opinion of one of the main attractions at the event, Tindersticks. In the last of our pre-festival interviews, percussionist and keyboard player David Boulter talks to us about their imminent visit to Murcia.

NME-Europe: So, David, will this be your first time in Murcia? If so, have you got much of a clue as to whereabouts you're headed?
DB: I remember playing in Murcia at least once. Maybe 8-9 years ago. I'm afraid I don't remember much. Memories usually get triggered by being somewhere again, or an incident. I'm sure I'll remember when we get there. I do know we enjoyed it. I always remember the bad times.

Actually, they'll be playing in exactly the same place. It'll be interesting to see how the organisation goes for this part of the event. Tindersticks will play their set in an indoor arena which has a capacity of around 2,000. With an estimated 33,000 visitors expected each day, the simple maths suggest there are going to be some disappointed people who don't get to see them. Time will tell there.

NME-Europe: Have you played any of the other 'big' Spanish festivals?
DB: We've done Primavera Sound a few times, and FIB. Sonar rings a bell, but I could be wrong.

NME-Europe: Was there any reason in particular that made you accept the chance to play at the SOS 4.8 Festival? Did you know it even existed?
DB: Spanish festivals are some of the most enjoyable we do. I had heard of SOS 4.8. It's the first date of our next tour. We've just finished touring northern Europe, during a very harsh winter. So the idea of Spain and warmer climates is very appealing right now.

Well, the forecast is good, so I don't think you're going to be disappointed with that!

NME-Europe: What do you make of the organisation so far?
DB: I haven't heard any complaints.

Funnily enough, it's gone up in our estimations this week too!

NME-Europe: What are the main differences between playing at a festival in Spain and the UK?
DB: The right UK festival is still very good. It depends what you want. I'm not a big fan of the larger festivals, and we often feel out of place. The Green Man, End Of The Road, ATP things are great. For some reason most European festivals seem more open to us. We have a good feeling from Spanish festivals so far.

NME-Europe: Of the other bands involved, who will you be taking time out to see?
DB: I'd like to see The Horrors. I'll have to see what else is on.

They might just be able to take in about half of their set before they go on stage themselves. It's a shame Tindersticks clash with Los Planetas, as I think they'd probably enjoy them as well.

NME-Europe: Well, thanks a lot David. Hope you enjoy the festival.
DB: Cheers. Maybe see you for a beer or a few glasses of Spanish Red when we get there.

Well, NME-Europe would certainly be honoured to continue this chat over a drink. Before we crack out the "Juan Gil" have a look at what we can expect when TIndersticks take the stage on Friday.

NC




You can read more NME-Europe articles on the SOS 4.8 Festival here.

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