Chapel Club have spoken to ClashMusic about the inspirations behind their lyrics.
Releasing their debut album 'Palace' earlier this year, Chapel Club set themselves lofty aims. The band reference Greek myths, with their epic guitar lines wrapped around lyrics with a rare intelligence.
Currently on tour across the country, Chapel Club stopped by the ClashMusic office to talk about what fuels those distinctive lyrics. Immediately enthusiastic, singer Lewis Bowman reveals an admiration for English poetry.
"I remember reading a lot of stuff when I was younger and being obsessed by Ted Hughes. The essence of lyrical poetry in this country; I can't believe I'm talking about poetry again, getting myself right in the same trouble! A lot of lyrical poetry starts with an observation about everyday life and moves onto something vastly more profound, or that’s the intention" the singer explains.
"When you're reading poems like 'The Horses' by Ted Hughes, he’s gone for a walk in the hour before dawn and sees the horses in the woods and there’s a beautiful description of that, then suddenly its as if the cosmos is shaking itself apart around him and really it’s just the sun coming up."
"But this is an evocation of an experience of nature and I am someone who feels things quite strongly. Because the band were making music that I found very powerful and emotive and evocative I always thought this is a chance to take these feelings and use them."
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Chapel Club are approaching the end of a British tour. The band played London venue Heaven last night (February 16th) with their eyes now set on Ireland. Confirming a pair of tour dates, tickets for the shows are on sale now.
Chapel Club are set to play the following shows:
February
25 Dublin Academy
26 Belfast Auntie Annie's
Click here to buy tickets for Chapel Club!