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It has been a busy year for Bristol\u2019s Soeur<\/strong>. Consisting of Jim Collins on drums, with Tina Maynard and Anya Pulver on both guitar and vocals, the trio have been wildly growing with fierce momentum as they come armed with thrashing noise. They are currently topping off their year with\u00a0a fifteen date tour and the release of their second EP,\u00a0\u2018Fight\u2019<\/em>. After a staggeringly successful 12 months, their second EP \u2018Fight’ <\/i>comes with mass anticipation. The influence behind its title track sees Soeur<\/strong> challenge of ideas bestowed on individuals. Starting from bumping into a school friend, Tina explained how the initial meeting began the thought process, \u201cHe told me about his experience in the army and how this idea of protecting his country soon lost its charm as he ended up despising what he was doing and what it meant. It really stuck with me and this was initially what I started writing the song about, but we wanted it to transcend the particular situation, hence why I think lots of people can relate to it as isn’t tied down to that\u201d. Adding to their vivid imagery of combating wilting ideals, Anya details, \u201c\u2018Fight\u2019 is about standing up against what we once blindly followed, it is about making your mind up and effecting real change. I want people to understand that whether it\u2019s a war, an abusive relationship, a mental illness or a society-instilled stereotype, they have the power not only to stop fuelling the cause but to actively fight against it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n With the EP is set to be released imminently, the trio will celebrate at a sold-out hometown show in Bristol. As the year has seen the outfit be championed across wider stages and across the airwaves, \u2018Fight\u2019<\/em> is a work of impassioned delivery with lasting meaning, \u201cI think wherever there\u2019s personal growth, there\u2019s always some sort of fight involved,\u201d<\/i> states Anya. \u201cPeople often project the best of themselves (especially on social media), giving us all the illusion that nobody else is struggling, when in reality, we all endure our own battles every day.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n Soeur<\/b>\u2019s sound ranges from grunge laden material to mathy pieces, where Anya and Tina\u2019s robust yet eloquent dual-fronted vocals make for a unique listen that remains structurally innovative, \u00a0\u201cWe love to play with intricately intertwined vocals, switching up harmonies and creating rhythms that both syncopate and synchronise in a matter of seconds,\u201d\u00a0<\/i>Anya explains before fellow vocalist Tina states, “I’ve always loved singing with other people and think harmonies add so much to songs, it’s nice that we can do it live. Usually one of us will come to practice with a song, leaving space for the other to have a verse. And it’s pretty much anything goes outside of that.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n Since their 2017 debut EP \u2018What Separates Us\u2019,<\/em> Soeur<\/b>\u2019s evolution is the result of tireless commitment and learning, \u201cIt takes time to settle into a writing style, to get used to how each other work and to find ways to keep the music fresh and interesting without losing that thing that makes us us. I think we\u2019ve become less afraid of breaching the boundaries, we\u2019ll take any idea and run with it now, even if it doesn\u2019t seem very \u2018S\u0153ur\u2019 to begin with.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n As Soeur<\/strong> strive to make people reflect, it\u2019s abundantly clear that the three\u2019s DIY ethos is at the heart of everything they do. Now having deservingly broken into the \u2018up-and-coming\u2019 scene, Soeur<\/b>\u2019s passion for the industry is proven with their commitment to not only the band, but the local community. \u201cI think we\u2019ve all realized that being in a band isn\u2019t just about playing our instruments and writing songs. We\u2019ve become promoters, tour managers, booking agents, van drivers and so on,\u201d<\/em> says Jim. Having been a unit for a few years, the self-releasing outfit are no newcomers to the dedication it takes to get a band moving, \u201cLeave your egos outside, and you’ll get so much further, quicker if you’re willing to do the mundane stuff as well,\u201d<\/em> concludes Tina.<\/p>\n Not only are Soeur<\/strong> ready to welcome ‘Fight’,\u00a0<\/em>but it is also unarguably clear that this trio are prepared to take on 2019 with huge spirit.<\/p>\n \u2018Fight\u2019<\/em>\u00a0EP by\u00a0S\u0153ur<\/strong>\u00a0is released 17th November.<\/p>\n S\u0153ur<\/strong>\u00a0links:\u00a0Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n<\/em>\u201cBeing on the road is a breeze physically. I busk three hours a day outside anyway, so a half an hour, adrenaline-fuelled show, indoors, every night is my idea of heaven,\u201d<\/em> Tina states. Having played festivals such as ArcTanGent, 2000 Trees and Reading & Leeds this summer, the dual-fronted outfit have been constructing a reputation for their enthralling live sets. With their live presence being hailed as must-see events, highlights from the year don\u2019t stop there as Jim reminisces, \u201cTouring with Demob Happy was loads of fun, shooting the music video for \u2018Fight\u2019 was something I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll never forget, one of the hottest days of the year in probably the hottest basement in Bristol\u2026 things got sweaty!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2NvZWhDKH3Y]<\/span><\/p>\n“Leave your egos outside, and you’ll get so much further”<\/em><\/h2>\n