They Sink Ships Interview

1.Hey guys, thanks for answering some questions! They Sink Ships, it’s a pretty unique band name, where did it come from?

We get that alot haha, its really a spin off from an old saying “Loose lips sink ships” They sink ships sounded a little bit snappier!

2. One of your songs has over 30k plays,which often many unsigned bands don’t get anywhere near that. What was your reaction when you found out the popularity of your songs?

its still sinking in to be honest, its so surreal for the fact that these are songs we wrote in our rooms with no thought to anyone really liking them, and now it has such a massive reaction on myspace, were playing to wicked crowds and people are buying tickets to see us, its just amazing!

3. Who would you describe as your greatests influances. Today and when growing up?

Blink 182 are the collective influence, without them i really wouldn’t be into music, we’re pretty set stateside in our influences, bands like Taking Back Sunday, Motion City Soundtrack and Mayday Parade. But at the same time U.K bands like Lostprophets were a massive influence on us growing up and new bands like Kids In Glass Houses

4. Do you try to put across a message within your songs?

I dont try to so much to put across a message, but i like to write about things that are important to me, things like relationships, life and friends.

5. You’ve recently started your UK tour, how’s it going so far?

I’m writing this from the retro bar in manchester on day three of the tour and so far it has been wicked! the crowds have been brilliant, the bands have been ace and so far we haven’t broken down or seriously injured ourselves! so an all out win

6. What’s the weirdest thing ever said/given to you by a fan.

hmmmm, not so much weird but last night on tour a couple of lovely girls made us TSS cupcakes! and they were lovely

7. Who’s the most energetic band member?

really soon , autumn 2009 we hope so keep your eyes peeled!