NoNewWaveNoFun: The Interviews 1 - Jono Chapman (Cross Wires)

                                         

Something new for you here at NoNewWaveNoFun, a slight change of medium - it's the message don't you know! Yes, we've decided to host a series of video interviews with some of the bands or artists that we've featured on the blog so far. We get to know them better, what makes them tick and what would light up their Musical Heaven or terrorise them in Musical Hell.

                                           

First up is the lead singer of East End Post-Punks Cross Wires - Mr Jono Chapman! Those of you who have been reading the blog for some time will re-collect that one of the first singles I reviewed was their November 2020 single 'Hall of Mirrors' after them being one of the first outside submissions I received. Here's what I made of it at the time:

 

Cross Wires have managed to strike a good balance on 'Hall of Mirrors' - especially considering the time taken to record the track. The uncomfortable and claustrophobic opening is balanced with a sharp and catchy chorus that stays with you beyond the first listen. If the band can keep this level of quality control up over a short period of time, then any optical illusions will become in much sharper focus.

You can read the full review, watch the video for 'Hall of Mirrors' and find all links to the band's social media  here .The new Cross Wires single 'The Death of Dreamland' is released on March 7th.