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16 QUESTIONS x LYNKS
What do London’s underground scene and Elton John have in common? They have their eyes on Lynks, who is bringing drag, comedy and electronic beats together in a performance no less than an on-stage art project. As Lynks prepared for their first-ever headline tour, they joined us for a fruity Q&A. Let’s get to know them.
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If Lynks was an acronym, what would it stand for?
“Lads, you now know sexy!”
What do you love about Lynks?
“Because of the weird niche I’ve put myself in - it being music but also freaky weird - I have full creative control. I love that there are no boundaries whatsoever.”
If your life was a song, what would be the title?
“Hannah Montana’s ‘Best of Both Worlds’. I have such a great double-life going on with Lynks being so mad and my everyday life being so wholesome. I get out my demons with Lynks and then snuggle my friends the rest of the time.”
The intention behind Lynks?
“I’m obsessed with the club-kid and genderless drag aesthetic, so I was thinking ‘what if someone was given a larger-than-life costume, with heavy electronic beats and jokes lyrics?’. Trying to capture that moment of peak audience entertainment is what I want to do.”
One song you wish you wrote?
“Dick in the Air’ by Peaches. It’s taking the idea of songs telling women to shake their tits or ass and flipping that to male genitalia.”
Favourite lyrics of yours?
ta get taxing/ You’d have to keep up that front even when relaxing/ So why the fuck should I ever wanna be str8 acting?’. As a man, especially a straight man, you’re not allowed to show happiness, excitement or joy. There are a lot of challenges that come with being gay, but on the bright side, at least I’m allowed to smile.”
Most absurd thing to ever happen to you?
“On tour with Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, backstage in our latex two-piece, before the first show like ‘are we really going on stage in front of rock and roll fans and sing about bechamel sauce?’. It’s like a joke that has gone too far but that’s what people like about it. It’s exciting to see something surreal going into mainstream spaces.”
Your style in three words.
“Sexy wacky wavey inflatable tube man. Not three words but it’s me.”
Most treasured garment in your closet?
“The red glittery devil’s suit. I love it because it’s simple and effective. No fabric to trip over or hit somebody with, it’s like a second skin.”
Why the mask?
“Firstly, I just like the aesthetic of anonymous couture. Any outfit becomes special when there is a second mask. In my everyday life, I’m very conscious of how people perceive me, but when you have a mask on, every act becomes authentic because you are not basing it on how someone might see or judge you. At the end of the day, you can step off the stage, take the mask off and nobody knows who you are.”
Something you will never be seen wearing?
“You know what I really hate? A mid-thigh sequin party dress.”
You can’t live without?
“I use Johnson’s baby shampoo every day for facewash and makeup remover. Heidi Klum uses it so if it’s good enough for her, it’s good enough for me.”
A guilty pleasure?
“I don’t believe in guilty pleasures, pleasures are just pleasures.”
Something people would not have guessed about you?
“Joni Mitchell has been my top Spotify artist almost every year. My music taste is very different from what I make.”
A question you don’t want to be asked?
“Often interviewers ask to try the mask on. It feels gross because there is makeup and sweat on the inside. I do let them though.”
