SNAYX

FAVOURITE DANCE MOVES AND THEIR PURE CHAOS: A Q&A WITH SNAYX

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While on a busy tour around the UK, Brighton Punk band ‘SNAYX’ sat down with Brighton Tempo to chat about inspiration, their favourite shows and nerves. Words By Moe Noble

Introduce yourselves! How did you all meet?

We (Charlie and Ollie) formed SNAYX over a Chinese lunch at the Golden Palace restaurant in Seaford. We just became tired of being in bands that weren’t playing enough gigs so we just decided to do our own thing.

What inspires your lyrics?

It really depends on the song. ‘Body Language’ & ‘False Friends’ focus more on personal experiences, interpersonal relationships & nights out in Brighton. However, for the likes of ‘Work’ & ‘Weaponized’, the focus is on the themes of the past five or so years. Brexit Britain, austerity, fake news and Covid are all really prominent subject matter. These songs express our resentment and anger and it’s an incredible release for us and our audience when we perform.

What makes you the most nervous?

Soundcheck. It’s a strange balance. When the sound isn’t perfect prior to the show, it makes you nervous… But on the other hand, sometimes if the soundcheck is too good, it can make you more nervous that something is bound to go wrong!

“OVER A DECADE OF CONSERVATIVE RULE HAS ONLY ALIENATED YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOU NOW SEE THE RESULTS OF THAT IN THE PUNK SCENE AND THE SONGS BEING WRITTEN”

Favourite dance move to wack out mid performance?

The ‘Sneyk’ finger point. We’re bringing back the classic point to the ceiling. Works great mid-song right before a big drop.

I recently caught you at your headline show at The Green Door Store on the 29th. How do you choose support acts and who is on your list of ones to watch?

Thanks for coming to the show! It was pure joy and chaos all wrapped up into one. There’s a video of the finale on YouTube from that night - I can’t believe it was real! Both Monakis and Gnarlah are headline bands in their own right too, so we were thrilled when they said they’d support us. The scene is the best it’s been in a long time and there are so many bands we want to play with. Off the top of our head, Congratulations & The Famous People are definitely ones to keep an eye on!

How are you preparing for Snayx in the city P.2?

We prepared by accidentally going to three or four gigs in a row leading up to the night before we set off to get us in the gig mindset. We’re passionate about live music and the Brighton music scene. It’s where we’re most inspired and it gets us mentally in the zone.

For anyone that hasn’t yet attended your shows, could you explain your fan base and the sweaty chaos you bring. And what do you think has been your favourite show?

It might look like chaos but everyone is really respectful at our shows. We have a diverse crowd too so it’s great to see everyone having a good time. It’s a toss up between Scala supporting Kid Kapichi and our Green Door Store headline. Both incredibly memorable gigs that absolutely defied all our expectations.

There’s a massive resurgence of the punk scene sprouting across Brighton venues at the moment. Where do you think that comes from? Passion or maybe fury?

I think it’s a bit of both. The discontent with Tory Britain has a big part to play and politics is where the punk scene flourishes. Over a decade of conservative rule has only alienated young people and you now see the results of that in the punk scene and the songs being written. Elsewhere in the punk scene we have amazing bands such as Muff and Lambrini Girls calling out abusers, homophobia, misogyny and the patriarchy. Especially culprits that exist in music. Their voices are more important than ever in reshaping this new punk scene to ensure it has a place for everyone.

And lastly, When is your next show in Brighton - go on plug ya selves!

Our next scheduled Brighton show will be as part of Washed Out festival in September but don’t be surprised to see us in Brighton at some point before that. The line up for Washed Out festival is absolutely mega this year. Featuring local legends Genn, Snake Eyes & Gaffa Tape Sandy to name a few. So grab your tickets ASAP!

You can catch SNAYX at various venues around Brighton. As well as their social media: Instagram @snayx_uk Twitter @SNAYX_UK Listen to their newest release ‘Cigarette’ on Spotify.