Palma Violets (Photo: Paul Bachmann for Live4ever)
“We didn’t even give a shit. I couldn’t even read a book, let alone write songs.”
Palma Violets have freely admitted they had to refocus on the art of songwriting after a long period enjoying the fruits of their signing to Rough Trade and debut album ‘180‘.
Giving an update on their second album to DIY, Chilli Jesson continued: “We made a conscious decision after Reading 2013 to go and write in Wales. We met these two hippy folk, they’re very spiritual people. They sing a song on our album.”
Palma Violets are heading back out on the road from the end of this month, firstly in support of Independent Venue Week, and then as the main attraction for the 2015 NME Awards tour. It’s on to Texas from there and a stint at the South By Southwest Festival in March.
“Coming back we really had to learn how to start again,” Sam Fryer added. “This place in Wales was the perfect place to do it.”