Girls Would Kill
Saint John-born, Halifax-based electro group Girls Would Kill released its first full length album Bloodshed last month after recording it between the two cities with producer Colin Crowell.
The two-piece, made up of Adam Higgins and Mary Ferguson, has been touring recently with Audrey & The Agents and has more dates planned for early in the new year.
The band joins us this week to chat about the album and what’s up next …
1. Hey guys, how are things going? What’s the latest with Girls Would Kill?
Adam: Things are good. We’ve just put out our first proper album. It’s called Bloodshed, and we’re working on all the stuff that goes along with that. We’re working on a few videos, a remix and a couple cover tracks to release along with a some singles.
2. The album was released a month or so ago – how does it feel now that you’ve had a chance to step away and reflect on the project you worked on for more than a year?
Adam: Yeah, it came out Nov. 11, and it’s been a huge relief to finally have the songs out of our hands. We spent a ton of time tweaking the songs. A lot changed depending on our live setup and then again through sharing the production duties with Colin, who brought a lot into the fold. We’re really happy with the record and it represents an entire period for the band but at the same time we’re making an effort to have a much more consistent output from the band, year-round.
3. I believe you were based in Saint John but have moved to Halifax. What do you find different about the two cities, and how does that impact the band?
Adam: Saint John and Halifax have a pretty similar feel, I find. Downtown Halifax just doesn’t turn into a ghost town as rapidly as uptown Saint John. The major change for the band is that Halifax is uncharted for the most part. We’ve done a few shows here but in Saint John we’d played everywhere we wanted, and did the shows we wanted. It was time for a change.
4. During the making of the record, Joe Hooley left the band. Was that a major setback?
Mary: In some ways. He had put all his tracks down so that was cool, but losing a third of a band is a setback anytime. He was there from day one, and our live set had to change a lot for our release show. Working as a duo is actually a welcomed new direction, for now. Some album tracks only feature Adam and I to begin with, and limitations always breed creativity.
5. The electronic music scene appears to be growing along the east coast … have you guys found the journey so far difficult or no?
Mary: Most of the last two years we were gradually changing the band’s sound from a guitar/bass/drum machine set up to a heavier dance vibe. What we have now is our own brand of electronic music, and there’s some awesome electro artists/bands in the Maritimes — quick shouts to Blank Banshees (Saint John) Sexwolf (Fredericton) Jenocide (Halifax).
6. What song(s), album(s) or artist(s) have you been listening to lately?
Mary & Adam: Artist: Depeche Mode almost entirely. Early Depeche Mode especially. Song: GVCCI HVCCI – Superlow. Album: Telegram – Bjork.
7. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned lately?
Adam: That Bono uses an SM58 (microphone) in the studio and that rigor mortis leaves the body after a few days.
8. What do the next few months hold for Girls Would Kill?
Mary: We’re going to put out our first music video for Digitl Kid which we are hoping will go completely viral. We’re heading back to Saint John to shoot another video for Safeword, and were going to be releasing a great remix of Zagot, and a couple cover tunes, all of which will be available on our Bandcamp for free downloading.
9. Anything else you’d like to add?
Mary: Just that we’re really hoping your readers take a minute or two and check out the album, our cruise through it at least.
The album is available on our bandcamp at name your own price, so by entering $0.00 the album is yours free!
Adam: It’s also available physically at Taz and Obsolete Records (both in Halifax) for $4.99 as well as free download cards while supplies last. And we’re looking for like-minded bands to gig with.
