Fresh from their Glastonbury festival appearance, UK-based indie act Manilla Times have released their new single, Mona Lisa. We asked Enniskillen-born front man Jack McKelvey the BIG questions . . .
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Speaking about the new song, Jack says, "Mona Lisa is about a mysterious and elusive character, and we wanted it to embrace famous artists and paintings with real life.
"We recorded it at Kempston Studios in Liverpool again back in winter, our third record produced by indie-tycoon Alex Quinn, who produced our last two singles Third Time Lucky and Miracle Worker.
"We're excited to get this out straight after our first Glasto! We feel it arrives just in time for the summer and festival season."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I studied Japanese at University. I was the seventh best standing triple jumper at u15 schools UK championships. As of three weeks ago, I've played Glastonbury!
How would you describe your music?
Loud, energetic Indie Rock.
Who are your musical inspirations?
My dad is a huge Eagles fan and that has definitely rubbed off on me. I love a lot of other 70s stuff too, Thin Lizzy, Elton, Bowie would be the main ones. Having lived in Manchester for a while now, there is also definitely some Oasis, The Smiths, Stone Roses Influences there too.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Talon, an Eagles tribute band, at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen with my Dad.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Busted’s Year 3000 was the first CD I owned; I was seven. I think (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was the first one I bought with me own money.
What’s your favourite song right now?
I heard Moves by Suki Waterhouse in a shop in Paris on tour and I’ve been loving that lately. My favourite new track is feelslikeimfallinginlove from Coldplay.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"He took it all too far, but boy could he play guitar" - Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
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Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy. I’ll never get tired of that bass riff.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find us on all social platforms - Manilla Times. or visit our website. Our music is on all major streaming platforms.
Alan Corr
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