Reuben, have you always been a solo
artist or did you previously play in a band?
I’ve not ruled out being in a band, or doing music with a different feel, but
these songs are more suited to me defining them first, whilst getting friends
to join in towards the end.
In what ways is it advantageous being a solo
artist?
Well it’s much easier to go on tour, at times I’ve turned up at venues in
Europe having yet found where I’m sleeping that evening, but people are good
and generous and things have worked out so far. You also only then have
yourself to argue with about music, but that is a never ending even if alone.
And which artist would you like to work with
most?
I’d like to see what music Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Johnny Greenwood or
RJD2 could make with my music, there’s something enigmatic about anyone
creating something with your material, I encourage it.
You grew up in a small town near the coast in
Norfolk, and now you live in London, at the heart of the music scene. Do you
have the feeling that you have to or want to go with the flow?
I have a pace, it changes for it’s own reasons, it’s influenced by everywhere
I’ve been. Norfolk was a mainstay for a long time and probably will be again
soon (although I’m considering Berlin next). London certainly does hold a huge
music scene, I don’t think any city in the world really competes with it for
sheer amount.
What makes London so interesting for you?
You have access to what you want in this city, and the vibe can be quite
distinct in each town, Brixton’s currently a preference. I don’t think I’m at
home yet here, it suits right now, but there are many places in which I’d like
to spend a fair amount of time.
How would you describe the expectations you have for your future as a
musician?
Remaining fluid, I like making things, music stories and such, currently when I
wake I have to write songs, not a want but a compulsion, going to see where
that takes me.
The artwork on the cover of your debut EP ‘Clutch’
shows an outline of a person filled with objects that conjure up thoughts of
travelling and adventure. Is this representative of your songs and perhaps even
your own character?
The title means everything that drives you, everyone
you hold on to, I told this to my friend Anne from Leipzig and she sent me this
picture, it was as it should be, journeys, journeys, journeys and a little bit
of sleep.
We met in Berlin while you were touring through Europe and you performed in
many cities. What were your impressions of the different locations and how did
the people react to your music?
People are good, the more I travel the more I get reminded of this, they do
have there differences, subtle and not so. The perennial issue of touring crops
though, time in each city or town always feels limited, so I got to see the
gloss and not enough content.
What does 2013 hold for Reuben Hollebon? Will you
be touring again?
I’m working on something, no specifics yet but there will be more music soon,
and I’ll tour anywhere that I’m invited, in Europe or otherwise.
Interview: Flavia Lamprecht
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