Bleeding For Your Art With LIL LOTUS

Interview by Kris Peters
LA based alternative artist Lil Lotus recently unleashed his second
album Nosebleeder via Epitaph Records, building on the promise
shown on his debut effort ERRØR BØY.
Nosebleeder sees Lotus collaborating across the sphere of
alternative music, including Mod Sun, Sophie Powers, Alexis Munroe
and kennedyxoxo. Determined not to be restricted by any one genre
or subgenre, Lil Lotus has expressed a desire to work with as many
different artists as possible, an aim which has led to him being
invited by Ocean Sleeper to join them this April and May for their
Lonely Love Australian Tour.
HEAVY caught up with Lil Lotus earlier this month.
"I've never been (to Australia)," he revealed excitedly, "so shout
out to Ocean Sleeper and Deficit for having us out there. I think
it will hit me when I'm on that 20-hour flight (laughs). I've
always wanted to go to Australia. We've always talked about it.
It's really weird, because Australia was always up there on my top
places of people listening, and this opportunity came up, and it
was like fuck yeah, let's do it."
In the full interview, Lil Lotus expressed excitement and
apprehension about his upcoming first tour of Australia,
particularly regarding the wildlife. We discussed the comprehensive
nature of the tour, covering various cities in Australia, sharing
funny stories about Australian wildlife.
Lotus discussed the evolution of his music, highlighting the shift
towards a more band-heavy sound and the positive reception of his
latest album, Nosebleed. He also reflected on his diverse musical
career and emphasized the importance of experimenting with music
while staying true to his artistic identity.