Getting The Party Started With ALEX MOORE From THE LATHUMS

In the modern age of seriousness, it is refreshing to see a band
doing the rounds that still values fun and a good time over
politics and bickering. A band who performs with a smile on their
face without deferring to any one side of whatever fence is
currently being built or in the process of being torn down. And, of
course, said band is British, the place where the love of a laugh
and the desire to get on with it are part of the staple diet.
Indie rock outfit The Lathums have been doing that now for the
better part of seven years, plying their trade the world over and
being invited to enjoy the facilities at festivals such as SXSW,
Glastonbury, Leeds/Reading, Neighbourhood Weekender and plenty
more.
But if there's one thing you can strike a negative for with The
Lathums, it's the fact they have not once brought their infectious
band of music to Australian shores, a blight which is soon to be
remedied with the four-piece touch down for a run of four shows
starting in Fremantle on October 8. Having never heard of The
Lathums before, HEAVY had to do a bit more research than usual
before sitting down for a chat with frontman Alex Moore, and what
we discovered looked like so much fun that we had already made up
our mind to go to one of the shows before even speaking with
him.
After asking Moore how and why The Lathums have neglected Australia
until now, we ask him what he is expecting from our audiences,
pointing out that we have been known to get rowdy on
occasions.
"Yeah, I was expecting that," he smiled. "I feel like we'd get a
good crack out of a crowd in Australia (laughs). Sometimes the
crowd feels like they shouldn't say or do anything and just let the
band do whatever. But I feel like in Australia it'll be a bit more
like engaging, so we'll see."
We follow up by asking what we can expect from The Lathums
live.
"We engage with the crowd, we make sure everybody's had a good time
and a safe time as well," he promised. "But the makeup around it
and the thrill is always different because you never really know
what's gonna happen. I'm a bit mad and I can switch quite quickly,
so you never know what to expect (laughs)."
In the full interview, Alex highlighted the unique energy of The
Lathums' live shows, recommending three songs for newcomers to
prepare for the tour. He reflected on the musical climate in Wigan
at the band's formation in 2018, noting a lack of local activity
and their role in revitalising the area's music culture.
He shared the band's journey, mentioning the success of their first
two albums and emphasising that true success is measured by fan
loyalty rather than chart positions. He also expressed eagerness to
connect with Australian fans, what they are expecting and
more.
Tickets and tour info via: frontiertouring.com/thelathums


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