ABOUT BUNNY
Q1. For readers who might not be familiar with you, would you please provide some background on the band—where you’re from, when you formed, etc.?
We’re from all over the UK (Wales, Brighton, Northern Ireland and Yorkshire) but now we all live in London. Jemma (vocals) and Alex (bass) formed the band in 2019 and began writing together, and later met Karl (guitar) and Ed (drums) through mutual friends!
Q2. Who are some of the band’s primary influences?
We all have quite eclectic music backgrounds, but to name a few would be Garbage, Jack White, Distillers and Dream Wife.
Q3. What made you fall in love with music and want to pursue it in the way that you have?
For me (Jemma) I can’t remember a time when music didn’t play a huge role in my life. Growing up my dad was always playing 60’s and 70’s rock and punk around the house, and my mum would play Motown and pop in the car on the way to school.
Q4. What was the writing and recording process for the recent singles like? Were there any themes or sounds you wanted to explore? How has the reception of them been?
Alex and I usually begin the writing process, generally just while we’re hanging out at mine or hers with a few drinks. Sometimes one of us will come to the other with the verse written or maybe the chorus and then the others will add to it, which is what happened with 7 to 11 and Married With Kids. Sound wise it can be super clear what the vision is while writing and other times we work that out in the studio with the producers. We’ve been so happy with the reception of our new singles. We got more radio play and ‘Track of the Week’ type selection than before, plus we also got more editorial playlists across Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and Apple Music!
Q5. Is there one song in particular you would point to and say this is “quintessential About Bunny”?
That’s so hard it’s like picking your best child! ‘Special’ being our first single does have a certain core About Bunny energy about it, but from the recent releases maybe 7 to 11!
Q6. What are some of your touring highlights and/or most memorable shows you’ve been a part of?
Our first festival slot at Ynot Fest last year was definitely a highlight for us. We had no idea what kind of reception we would get but we were buzzin when we filled the tent!
Q7. What are your plans for the near future—shows/touring, more music, etc.?
Yes, we have a few more shows lined up this year around the UK. More music coming in autumn and that and more at the start of 2025! Keep an eye on our socials!