The Rakes Interview

They’ve always had a soft spot for Germany. Only think of the cute “Da sind wir Helden!” in Strasbourg or Alan Donohues surprisingly advanced knowledge of German (talking about potatoes in your pocket), which he presented us during our last interview (see the interview from 2007). Apart from that the band’s blog recently features a list of “Greatest Germans”, which does not only include Goethe and Schiller, but additionally German comedian Helge Schneider (which most probably has a great deal to do with guitarist Matthew’s German girlfriend).

For the recording of their latest album Klang! the London based Rakes also left their refuge of the English capital and settled down in Berlin’s Planet Roc Studions, surrounded by their seemingly well-liked GDR-peachiness. In his talk with Popzine guitarist Matthew reports on the new album, guys coming home horny from the gym and the need of always keeping open for everything.

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