A quick chat with Jared from Really Big, Really Clever
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This sounds to me like a more confident and fully realised LP than your debut. Its levelling up for sure. Would you agree with that? and how did your experience of making LP1 shape the writing and recording of LP2?
We all believe it's a step up. Our first LP was very much just get in the studio and record an album as quickly as possible as we didn't want to waste any time getting out and playing shows. This second album took a bit more time to craft. I think we've found our sound now and these songs showcase what we do well.
There are some brutal riffage on this record. What are some of your favourite riffs from the current UK DIY scene?
There's a new band knocking about called CARNE also based in Brighton, and I (Jared) am absolutely loving their tones and riffs. Gotta shout out our boys in Regal Cheer and close buddies Gaffa Tape Sandy who both also have the greatest of riffs.
Tell us about your favourite guitar pedal and why you love it? I want Guitar World levels of geekery.
I (Jared) am big fan of Nick Reinhart from Tera Melos who also does pedal reviews on YouTube. When I saw the in depth review he did for the Tensor by Red Panda I bought it straight away. It's marketed as a 'Time Warp' pedal and it does all kinds of crazy shit including reverse, tape stop, pitch shifting, time stretching, and looping. I've got an expression pedal hooked up to it for ease. You can hear it on our songs 'i was an idiot' from our new album and on 'smells like lynx africa' on our first album.
This album is out on Sugar Free Records. What can you tell us about this Brighton based label?
It's run by the legend that is Chris Childs who plays bass in our band.
You’ve all been in bands previously. What have you learnt from those experiences and how have they shaped your approach to this band?
The main thing is being patient with others. It can be quite stressful at times when you're running on fumes after a few shows in.
One thing I have been in awe of since RBRC was born was your relentless touring ethic. Was this approach a deliberate one? And What is the key to a successful touring experience?
Definitely deliberate. Touring is such a fun part of being in band.
Im already pretty sure I know the answer to this one but is LP3 already written? And if so what can you tell us about it?
The writing process for LP3 hasn't begun yet but we're excited to get right on that as soon as possible.
And lastly can you give his a track by track break down of the record?
The song 'floss is boss' explores the intense, turbulent emotions of someone whose love has spiralled into an all-consuming obsession. The song captures the paradox of love that is both passionate and possessive, teetering on the edge of self-destruction.
'the middle' explores the emotional strain and evolving expectations that can often come from personal connections. It reflects on the painful realisation that, despite your best efforts, you may never be able to become the person you think want you to be. The song captures the internal conflict of losing yourself in the process and ultimately speaks to the journey of reclaiming your identity - learning to recognise, avoid, and move on from situations that demand you to be someone you’re not.
'i was an idiot' is about realising you’re an idiot
'no respect for knights’ is a poignant exploration of a fractured bond between two people unraveling through time. What begins as a deep connection slowly corrodes under the weight of unspoken grievances, lost trust, and mounting resentment.
The last song on the album 'back and forth' is a reminder to never look back on your life in regret.