Close Up Of Interview

Pulling up at the location for the very first solo magazine photo shoot for new band Rock Steady’s front woman Vicky M, I’ve got to say I was feeling exited - yes, but also incredibly nervous. All I could think was this is the same woman who has been hailed as the next big thing by some very important people. How important? Try Chris Martin, Noel Gallagher, Morrissey and oh er Sir Paul McCartney - to name a few.


I walked around to the garden of the London home that has been generously lent to us for the purpose of today’s shoot and spotted her relaxing on the grass taking five. I casually strolled over and introduced myself. ‘Oh! the interview guy? Hey’ She said in her charming cockney accent. She patted a spot on the grass beside her signalling me to sit down and the most anticipated interview I have ever been asked to do for this magazine begun...



So, how are you?
Hungover. I’m not gonna lie. The make-up team have had their work cut out today! But, apart from that I’m ok.


What do you think of our location for today?
No expense spared was there! (laughs) Bet Florence Welch would get Hawaii or somewhere like that. What do I get? Someone’s back garden. (laughs) I’m joking. Sort of.


Not very rock ‘n’ roll is it? What is the most rock ‘n’ roll thing you’ve ever done?
Umm. I got drunk with the Kaiser Chiefs the other week. That’s it really. Well that's the second alcohol reference so far. Bet you’ve got a great opinion of me now!

Talking of rock ‘n’ roll have you made any really extravagant purchases yet?

(laughs) No. We’ve only just got known really. I’m still living with my parents! The first thing I would buy would be a place of my own. My parents would be happy, They wouldn't have to listen to my constant singing then!

Talking of singing, when did you start?

I’ve always sung. All my life. My dad was in a band, you might remember them they were called The Edge. They got kinda famous back in the late 80’s early 90’s. I was born just before they got known and am a total daddy's girl so I went on tour with them around the UK. With my Mum too. She used to sing as well, only in pubs and at weddings and places like that though. I guess it was a given that I would sing really.

Why Rock steady and how? Didn't you think of trying to make it solo?

We all went to college together. We got talking and they guys told me that they were in a band and needed a singer. I sing so that was it. Why not solo? There is just something special about being in a band. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Especially with my early memories of my dad’s band.

So, lonely youth is the title of your album, was your youth lonely?

Yeah it was. When I was at secondary school anyway. College was fine cause I met the guys. Secondary school was a whole different story. I didn't really have any friends. I just used to go and hang out in the music room and sing and play guitar. I was the weird kid. I had no idea what people my age were listening to. The only music I’ve ever liked is rock, I’ve never understood the obsession with pop and urgh don’t even get me started on rap. I hate it. It’s not proper music is it? Let’s be honest, It’s just talking but much faster. 

Who are your inspirations in terms of music?

The Beatles, hence the t-shirt, Oasis,  Coldplay, Blondie and obviously The Edge - they kicked it all off for me really. Without them who knows what I would be doing now!

What about 10 years time? What do you think you’ll be doing then?

This hopefully! I don’t want it to stop. I love singing, writing songs, performing them, I love it all. Your gonna have to  drag me away kicking and screaming if you want to get rid of me cause I ain't going nowhere (laughs) Seriously though, I don’t want this to ever end. I love it way to much.