Feature: Least We Got Shoes Decodes ‘Chapter Two’
Punk Head: You’ve coined the term “boxcar rock” for your sound. What does that mean to you when you’re actually in the room writing a song?
Least We Got Shoes: To me, BoxCar Rock is just a honesty and that feeling of freedom. To write and say what you like and to go where you like and see where that takes you.
Punk Head: There’s a strong thread across these singles of confronting reality, whether that’s the darkness in “Monster” or the emotional grounding in “Richest Man.” When you look at Chapter Two as a whole, what were you trying to understand about the world or yourselves?
Least We Got Shoes: Trying to understand nothing. I’ve no fucking idea what’s going on. It’s just a mixture of feelings and honesty that I hope we all can take something from.
Punk Head: There’s often a moment for bands between album one and two where instinct meets intention. Did you find yourselves overthinking anything on this record, or was it about trusting what got you here?
Least We Got Shoes: Think the only thing we overthought was should this be acoustic on some tracks. Chapter 2 just seemed to fall into place.
Punk Head: Playing charity events and local festivals seems to be a consistent part of your journey. How much does community factor into your identity as a band beyond just the music?
Least We Got Shoes: Charity is a big part of our gigs/gigging and helping out in our local area is cool. From Andy’s man club to British heart foundation it’s all worth a little bit of all our, your time.
Punk Head: Your list of influences includes both high culture and very everyday, almost nostalgic references. Do you see your music as trying to bridge those worlds, or does it just happen naturally?
Least We Got Shoes: When it comes our music or writing. At the time the only thing we think about is the subject at hand and if people like it or even better take something from it. Job done. We are happy.
