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Playing with them in the early days was great - it was apparent, very quickly, that we all fitted together well. They're all really, really nice people to be around and great musicians. I knew Dave from Scotland and then met Jack and Zoe later through mutual friends and other projects. How did you come to meet the guys and what were the initial recording sessions/jams like? He’s a fantastic producer, drummer and human.Ĭocoa Futures brings together Dave, Zoe and Jack into the band. I found out more about myself - that I naturally wrote songs too slow and too high and going through the process with him meant that we all learnt a huge amount. Really great! He really pushed us in the nicest way. It’s not really that cool/trendy but I’m really pleased with how it’s turned out. There’s one ballad-like song called How Strong You Are which I’m probably most proud of. The themes are about stuff that was happening in my life around 2015. Can you tell us anything about the songs included and what themes are being explored? As for other musicians, I think people should write whatever they want.īlue is the forthcoming E.P. I like a bit of bounce in music and have always been into rhythmic stuff. I didn’t really have a grand plan as to how I wanted our music to sound - it just kind of ended up that way.

Do you think too few musicians keep things light and what was the reason behind this approach to music? It seems to be a staple of Cocoa Futures’ sound. The song has soaring vocals and plenty of bounce.

I don’t know if it was cathartic for me but I was really pleased with how it ended up. It’s about the idea that they would get through it but would probably need some time. The Grey is inspired by someone I know having a difficult period in their life. What was the inspiration behind the song and was it quite a cathartic experience? It implores strength and faith against harsh odds. The Grey is your new single and deals with positive, hopeful subjects. I think I’ve only been to Fabric once and saw a band that I really like called The Invisible there. Are you familiar with the venue and what was your reaction when you heard the news? We make Pop music.įabric has just announced its reopening. We’re a band from London called Cocoa Futures. launch on Saturday – but Christmas celebrations have got in the way! We also had our label’s Xmas do last night so I’ve got a bit of a sore head :)įor those new to your music: can you introduce yourself, please? Tried to have a quiet week after our E.P. In the midst of all that, the talented songwriter tells me about how he met his bandmates and what it was like working with Marc Withasee on the new E.P. He chats about the differing scenes in Scotland (where he was born) and London the group’s forthcoming E.P., Blue – and what he will be up to this Christmas. It is good to chat with Cocoa Futures’ Greg about the year and how The Grey, the latest single from his London-based band, came together. Look back at the artists I have featured in this blog. THESE end days from 2016 is a great opportunity to…

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