"Em and Jack really made sure they’re parts complimented our sound and who Milk Teeth are live" Steadily they have arisen from the underbellies of the English rock underground and thus henceforth arrive boldly having delivered their second album back in March, say hello to Stroud-natives Milk Teeth. The punk rock trio have in the past 7 years signed with some of the biggest labels on the planet: Roadrunner Records, Hopeless Records and now Music For Nations. Vocalist and bassist Becky Blomfield spoke to GMA about the state of the Punk Rock scene, what plans Milk Teeth COVID-19 depending and the beauty of the vinyl revival. Guys would you say that Punk Rock over the past few years is seeing a huge resurgence in the UK? How did you get into Punk Rock? "I think punk always exists in the background and underground scenes, I actually think there will be a more prominent rise in punk at the forefront again in light of so much anger caused by the Government lately and the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. I got into Punk Rock as a teenager - I found bands like Operation Ivy, Alkaline Trio, early Green Day, The Ramones etc and was hooked." You released your second album back in late March, what was the reception like given the circumstances we are faced with? "It’s been so positive! I think it was so important not to hold the date back for release. What time is better to give people music and escape than in a global pandemic." How did it feel signing for Music For Nations and was it a rocky journey signing with 3 labels over a 4-5 year period? "I feel like I’m used to large amounts of instability in my work and personal life so have almost come to expect things to go wrong before they go right. It’s been positive signing to someone new and we are grateful they have championed the record and music we are making. I think a lot of labels aren’t sure what to do with us." What would your favourite tracks from the new album be? What did you do differently with this album compared to 'Vile Child'? "My favourite tracks are “Smoke”, “Better” and “Wannabe”. Vile Child was written as the original line-up - a lots changed and it’s given me so much to write about. I think this self titled record brings my writing to the forth front more than it ever has been, we stuck with a stripped back approach to production and Em and Jack really made sure they’re parts complimented our sound and who Milk Teeth are live." Your album was released on both black and orange splatter vinyl, you must be excited to see that? "It’s always crazy to see your own record exists physically. I don’t really associate it with me there’s “band Becky” and “regular Becky”. I’m stoked it’s out - I feel especially proud of this album." Outside of music do you have any other hobbies / interests? "I love working out and hiking - lately I’ve enjoyed trying boxing style workouts. I love reading, am getting into gardening and am hoping to do some more craft based courses in either ceramics or silversmithing." What plans do you have for the rest of the year when everything gets back to normal? "Everything’s uncertain right now, when we know what we are doing, the fans will be the first to know." Are there any greetings / thanks you wish to send out? "I want to thank all frontline workers looking after us all right now whether it’s in the supermarkets, collecting the bins, caring in residential homes or hospitals etc you are literally keeping the world spinning on its axis right now and there aren’t enough ways to tell you thank you." https://www.facebook.com/pg/milkteethpunx/about/?ref=page_internal
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