We meet To Be Frank for a quick Q&A. The Singer drops ‘Let It Go’, from his forthcoming album on Jan 26th. Following on from three acclaimed EPs, the Suffolk based artist has finished his debut long-player, entitled ‘U’, to be released next year.
1.Who is To Be Frank (three words only)
Frank Pescod
2.Your music has been described as soulful with a twist of pop – would you agree with this?
Yes it’s got pop in and soul it has lots of other elements too, I like to keep changing with it
3.Who are you listening to right now?
Right this second, lots of things. Gilles Peterson Brownswood bubblers because I am on it, there are some great artists on there. Aside from that a lot of old stuff. Elton John is in the car at the moment. I just love great songs
- If you could work with any Singer/Producer or band in the industry currently who would it be and why?
Prince
- Pick two Celebrities to be your parents – Who?
Um that’s hard what about Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne they seem like fun parents!
- Rate yourself(s) on a scale of 1-10?
Ha well 10 of course
- What’s your favourite movie of all time?
Ooh The Shawshank Redemption has to be up there.
- If Hollywood made a movie about your life who would you like to see play the lead role as you?
Well I love Timothy Spall he’s an amazing actor can I cross him with Jude law for looks?
- If you could trade places with another person for a week- famous or non famous/living or dead / real or fictional who would it be?
I would like to swap with Bruce Parry and go and hang out with some tribes for a while.
10.NY or London?
New York
11. Longest time you’ve gone without- A shower/brushing your teeth?
About a day. Not enough touring yet!
12.Any gigs/events planned for this / next year?
Gigs around album early next year so stay tuned.
13.Finally what’s the most bizarre message/ tweet you have received from a fan so far?
“follow me please” – got to me encouraging stalking..
14. Where can we find you?
In the woods of deepest darkest Suffolk
Thanks for having me !
‘Let It Go’ is a bittersweet tale of a break-up foreseen and foretold, love gone bad with a distinctly wintery feel. To Be Frank was recently included on renowned DJ Gilles Peterson’s ‘Brownswood Bubblers 11’ compilation – known for spotting future talent, and Zane Lowe was quick to give the nod with ‘Future Radio 1’ features, along with huge support from Huw Stephens and more at Radio 1 and 6Music. Frank also performed a live session at the legendary Maida Vale and gained a R1 Introducing Playlist with breakthrough track ‘If You Love Her’.
To Be Frank has released 13 tracks since 2013 and set to release his album via PledgeMusic Feb 16th / Solebay Music March 23rd.
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