Last week, Sydney quartet I Know Leopard dropped their highly anticipated debut album ‘Love Is A Landmine’, featuring previously released singles, 'Heather', 'Landmine' and 'Seventy Lies'.
At its core, ‘Love Is A Landmine’ is an unashamedly romantic record that explores the highs and lows that inevitably come with falling in and out of love. A shining example of the diverse sounds that I Know Leopard have to offer, this album strays away from their previously established indie-pop roots and instead seamlessly blends dreamy synth pop, upbeat 70s soft rock with the new wave energy of Metronomy. We had a quick chat with lead vocalist and chief songwriter Luke O’Loughlin about the inspiration behind this album, his favourite track and what the band has planned next.
Congrats on the release of your debut album, ‘Love Is A Landmine’. How excited are you for fans to hear your new stuff?
Slightly terrified but also very excited. This album involved three years of writing and rewriting but after all this time we can still listen to the songs and be proud of them so that has to be a good sign. Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration and influences behind the album? Musically there’s a lot from the 70’s and early 80’s. I grew up listening to my parents’ ELO, 10cc, Alan Parsons Project records on repeat. But we aspired to find a place for this classic aesthetic to live in the modern musical climate. These influences have always been there in our music but we decided to really let them shine through on this record. Thematically, the album is about love, its power to destruct as well as heal and the journey from the former to the latter. Can you describe the album in one word? Analeptic. The album was produced by The Preatures' Jack Moffitt and mixed by Adelaide's synth wizard Luke Million. What was it like working with those two? It was wonderful working with them both. Jack really opened our eyes to the album being something that we never imagined was within our capability. Luke has the most incredible set of ears I’ve ever encountered and he worked tirelessly with me to achieve something sonically very special. What is your favourite song on the album? Everything Goes With You. Love a ballad I do. It’s the song that feels the most natural to perform. It all weaves together with ease. You guys are taking the album on your biggest Australian tour so far this May/June - how excited are you to be playing the album to a live audience? We are extremely excited to celebrate with everyone. The passion and support we have felt for this project has been truly palpable so we just really want to put on a big ol’ show to say thanks. Other than your ‘Love Is A Landmine’ tour, what do you guys have planned for the rest of the year? There are a few festivals popping up towards the end of the year. I’m also feeling good about writing again now after having taken a break to cleanse the palate a bit. Songs I’ve been writing have been sounding different again so I’m curious as to which road I’ll be summoned down for the next incarnation of I Know Leopard. 'Love Is A Landmine' is available now via Ivy League Records on digital, CD and limited red vinyl here. Tickets for I Know Leopard’s album tour are also on sale now and available here!
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