VANT interview: Everyday is a Saturday or a Sunday

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Formed back in 2014 by lead singer and namesake Mattie Vant, the four piece have been quickly turning attention their way with politically charged, frenetic indie rock music.

They refer to themselves as originating "from Planet Earth" and this is attributed to their concerns with "worldwide things, not strictly centered around the UK". 

Having supported the likes of Royal Blood and Biffy Clyro, their notoriety is only growing. A host of festival performances this summer has only furthered this, not least their performance at Glastonbury, which took place the morning that Britain left the EU.

We caught up with VANT following the release of their debut EP KARMA SEEKER - a riotous affair that has had tracks featured on Annie Mac's Hottest Record In the World - and upcoming festival appearances at the likes of Leefest in Kent, Reading & Leeds and many more.  

Hey guys, busy festival season so far?

Crazy busy, there was a patch where we did five countries in two continents in two weeks. I don't even know what day it is anymore. Everyday is a Saturday or a Sunday.

Any particular highlights?

Truck Festival was absolutely insane, people couldn't get in the tent and 80% of said tent were completely losing their shit.

Your Glastonbury performance was notable for being particularly political, what emotions were you feeling that day following Brexit?

Mainly fear and disappointment. No-one has a clue what the future holds and the idea of an ever-growing, right-leaning government controlling our laws and distributing our resources terrifies me. 

Describe the recording process of your E.P Karma Seeker

Unintentional. We were in a privileged position where there was so much competition (in terms of album track listing) that we really wanted to give the songs that didn't make the cut an opportunity to shine on their own. I think the four tracks showcase everything we are as a band political, sarcastic, contemplative, tongue-in-cheek and loud as fuck.

How much are you looking forward to hitting the road with Nothing But Thieves later this year?

It should be amazing, Brixton is such a monolithic venue that we've always wanted to play. We're very grateful to NBT for giving us the chance to support them on their biggest tour so far.

What have your experiences been like as a support act and gigging with some pretty massive bands?

The last 18 months have been surreal for a lot of reasons but sharing stages with Biffy Clyro, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Royal Blood & Fidlar to name but a few have been particularly barmy. We've grown up admiring bands like the aforementioned and to now be playing alongside them as peers still blows my mind.

You had your own tour back in April, what was that like?

Brilliant. The fact that so many like-minded people come to our shows and express their dissatisfaction with the world is so encouraging, we will continue to be there for our fans because they have supported us from the very beginning and it is our duty to be a voice for every single one of them and everyone else suffering from inequality and prejudice, no matter who you are or where you come from.

Is there a debut album in the pipeline?

It will be out at the very start of 2017.

Thanks guys!

Find Vant festival dates.

Vant play at Reading Festival on Saturday 27th August and Leeds festival on Sunday 28th August. 

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