Interview with: Band BETTY

David Bowie famously cut up words from news papers and rearranged them 
to form some of his lyrics, How do you write yours?

-We write individually, then come together to arrange as a band.

How do you feel about the cookie-cutter bands who don't write their own 
lyrics/songs?

-It's hard to say...if that is what people want...but we also think 
there will always be a need (and hopefully demand!) for organic 
bands...people that come together to share writing and performing music 
out of similar tastes and beliefs and true friendship!



 Is there one theme that is written about more, in your music? If so, 
what is it and why does it repeat itself?
-LOVE. FOOD. SEX. BETRAYAL. themes that often repeat in Life as well!


You are well known for your performances at rallies etc for equality. 
What messages do you want to put across with your music?

-change the world for the better. be a part of something big and good 
and just so that people will be treated with respect and kindness and 
fairness everywhere.


The old generic question - 'What inspires you to write'?
- everything. and anything. and sometimes nothing.


Do you have a favourite lyrics of yours?

-it's hard to be objective about your own writing...we like to hear 
what other people think...example...we just performed for the Woodstock 
Film Festival...a DJ upstate said his fave was from our song did you 
tell her:
did you tell her you got on your knees and begged me for less.


What lyric (of someone else's) do you wish you had written?
-joni mitchell 's song conversation:
: she removes him like a ring
to wash her hands...


What is your opinion of music around at the moment?
wow. in a good sense. and not so good sense too. there are amazing 
artists out there...


You wrote the theme tune to 'The L Word', what was the writing process 
like for this? Did you have guidelines?
-we were told to submit something "anthemic"...so we tried to do that...


What advice do you have for song writers looking to break into the 
industry?
-suround yourself with people who are like-minded, and who love 
you...and enjoy the ride or journey...and don't be too hung up about 
the destination...