A Quick Chat with Lunar Lagoon

'KTF' blends moody post-punk textures with the hazy atmosphere of King Krule and Cocteau Twins. How did that sonic world develop naturally for the track?

I grew up listening to a lot of post-punk & new wave as a kid, which translated once I began exploring music more as a teenager. I think our sound is quite unique in the way Luke & I have combined our sounds, but the overall theme is definitely moody & introspective.

The video clip turns everyday suburban spaces into something surreal, from dancing in front of Volvos to empty sports grandstands. What inspired the visual direction behind 'KTF'?

Bella Smith & Ariel Reyes, the director & DOP of the clip, came up with most of the visual inspiration and locations. They killed it with how they brought everything together and we're stoked with how it turned out. The main idea I had was to include a Northern soul-esque style of dance and they took that and ran.

There's a subtle dreamlike quality to the visuals that almost feels inspired by Twin Peaks. Were there any films, shows or visual artists shaping the mood of the clip?

I can't take much credit for most of the visual direction, but I'm a huge fan of films like This Is England & Kez with the abrasive & very British locations/shots. We also love the music videos from artists like Shame, Iceage and King Krule, so that helped lay the foundations as well.

Your deep baritone vocal delivery feels central to Lunar Lagoon's identity. How important is atmosphere and tone when approaching vocals?

We take a lot of time refining this sound & it is quite personal for me. I knew I was never really a singer, but also wrote lyrics and felt I had a lot to say, so discovering and exploring this type of delivery has really helped expand Lunar Lagoon to what it is now.

Lunar Lagoon has grown from a solo project into a wider collaborative band. What's something the project gained creatively once more people became involved?

Everything really. I always used to fear collaboration when it came to music & creative outlets as I felt I'd lose my control of the vision, but this is what really unlocked things for me & what helped bring these tracks to life. The presence of other people in the project also pushes you to keep writing & act on procrastination.

With the self-titled EP arriving in June, what's one side of Lunar Lagoon that listeners are still yet to fully hear?

You will have to see!