Of course, there's a certain type of person who feels that anything which becomes mainstream has to be rejected immediately. And that's part of the indie-alternative snobbery and hierarchy and elitism. Alex Kapranos alternativeelitismfelt share on social
It's easy to be lazy when there's food lying around backstage or there's a fast-food joint a couple blocks away. But if you walk a little further, ask around a bit, of course there are exciting things to discover. Alex Kapranos backstagebiteblock share on social
I think in the world of indie music there's this sort of false modesty. Alex Kapranos falseindiemodesty Change image and share on social
I didn't grasp the basic principle of being a promoter, which was: Put on music but also generate an income. I was on the dole most of the time. Alex Kapranos basicdolegenerate Change image and share on social
I want to make music that will make the blood surge in your veins, music that will get people up and dance. Alex Kapranos blooddancemake Change image and share on social
Maybe 'Can't Stop Feeling' and 'Turn It On' we'll just release as singles. It's a thing The Beatles used to do which I really loved, the idea of releasing something as a single completely on its own. Alex Kapranos beatlescompletelyfelt Change image and share on social
Boredom or being sick of what you've done before is a big part of being in a band. Alex Kapranos bandbigboredom Change image and share on social
Just because you can leap off a drum kit doing a scissors kick while hitting a chord, people expect you to be an extrovert socially. But I'm not always comfortable with the idea of small talk at a party. Alex Kapranos chordcomfortabledrum share on social
I'd rather eat a cow-pat on a bun than a bloody McDonalds. Alex Kapranos bloodybuncow Change image and share on social
There's a difference between expectations and aspirations. Alex Kapranos aspirationdifferenceexpectation Change image and share on social
