Interview: Bo Ningen
Ten years in the making, London based Japanese noise rock four piece Bo Ningen is still going strong, and we’ve got them playing our next pit party. We had a quick chat with them discussing their Savages collaboration, upcoming releases, and of course - their thoughts on the Fluffer pit party.
Photo by Matias Corral.
What are your thoughts on the whole pit party concept - are you excited to play? Kohhei: Yes, very excited! And a bit nervous, like just before watching a panic movie, a new and raw experience.
You collaborated with Savages on 'Words to the Blind’, how was that whole experience of working so closely with another band? Is that something you might do again in the future? Monchan: We did this project three times, and we always have fun with Savages. We did a month long UK/EU tour earlier this year, and I feel we all got really close. We will definitely do something like this again in the future, which will be something else, beyond previous collaborations.
It’s been two years since you last released an album, have you got a new one planned any time soon? Monchan: We’ve actually releasing a new EP, 「Kizetsu no Uta」in June, but only in Japan. That said, we are currently writing new songs, so you will see something in the next year.
Will we get to hear some new material in the pit? Yuki: Maybe, depending on how much we can polish up the new songs we've been working on. You might hear something unexpected..
What’s next for Bo Ningen? Yuki: We’ll head back to Japan for a bit to play Fuji Rock festival in July. Apart from that, we’ll be quiet this summer focusing on making the new album. Next year will be big for sure. Words by Ella Stormark.