The Last Dinner Party talks about gigs, dresscodes and soundtracks | Interview | Vera On Track

3FM DJ Vera Siemons talks with The Last Dinner Party about the origin story behind their music and their most memorable gigs so far. A conversation about horror soundtracks, girl dinner and supporting Florence + The Machine.
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3FM-dj Vera Siemons praat met The Last Dinner Party over de verhalen achter de muziek en hun meest memorabele optredens tot nu toe. Een gesprek over horror soundtracks, girl dinner en het voorprogramma spelen voor Florence + The Machine.
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[@luizamor4503]

when i first listened to/watched the music video for my lady of mercy i thought "god, this is deeply bisexual". as a bi girl who was raised catholic and went to catholic school and all that i just related to it so deeply but i had no idea the song was exactly about that experience! i'm so in love with this band, i'm entranced by them

[@ryanwalker5723]

My backstory is similar to yours, and a few of their tracks connect with me for whatever reason. It's earworms that trigger emotional responses I only occasionally find in music. Top shelf alt-pop. I hope they continue to dig and refine.

[@SaoirseK]

I had the pleasure and delight of seeing TLDP open for Florence + The Machine in Cork. Aside from Florence of course, they held that auidenece in the palm of their hands from start to finish. Florence's influence and artistry was heavily evident and it was beautiful to see her inspiration and music be passed onto the next generation of female musicians. All in all, they were fantastic! I'll absolutely see them again.

[@davidkay1948]

Ha ha ha

[@m8trxd]

I love that cute lil' guitar player... she seems so shy and subdued, but she SLAYS on that guitar!! Reminds me of Mick Mars.

[@Frequenterable]

Emily is my favourite too!

[@Stoneman180190]

She reminds me of Nick McCabe of The Verve, a reserved individual but a beast on the guitar.

[@pinkhaze5417]

Emily is awesome 🙏🏼 never change

[@renebaca4456]

Reminds me of Bernadette from "Big Bang Theory".

[@38thfoot]

She also looks so happy when playing; in a pinch me, am I dreaming kind of way.

[@francesfincher]

As a queer girl from burnley, lancashire who was strictly raised within irish roman catholicism, I was immediately taken by TLDP's subversion of religious imagery and queer overtones, especially in nothing matters! Sometimes you don't even realise how much this hyper-specific (to me, anyway) representation matters to your own personal identity until you see it right there in front of you and get to bask in all the warmth and enjoyment it makes you feel 😌✨ I'm just so happy to be able to consider my self a fan of theirs at this stage and the anticipation of knowing we're about to witness their meteoric rise is just thrilling x

[@davidkay1948]

Representation is not needed u are u thats it end off

[@francesfincher]

@davidkay1948 thanks for taking the time to reply! 🤠

[@afriendlygoblin]

saw them live, still haven't recovered. i'm so glad i got to see them in a small venue where they could play with the crowd. i got to hold Abigail's hand and talked to her and Georgia afterwards, they are beyond lovely in person too. i even ran into Emily in the bathroom. i'm glad i got to experience that before they sell out the huge venues where they won't be able to play with the audience as much! What Abigail said about the collective catharsis is 100% true, we were all just screaming at each other and losing our voices and it was the most magical thing

[@afriendlygoblin]

saw them two more times since i commented this and i stand by this! i got to meet them again and they remembered me haha. Abigail waved my pride flag around on stage and i got her and the whole band to sign it and i will treasure this thing forever and ever. i am so in love with this band it's unreal

[@magaz]

Hearing them talk about being known to this generation because of the fifa soundtrack is like people my age learning about bands because of the Tony Hawks pro skater sound track… Maybe the next THPS soundtrack should be their next goal

[@berlum1]

I’ve just discovered this band following their appearance on Jools Holland. Instant awe! Every now and again (rarely) a band has such an emotional impact on me. Without doubt the lead singer is the star of the show. She’s amazing. Such presence. But what really got me was the feeling that the whole band were united as one. They all appeared to “grow” as each song developed. There was an obvious unity and friendship between them that really touched me. And above all what great music! Amazing songs and great musicians.

[@hellrose18]

I love how they're not just women that are in a band. They have their own sound behind them

[@sah-win]

6:50 The XOYO show filmed by Lou Smith that Emily mentions (the clip they showed) was my first exposure to the band. I was hooked by the end of the first song, Burn Alive. I will forever be grateful to him!

[@LouSmith]

Aww. I’m so glad to have been there.

[@sah-win]

You’re one of the best Lou! Love your channel!

[@LouSmith]

@@sah-win❤❤❤

[@brengavin3881]

LOVE THIS BUNCH. they all found each other and made their music with such honesty. stay true, that's why your fans love you

[@TheShamescoStillLovesYa]

This band + a horror movie. Can’t wait.

[@kieronb3632]

Came across them last September (they’re on the EAFC 24 soundtrack), and was instantly hooked. Nothing Matters is such a hit, can’t wait to check out the debut album 👏🏻

[@tildamatilder9039]

I love them all!

[@Wilson.katie815]

Over here in the states. Love this band. Great hearing you on Alt Nation - how I found you.

[@billhicks3332]

I soooo love this band. Please dont get so big that I can only see you at gigs by looking up at a big screen hanging over the stage 😂

[@Candy_marie_rotten]

A movie such as midsommar would be a perfect fit!!! ❤🤯

[@MichaelladeQuadros]

i love it!!!!

[@megandoesmusic5593]

Oh my gosh I love this band so much!!! This is the first interview from them I have watched and I feel so seen by what they were saying!!! Can't wait for their album to come out next year !!!

[@davidkay1948]

Wow sory it's a gimmick bsnd

[@brengavin3881]

@@davidkay1948 find a new hobby that doesn't involve shitting on a band you don't understand or "like". try painting a canvas, restoring a vintage car, collecting stamps, "gatekeeping" an actual gate, or some shit. stop whining on youtube comment sections. clearly you like the band cus you have so much to say about them.

[@melissaherrera7880]

me encantan! que bendición encontrar esta banda

[@finleydean2949]

Such an incredible live band they’re all such great performers I’d heard the 2 tunes they had out before going to Leeds fest and thought they were pretty decent saw them there and absolutely blew me away easy top 3 of the weekend front lady was so entertaining to watch had such amazing energy and stage presence

[@renebaca4456]

I love them. I love their spirit. And who they love has NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING@@@! Sing, you beautiful women and I will listen!

[@danielpsac]

they're so cool

[@Think0Like0Cheese]

I absolutely ove your pre-party spotify playlist!! Discovered Confidence Man, LVL1, Remi Wolf, Lynks and Katy J Pearson thanks to you

[@marewinks7177]

The whole world is your oyster ladies.

[@carlosmarx2380]

i think what makes them susscessful is the fact that their music is just incredibly good. and obiously you gotta know some people to get in the industry, but that's the case for every single famous band out there.

[@davidkay1948]

Oly reason is coz they are a woke lesbian band

[@tilda8990]

I mean just look at the footwear definitely screams queer. But on a serious note this band helped me to come to terms with my sexuality and how I express myself ❤

[@honorisabella4714]

They are performing witchcraft at their gigs and I am so here for it ❤️

[@davidkay1948]

Ha ha ha

[@brendanwalsh5810]

AMAZING BAND

[@MsLaylla]

Omg.I am obsessed with u girls.U dont even know how much this world needs u! U are so different, r music has soul, its bold, emotional, deep and after this interview it makes much more sense for me.These are topics which needs to be discussed.Music became waste for sex industry, cheap lust obsession..No meaningfull lyrics about important, tabu shit...I adore u.Just keep making such a music in those deep feminine raw vibes, we need u....💜🌌

[@davidkay1948]

Then u missed out on better music in the 90s 80 70 60s

[@davidkay1948]

Girl check out the cure

[@brengavin3881]

@@davidkay1948 omg are you drunk ??? more comments??? sorry your zepplin/phish/blacksabath/whogivesafuck-deadend but mildly talented persona you spent your life on failed. you're projecting and mostly likely too old to be acting this immature.

[@brengavin3881]

@@davidkay1948 no shit the cure is great, it's literally the cure??? they were a major inspiration to most alt bands you hear today including *THE LAST DINNER PARTY*. what are you on??

[@brengavin3881]

@@davidkay1948 strange how music can evoke the same emotions in a person in 2024 as the emotions a person in the 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's. it's almost like time goes on, but the more things change, the same emotions still remain? almost like two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl.

[@neilstevens9796]

I'm here via EAFC 24...

[@LectioMundi]

The POWER emanating from this room

[@davidkay1948]

Canne do it cap'tan needs more power

[@davidkay1948]

Power are u speaking for Metallica

[@benday1218]

Emily is defo 'the quiet one'

[@lilg4265]

i got tickets to their gig in vienna, but sadly i wasn't able to get pit. will seating higher up be as good, or is the "personal energy" just down there with them?

[@giovndrade]

preciso delas no brasil to doenteeeeeeeee

[@ryanwalker5723]

Form before function. Def plant. Jokes aside, the top singles are potent. Might be a flash like Spice Girls, but it's fun, and I'm looking forward to seeing how this whole thing pans out.

[@menassies3224]

The Australian soounds like anya taylor joy

[@davidkay1948]

That's like having Taylor swift doing a song for a horror lol

[@brengavin3881]

that's like comparing a lawnmower to a snow-shovel. go get checked for an anoxic brain injury or stroke since you are at risk based on your age.

[@harshitarawat8941]

Oh my god aurora is gorgeous😢 fuuuck

[@kevo1978]

Is Rebecca the drummer not an official member of the band then??

[@sah-win]

Not currently. She’s been playing live with them for quite awhile and she played drums for one track on the album. She is a fantastic drummer! I’m sure the band and/or her have their reasons for keeping it this way.

[@kevo1978]

@@sah-win so was Rhys just sacked then? I mean it does look better when they are all women.

[@sah-win]

@@kevo1978 I’m not sure. Up to this point, all I have are my own ideas. From the live videos I’ve watched, I’ve seen at least two other drummers besides Rhys & Rebekah. Since approximately last spring/summer, Rebekah’s been the one I’ve seen consistently. But again, that’s all just from watching vids loaded here and whatever appearances they’ve had on tv.

[@kevo1978]

@@sah-win hmm I've noticed Rhys has writing credits on pretty much all the songs. Maybe he left, maybe he was pushed out by the record company to make the all female group. Who knows?

[@sah-win]

@@kevo1978 yep, it’s a Scooby Doo mystery🥸

[@njvalueinvestor]

This band is entertaining, passionate and unique. However there sets are so intense, cathartic, and generally negative, they may remain niche for the near future. Where is the victory, fun, or light ? There theater is +++.i have listened to 3 live shows. Kate Bush is a good comparison. Bowie had a repertoire that spand a greater observational and emotional range. SexPistols were niche, The Clash were mainstream. You can give it to THE MAN but think about expanding your pallet.

[@SaharaG3378]

Have you SEEN Abigail dance to Nothing Matters on stage?? If that’s not ‘light’, ‘fun’ or ‘victorious’ I don’t know what is.

[@erikwhitebeard79]

Great band . I think they could be huge. Are they all lezzers??

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

Are any of the band hetero

[@gerbenp394]

Probably not, any band that gets this big this quick, are not straight

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

@@gerbenp394 ahah

[@mcalder69]

at least one is, two of the others I don't know about.

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

@@mcalder69 thank you haha

[@fromchomleystreet]

I had hoped they would stop pretending their drummer doesn’t exist after they replaced the inconveniently male one - who until recently had been sitting in for their drummer/producer John Ford for the purposes of live performances - with a suitably pre-Raphaelite woman who better suited the aesthetic. But apparently they’re still doing it. She’s got the right chromosomes, just make her an official member already!

[@clairedarley5828]

Because she hasn’t written the tracks?

[@unknown6390]

What a stupid comment

[@a.c.slater573]

How did I know from hearing the first song they would be posh? It’s like a sick sense isn’t it. Sickening.

[@davidkay1948]

Horror well most horror takes cue from the metal or gothic u are neither

[@brengavin3881]

OMG JUST ADMIT YOU LIKE THIS BAND DAVID

[@davidkay1948]

@@brengavin3881 no just the bands the stole from

[@deadlegs187]

Stinks of industry plant

[@brengavin3881]

the smell is just your username lol

[@henrydshaw]

Tories

[@grantmitchel]

Cringe

[@justinmj6586]

The Last Dinner Party = The Lesbian Industry Plants

[@davidkay1948]

Woke band thats being used coz the lbgtq they will b forgten quickly and have a small fanbase

[@rhiannonfisher2792]

Well you seem to be pretty obsessed with them seeing as you’ve commented three times lol. They’re clearly on your mind.

[@hebeo8649]

Or it could be the fact their songs and sound are unique and fantastic.

[@brengavin3881]

don't forget to take your blood pressure medication, you mean a lot to us grandpa david

[@davidkay1948]

What a fake band

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

Well there's a producer behind them, they're probably pretty manufactured, and a box ticking band to boot, about as revolutionary as marks and Spencer.

[@brengavin3881]

david i know you are old, have you had a PSA blood test yet? i am concerned for brain metastasis

[@davidkay1948]

@@brengavin3881 39 mate not that old think u need a better education in music coz these girls are a 1 trick pony not to mention straight up rip offs in a musical sense