Getting Intimate With #001 - Saavan
Following on from the success of their critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Slow’, French duo Saavan have now returned with their latest single ‘Young Minds’. Channelling the warm and wistful sounds of acts like Foals and alt-J, the pair’s latest offering looks to continue the bold and vibrant sound they have demonstrated throughout their career so far.
We took the opportunity to find out more about who they are as people, as we get close and intimate with Claire and Lucas from Saavan.
Last time I cried was…
Lucas : It's been a really long time since I've cried for a valuable reason. It's not about being sad or not, tears just won't come out. So I'd say during a big laugh.
Claire : I cry very easily when I watch movies... I looked "Up" a few days ago, I've seen it many times but I cry like a baby every time.
When I'm stressed I…
Lucas : I either get lost in some violent music, anything with raw energy in it, as I picture myself destroying everything around. Makes me forget what I'm stressed about. It's that or a joint and super chill music. Nujabes works just fine for that.
Claire : If it is a stress that lasts in the long term I try to change my mind by practicing creative activities, music or sports. If it is a stress on a moment, like before I go on stage, I need a moment to remember what I’ll have to do to point by point and take a deep breath.
The album I play over and over again…
Lucas : I think Apparat's ‘The Devil's Walk’ is the record I've hold on to for the longest time while still being in awe every time I play it. And recently, I'd say any Sticky Fingers Record.
Claire : I think it’s ‘Current’ by Tame Impala that I can’t stop listening, I’d play Amy Winehouse's « Back to Black » a lot too.
The last person I spoke to on the phone was…
Lucas : My grandmother. Just saying Hi.
Claire : A best friend to wish her a happy birthday.
My favourite place in the world is…
Lucas : Villefranche-sur-mer. A small city on the Azur coast, south of France.
Claire : The mountains in winter (in the Alps in France)
My favourite comfort food dish is…
Lucas : Pizza. 4 Different cheeses. With mushrooms and an egg. Screw it.
Claire : My mom's dishes but I don’t see her often so I’ll say some Gnocchi with pesto and cheese.
My biggest regret is…
Lucas : Hurting someone you love I guess.
Claire : To have studied something I didn’t like.
The movie I watch when I'm sad…
Lucas : ‘Dude, where's My car’? » Or ‘Hot Rod’. Laughing the sadness away is a good plan.
Claire : ‘La cité de la peur’ a very delirious French movie.
My last thought before falling asleep last night…
Lucas : “Shit, I didn't had the time to do everything I wanted to do...”
Claire : I remember that it was raining outside and I was happy that my toes were warm under my blanket.
The last book I read…
Lucas : E. Hemingway ‘Paris est une fête’ (A Moveable Feast).
Claire : « La mort du Roi Tsongor » (he death of King Tsongor) Laurent Gaudé .
Interview by Chris Bound
Saavan’s latest single ‘Young Minds’ is available to stream and download now. Have a listen to it below.