Inspired #320 - Leopard Rays — When The Horn Blows

Hartlepool four-piece Leopard Rays recently released their new single ‘Carried Away’. We caught up with the band to find out what inspired both that, and the band in general.

Who are your top three musical inspirations?

Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam

What city do you find the most inspiring?

You know London is pretty god damn inspiring but Manchester is probably the most inspiring. The northern quarter in particular is jam packed with places and things to do that’ll kick start them creative juices

Who is the most inspiring person to you?

Going to go with a promoter called Aaron Lythe from Middlesbrough, he is a true master at turning a DIY feel event into something way more professional. His work ethic rubbed off on us in our early days as a band.

What were the inspirations for your recent single ‘Carried Away’?

You know a few things actually, a shit ton of 90s music. The films “Falling Down” and “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” and embracing a more lighter tone in our music

Finally, how do you hope to inspire people?

By driving the point across that it doesn’t really matter where you’re from, you can literally rock a good show and write amazing songs anywhere.