1. For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
We are Cairiss, we play Blackgaze. We formed the band when we were at University together about 13 years ago.
2. In July you have your first full length album coming out, musically how does it differ from your previous ep and demo?
It’s a fair bit more progressive and refined than the EP, and the lyrical themes are more personal and emotional.
3. This is also going to be your first release in 10 years, can you tell us a little bit more about the long wait in between releases?
Primarily just life got in the way really, but many of us are also in other projects that have been busy during the gap (Mountainscape and Asira).
4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored over the years with the music?
Our lyrics primarily deal with different aspects of trauma and trauma recovery.
5. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Cairiss'?
At the time we didn’t think it would gain any traction, so we pretty much just made up a word that we thought sounded interesting and fitted the music!
6. Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
It was all the work of our vocalist Freya Brown, she wanted to capture the artistic essence of “Wilderness” and the meshed connectivity between different aspects of the psyche.
7. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Probably the best shows we’ve had are Warhorns Winterfest and Atmosfest! We’d like to think our stage performance is very emotive and deeply personal. We always love to chat to everyone afterwards!
8. Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?
We intend to play some UK shows in the latter half of the year and we have some plans in the works.
9. Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
We’re definitely open to the right label helping us in the future! We have received some interest from a few labels but we felt we were in a better position to release independently this time.
10. On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of post black metal and blackgaze?
We have had a fairly consistent underground following since Disgraced was released that have always been amazing, but we’ve been very pleasantly surprised by how widely in the scene it’s reached!
11. Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
We have ideas in the works for more music which builds upon the same themes and feelings we’ve always drawn from!
12. What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
We’re heavily inspired by Blackgaze, Post-metal, pretty much all branches of Extreme Metal, alongside prog rock, jazz, classical, film & video game score and pretty much anything else in-between! These days we’re enjoying Ethel Cain, Angine De Poitrine, Corey Wong and reminiscing with Linkin Park.
13. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you for having us!
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