blakewilliam

I want to preface my question by saying that I have listened to An Awesome Wave at least weekly since last spring and I am still blown away by it every time.

Alt-J's songs are completely packed with often obscure references; how long does it take you guys to write a song? Do you do research during the process or are the songs mainly about information you guys have in your heads already?

I don't know if you'll remember this, but back in 2011 or 2012, in Victoria BC, I got kicked out of Lucky bar right before your set started... Somehow during the opening act I had misplaced my shoes (and the bouncer would not let me locate them). My night could've ended there, as it would've for any other drunk asshole, but you came out afterward and actually had a conversation with me - it was so delightful. You are a genuinely fantastic human being and I've been so excited to see you have so much success over the past few years.

I guess I don't really have a question, I just wanted to say thanks and let you know how much of a gift your existence is!

Actually maybe I do have a question: are you and Ben Cooper still good friends? Your projects with him were always my favorite.

That's understandable! And yes, luckily I had some friends on the inside on the prowl for my shoes. Those same friends alerted you about my predicament. Bless them. Never saw them again.

Oh yeah. That guy was no nonsense. Pushed me straight out the door.