This month, girl in red runs the gauntlet of our random, stupid queries.
Which defunct band would you most like to reform?
The Smiths.
Who is your favourite member of One Direction?
Harry Styles.
What did you last dream about?
A girl woke up at night and heard a puppy crying and then she found it in her apartment building and then she stole it. Eventually turned into a crazy person because of the dog, and she was ruining all her relationships and raising a dog without telling her mom. It felt like a 7-hour long movie, and tbh I kinda wanna make this into some weird-ass movie.
If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose?
I really wanna know what dinosaurs sound like even tho they would prolly kill me.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I wanted to be a superstar AND a teacher.
You have to support either U2 or Red Hot Chili Peppers on tour. Who do you pick?
Red Hot Chili Peppers.
What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
When I was in the 4th grade, I hid 4 cigarettes in a plastic bag in my room for a long time, and that shit fucking scared me. I was so anxious my mom was gonna find it, one day I went out and dug a hole in the ground and buried the cigarettes.
Do you believe in aliens?
I definitely think there’s more life in space.
Have you got any secret tattoos?
I got tats but no secret ones.
What is your earliest memory?
That my mom is playing with me, but I’m not sure if it’s real anymore. I think my mind is playing games.
If you won the lottery, what would you spend the cash on?
A really cool studio space. I also wanna make a cafe that’s also a record store and a vintage store.
What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?
In first grade, a bird took a shit on my leg, and it was the worst thing ever. I ran away from my friends, screaming.
Who was your favourite musician or band when you were 14?
David Bowie!
What’s your worst habit?
I’m not always the best listener.
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Nope.
What’s the best song you’ve written or played on?
I really love my songs ‘watch you sleep’ and ‘i’ll die anyway’.
If you could have a superpower of your choosing, what would it be?
Flying.
What’s your fave TV show?
I loved Euphoria sm, and I love New Girl.
Have you ever been thrown out of somewhere?
Never.
How punk are you out of ten?
I’m 10/10 punk.
What was the last thing you broke?
I put a bottle of wine in my sister’s suitcase, and it broke during our flight, so all her clothes got stained.
Have you ever been to a showbiz party?
No.
What’s your favourite thing about being a musician?
That I can make music all the time.
Have you ever had an imaginary friend?
Yes, his name was Cedric, and I kinda wanted to be him.
What is your most treasured possession?
All my hard drives with my music.
Taken from the November issue of Dork. girl in red’s ‘chapter 1’ and ‘chapter 2’ EPs are out now. She plays London’s Electric Ballroom on 29th October.
