HORSEBATH Interview

For Horsebath, inspiration isn’t found sitting still. Whether it’s the chaos of touring, the groove of a house jam, or even something as simple as arguing about vegetables, it all ends up shaping their sound. We caught up with the band to talk about the stories behind Hard to Love, how they work together with multiple voices and instruments, and what fans can expect from their upcoming London show with us at The Waiting Room.

How do your travels influence the way you write songs?

"When we’re out on the road, we’re usually moving around in such a way that opens us up to some idea of freedom and excitement we’re chasing after or bound to run into sooner or later.

Verses being in our usual surroundings, frequenting the same places, we develop a sort of routine where we know too much and not enough. In most cases, when you come back home it can give you a chance to materialize again through a song some of stories that have been piling up. Even if we’re not travelling, we’re usually thinking about it in some capacity and through that, a sort of observatory of images or fantasies appear, the trickiest part sometimes is just turning them into music the way you see or hear it all in your head." - Keast Mutter

How did “Hard to Love” come together during the recording sessions?

“‘Hard to Love’ came together over a couple of different sessions at our old house in Halifax. The groove and chorus came first, and the verses followed months later when we picked it back up—with a wink and a smile, of course.” - Daniel

What story do you think Another Farewell tells?

How do you make creative decisions as a band with multiple vocalists and instrumentalists?

We usually just start with a small idea and jam it for a while until it seems to take some kind of form, someone will chime in with a melody or line and if we like it then we’ll go with that, which will often dictate whose singing the lead or playing what. Then we’ll just try to find what works best for the song. If we look around and we’re all smiling then we know we’re at least having a good time.

How are you approaching the live translation of this record for your European tour?

“We’re aiming for a high-energy, groove-driven set on this tour, and we’re currently writing new material to help thread together the songs from the album we want to play live.” - Daniel

What can people expect from your London show at The Waiting Room?

"Our music and show weaves together an eclectic tapestry of genres and eras. We blend a loose mix of ’60s psych and folk rock, western swing, and blues. Rooted in tradition yet unbound by it, we embrace the raw energy of early rock n roll, the dreamy aspects of psychedelia, and the soulful grit of American roots music." - Daniel

Get tickets: https://www.realsounds.uk/event-details/232

What’s one story from touring that you’ll never forget?

The way the Swedish audience applauds in unison at the end of a song or set.

What’s your favourite vegetable, and how strongly do you feel about it?

Golden beets — as strongly as quartz is.

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By the REAL Editorial Team | Sep 03, 2025