5 days ago
Behind the music - NOFUN!
LA-based band NOFUN! play the Workmans Club, Dublin on 29 August, Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois on 30 August, and Custom House Square, Belfast on 31 August. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Formed in California in 2022, NOFUN! is a 10-member collective blending live performance, production, and visual art. As both a band and a label, they operate as a DIY powerhouse.
"This tour represents everything we've worked for," the band say. "From arenas to basements, we're bringing this show to every type of stage we can - and we're not leaving anything behind."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We are a ten-person collective all from different places but based in Los Angeles. NOFUN!'s birthday is on Halloween. The name was picked because we noticed a lack of support for artists and shows in Los Angeles and most people have "no fun," so it is an homage to the people who show up to have a good time.
How would you describe your music?
Our music is an amalgamation of each member's musical style- ranging from Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, Punk, and Pop. To put it simply, NOFUN!'s music is an alternative cross pollination of punk rock and hip hop.
What are your musical influences?
Each other! We are all artists and constantly inspire each other to make the best music we can. We push each other regardless of our genre. Every member creates and releases under their own artist project to be used to check out each member's music.
What was the first gig you ever attended?
The first show we ever went to as a group was a show we put on in 2021 in a backyard which also happened to be the catalyst that started NOFUN!. What was supposed to be a small show for local Los Angeles artists to support each other quickly turned into a full on festival - with over 300 people piling into our friends east Los Angeles backyard. This partying, music, and community is a perfect example of what it means to be NOFUN! and we held that with us throughout our group's musical journey.
What was the first record you ever bought?
We all have different answers to the first record we've ever bought but the first song purchase we made as a group was in support of our own and very first song SPEND IT, which was recorded in Garrett Gloom's garage.
What is your favourite song right now?
Our favourite song right now is 8-Mile as it is a crowd favourite!
Favourite lyric of all time?
It's pretty obvious when a particular lyric resonates with the group. Usually due to some sort of comedic element. Right now, the lyric that brings us the most joy is from Motha Wata's verse in our song Riot, which goes as follows "I'm just drinking out the bottle till I have to p***"
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pop My S*** by Cloudy Nueve.
Where can we find more of your information and music?
You can find our music at NOFUN! on every platform as well as socials Instagram: @nofunla and TikTok: nofunworldwide.
