Mark and Me Podcast Episode 53: Laura-Mary Carter (Blood Red Shoes)
Jan 28, 2019
Laura-Mary Carter, the dynamic singer and guitarist of Blood Red Shoes, shares her musical journey ignited by grunge. She discusses the vibrant Brighton music scene and its impact on creativity. The conversation touches on the struggles they faced while crafting their debut album and the evolution of their sound with the latest release, 'Get Tragic.' Laura-Mary emphasizes the importance of supporting female artists and maintaining artistic integrity amidst the challenges of touring. Her passion for music shines through in every moment!
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Early Band Origins
- Laura-Mary Carter started singing in a band at 14 and learned guitar later by borrowing instruments.
- Her first show was a school Battle of the Bands performed with friends after a week of practice.
Meeting Her Bandmate
- Laura-Mary met Steven Ansell in the underground punk scene after bumping into his bands and crews.
- They emailed and jammed after his old band broke up, forming Blood Red Shoes before becoming close friends.
Dropped Mid-Session
- While recording Fire Like This their label dropped them mid-session, leaving the band to own and pay for the record.
- Owning the record gave them control over releases and licensing despite the financial strain.