Hello, this is Eden Bisiot from Earama. We're joined today by Ol from Electric Pyramid. How are you?

Hello, I'm doing well.

We're here to talk about your album Lion, which will be out on 23 May. To begin with, do you have a word to define the album?

Romantic.

That's right! In the first album we had Looking for Love and here we're talking a lot about love, so is it something that had been thought of before or did it come about as a result of an event?

I think it's just... one of the most important subjects for everyone. The search for love, for brotherhood, for humanity together and as individuals. That's what makes the world go round. It wasn't done on purpose but it's something we believe in and we work a lot on it. It was only when it was finished that we realised the link with what we'd already done. That's the most important thing for us.

The one that really stands out for me is Devil Eyes, which is about freedom. Does freedom here mean freeing yourself from the fear of plunging into love or more the fact that love frees you?

It was really the idea of finding yourself and the fear of not being able to turn back if you go too far. But in the end, you try to discover more and experiment with things, but always with the risk of losing yourself. And that's sort of the idea of the song: do we have the courage to do it or do we have the fear of losing ourselves in the process?

The album also includes the song Lions, described as an ode to resilience, but also and above all as a song about your little daughter. Can you tell us a bit about it ?

When she was born she was jaundiced so we had to put her on the lights for 24 hours. So it was just this little person who was there and who had such strength inside herself. And just seeing her breathe, it was pure love, in that sense of becoming a dad and seeing that she was a force of nature even though she was so fragile and tiny.

Is there a hidden detail or subtle element in the album that no one has noticed yet?

Oh, I don't know! [laughs] I don't know if it's really subtle, but I'd say there's an underlying message of hope for tomorrow. The idea that we need to believe that we can still get closer to each other, that we can, perhaps, save something. That we're not as separate as we think. And above all, that we must not let fear stifle the hope we still have in humanity.

Do you think music can save the world?

I don't know if it can save the world, but I sincerely believe that music brings people together. That's what makes it so special. When you go to a concert, you often come out feeling closer to the person next to you than when you went in. That's the power of music. It's already changed the world, so I think we have to keep making that effort.

We talk a lot about themes, but in terms of music and composition, how do you feel you've evolved from your first album to this one?

We're still evolving. We're always looking for new ideas, influences and experiments. This album was made at a more relaxed stage in our lives. Maybe we're celebrating a bit less, it's more melodious. Before, it was more... raw, let's say.

Do you have any anecdotes from the studio?

Not that I can recount here! There are things... that stay in the studio.

What happens in the studio stays in the studio!

Exactly! [laughs]

What were your biggest difficulties and surprises in creating the album?

We had to re-record quite a few tracks because I lost the hard drives with the first versions... It was a real challenge, but at the same time it allowed us to start again with a fresh perspective. We wanted to keep a more “live” approach and not smooth out the tracks too much. With Pro Tools, you can go very far, but sometimes you go too far. So we tried to keep things simple. If it wasn't broken, we wouldn't try to fix it. Besides, it was a real pleasure to be in the studio together. We had a great time, and I hope that comes across on the album.

In the studio, what is your creative process in general?

We often come up with ideas and develop them on the spot. Everyone gives their opinion, we're pretty open. There's no one person imposing their vision. We try to do what's best for the song, not for our own egos. It may take a bit longer, because everyone has to be heard, but in the end you get something richer. We're always careful to respect each other's ideas.

So there's a good spirit and atmosphere in the studio?

Yes, most of the time. Of course, there are sometimes tensions, but on the whole, it's great to be able to say that this is what we do. At the end of the day, we want to keep it fun.

Which track did you prefer to record on this album?

It's hard to say. Each track was a pleasure to record. They all have something special about them.

You're currently on tour with Queen Extravaganza, but you'll be back at the Café de la Danse on 23 May for the release of your album. Why this choice, why France?

France has a real appreciation for rock. We go where people want to hear us, and here, there's a sincere love for this music. And then there's everything else: the food, the wine... The French are very warm and respectful. We really enjoy coming here to play.

It's much appreciated.

And if your album were to be the soundtrack to a film, what kind of film would it be?

I'd say an adventure film, with a little love story in there somewhere. Something cinematic, a bit feel-good, with great energy.

What would be the ideal evening to listen to the album for the first time?

With a nice glass of red wine? [laughs] No, for me it would be to listen to it on a quiet evening, with a good glass of wine, in good company. I hope the album creates a nice atmosphere in the room. If it does, then we've done our job.

And you as a band, did you have your first listen to the full album?

I don't remember if we all listened to it together. Some of us listened to it in the studio, others in the car. It's important to hear the songs in different environments. As we don't all live in the same place, we called each other and exchanged our impressions over the phone. That's kind of how it happened.

Did you experiment with anything on this album that you'd never experimented with before?

Yes, the whole album was a kind of experiment. We didn't have a precise plan. It was more like an exploration, a discovery. Each song was a new experience, and we learned a lot from creating them.

Do you have a message for your fans?

Stay safe, be happy!

I've come to the end of my questions. Thank you for your time today!

Thank you and see you soon!