We had a chat with rising UK based alternative trio I See Orange following the release of their excellent new single ‘Doll Guts’
A London based grungy alternative rock trio led by the captivating vocals of Mexican singer Giselle Medina, I See Orange are a band with a truly unique feel and sense of character about them that permeates the distinctive feel of their sound and appeal across their releases.
The band’s latest single ‘Doll Guts’ is a release that does a great job of encapsulating the allure of their style, melding gritty, grungy sensibilities that hark back to the 90s and 2000s while injecting it with a bit more of a modern cutting edge that feels engrossing throughout. Their sound and presentation seems to be one of contrasts, melding the cute with the creepy, the melodic with the dark, innocence with mischief and menace, and the new single and its video are packed full of fun and captivating moments that articulate this. We love the new release, and figured it would be a great time to have a chat with I See Orange to find out a bit more about the trio and their plans for the future.
Who TF are I See Orange?
We are a 3-piece alternative post-grunge rock band. Taking inspiration from the great 90’s and early 2000’s bands, adding our own special flavour to create something truly special, a Heavy melodic rock that captivates the essence of the 90’s, a kind of music we feel has been sorely missed by the music scene for a long time. Starting in late 2022 after an impromptu rehearsal session and discovering the chemistry we had playing together we quickly got to work, writing, playing gigs and recording, releasing our first single in that same year, shortly followed by our debut EP Lonesome Joy.
I See Orange consists of: Giselle Medina on Vocals and Bass, Cameron Hill on Guitar and Charlie Hart on Drums.
Hailing from Mexico, Giselle brought to the UK her unique taste and a talent for writing folk pop, looking to explore a new musical direction fuelled by a passion for rock. Finding Cameron and Charlie, two British born and raised musicians marked the inception of I See Orange, mixing multiple genres into their unique post-grunge sound, a deliberate combo of captivating melodies, clever lyricism and heavy rock.
How long have you been making music?
We’ve been making music for almost 3 years now, we formed the band at the end of 2022.
Why do you make music?
Because we love it, its who we are.
What are your biggest influences?
Mainly the rock music and grunge scene from the 90’s, especially bands like nirvana, hole and oasis
What would you say has been your best moment so far?
Probably playing the main stage at Minety music festival!
How would you describe your sound to somebody unfamiliar with it?
Melodically heavy, raw and emotional
What’s your dream “I’ve made it” moment?
We’d love to play the main stage at a huge festival, like Corona Capital or Glastonbury.
We love your new single ‘Doll Guts’, what more can you tell us about it?
‘Doll Guts’ is about the discomfort of being human. It’s an expressive release of frustration toward unwanted emotions, wrapped in a contrast of the sweet and the grotesque. Hence the title; it’s cute, but a bit messed up.
What else do you have planned for the near future?
We’re really excited to be touring with another new JPU artist from Japan in Wendy this November, we’ve been loving their music and can’t wait to share a stage with them! After that we’re looking forward to releasing new music and possibly playing in some new countries next year!
And finally, who is your biggest fan right now?
Our mums!
