Girls Can't Catch Interview

Written by Maxwell Lynas

Interview
Girls Can't Catch

Girls Can’t Catch might currently be the new girls on the block but not for much longer. Possessed with sweepingly soulful voices, between the three of them they’ve sung with gospel choirs, top R&B stars and in front of literally millions. The girls are currently recording their debut album, scheduled for release on 2 June 2010.

Pixie Lott has written a song for their album titled “Happy Alone” and Shaznay Lewis has also written a song titled “Turn It Up” for their album, and this song looks set to be the girls’ third single. As well as Pixie Lott and the former All Saints member Shaznay Lewis, they are working with a stellar line of writers including Johnny Douglas.

“We’ve got a pop sound but with a slightly darker edge,” says raven-haired Phoebe.

“And we’re all so different,” adds a freshly-cropped Daizy. “Phoebe’s a bit of a rebel, Jess is a sweet girl with a real street style and I’m a bit of a vamp – in a nice way, of course!”

INTERESTING FACT: The group’s name was originally offered to The Saturdays, who turned it down, as they wanted a name which didn’t contain the word “Girls”.

The group’s first notable performance was as the opening act for Girls Aloud on their Out of Control Tour. Their Soft Cell inspired debut single, “Keep Your Head Up”, was released 2 August 2009 and entered the UK singles chart at 26.

They performed at the iTunes Festival, performing “Keep Your Head Up”, “Red” (a Daniel Merriweather cover) and their second single “Echo”.

The girls have confirmed that they are set to release another two singles before the album including a “big ballad” followed by the album and tour.

In November 2009 they were the opening act in the UK for the Jonas Brothers on European leg of their sold out world tour.

In March 2010 the girls headlined National Student Pride in Brighton. The event was also attended by Ronan Keating. GCC

It has also been confirmed that Girls Can’t Catch and Mini Viva will take on the program, Ghost Hunting With... but the Banter isn’t here to hunting ghost, we are here to have a wee chat with the lovely girls about some of the charity work they have being done lately and what they’ve got planned in the future.

The girls are currently on the Choices for Life 2010 tour along with a few other bands including Hip Parade.

Choices for Life is a “fun and interactive programme designed to prepare pupils for secondary school and the choices and opportunities they may face.

It provides information and guidance to help young people resist negative peer pressure, and illustrates the benefits of choosing a healthy lifestyle free from harmful substances, including tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs.“

Ten Choices for Life events will be held throughout May in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen. It was originally a local event hosted by Strathclyde Police but in 2005 became a national event, organised by the SCDEA.

More than 250,000 primary seven pupils have now attended one of the Scottish Government-funded events.

This March, the girls also busked in Covent Garden for the Marie Curie charity.

Daizy said: “I think it’s an underrated charity that deserves all the exposure it can get – the money goes to the nurses who care for those who are in their last months or days of living.

“It really does take a special kind of person to support and care for someone who is dying, so were honoured to be asked and very happy to help raise money and awareness of this cause.”

Phoebe and Daizy, with Jess cheering them on alongside some of the girls’ fan, are also set to be involved with the Fostering Network’s 10k team when on Sunday 11 July they will join tens of thousands of runners and take to the streets of central London for the British 10k Run.

Daizy said: “My Mum has been a foster carer for many years so this is a subject close to my heart.

“I understand how challenging it can be to foster but I also know the rewards are great.

“Every child deserves to be loved and cared for.”

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