JJ Burnel spoke to 主播大秀 Somerset Sound's punk and new-wave correspondent (!), Drew Savage. You can listen to the interview by clicking on this audio link:
 听 >
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer
|
 | | The other half of the present-day Stranglers |
"We've reverted to a four-piece, and everyone seems to be a bit happier about that," said JJ. "It's quite positive in The Stranglers' camp at the moment." Hear JJ speaking about when the band first started out in the '70s and what music he's into now. He also chats about The Stranglers' forthcoming tour and why they decided to record their new album right here in Somerset. "Chateau Strangler is near Radstock. "It's where we have our rehearsal studio, our recording studio, our management offices and our workshops.
 | | The Stranglers in the 1970s |
"We've been here a few years now, and we find it's the most conducive area for being creative. "We don't have too many distractions, apart from the local cider-house which has made us suffer on occasion!" | 
