We’ve been really into this song I’m Sorry We Lied by a band called
Blood Orange. We decided to find out more about the band, so we
contacted Devonté Hynes, aka Lightspeed Champion–who turned out to be
more than just the front man.

Who are you and what’s your background?

My name is Devonté Hynes and I am from London, but I’ve lived in New
York for the last 2 years.

Can you tell me a little bit about the band members?

It’s just me! I write and record everything myself in my bedroom. If
I’m feeling adventurous, I record in my living room. It usually
depends on whether or not I’m editing a video to go along with the
song. I sometimes do that just so I get a feeling and/or vision for
it.

Who are the influences for Blood Orange?

Jo Hisaishi in parts–the Oriental side of things. Other more aesthetic
approaches come from Rick Derringer-era Cyndi Lauper, Oingo Boingo,
Prefab Sprout and Billy Idol. But I wanted something that sounded like
a gang mentality, around the idea of being young and vulnerable.
People grouping together to toughen up is something I kept thinking
about whilst working on these songs.

How would you describe your music?

Hmm, I don’t know. I have a tendency to lie when people ask me because
I’m usually too embarrassed to say what I think, or am trying to
portray. It either always sounds stupid or arrogant…. See above, ha
ha.

Any upcoming shows? Is there an album on the way?

Tomorrow night actually, I’m playing Glasslands in Brooklyn for Class
Actress record release on Terrible Records. Chris and Ethan have been
very supportive of me. Even though I’m not on their label, they’ve
always treated me like their own. Their foster own.

Tell us  bit about the video. It’s a bit unusual for a music video.
The video was actually the second edit of footage to this song that I
worked on. But I’m glad I did it again. It’s just a basic tale of Josh
Brolin skateboarding then getting the crap beaten out of him.

Blood orange is playing Saturday, February 6th at Glasslands.

For more info visit http://www.glasslands.com or
http://www.myspace.com/bloodorangeforever