Artist interview

Kid Carpet

A unique musician, is Kid Carpet. He plays self-described 'Kiddy Disco Punk' and 'Shit Hop', with the lowest-fi of improvisation methods as his creative emphasis. For example, his muse can vary from casio keyboards to Fisher-Price guitars. We really needed to have a chat to this intriguing fellow, which we did when he came to our Engine Room for a few days in January to mix his second album with producer Ben Hillier...

MILC: Name of band members and instrument of choice?
KID CARPET: Kid Carpet - Throwing shapes, shouting and playing my Casio SA-1

MILC: Quick history - when started, previous bands you were in, etc. etc.
K C: I think I'm about to be 5 years old. I've been in some bands and got tired of carrying heavy and expensive equipment about. That's why I only use cheap and lightweight gear nowadays. And I prefer splitting all my profits amongst myself.

MILC: What project are you doing here at Miloco (e.g. recording, mixing or remixing / single tracks or album) and when's it due to be released?
K C: Mixing my second album due to be released in May 2008 on Sunday Best.

MILC: Which Miloco studio/s are you using and why did you choose it/them?
K C: We're in the one where Enya wrote 'Orinoco Flow'. I didn't choose it. I chose Ben Hillier and blagged a cheap deal and hey Presto! Here I am.

MILC: Please describe The Engine Room in one line
K C: The Engine Rooom is a cafe in Bridgwater.

MILC: Who was your studio assistant, and how was your studio assistant?
K C: Andy is our assistant. He's ace and is Northern, supports Millwall and cooks food.

MILC: How would you describe the material you're working on?
K C: Shallow pop music with uncanny depth.

MILC: How did the working relationship with Ben Hillier come about, and what do you feel he brings to the project that other producers wouldn't?
K C: I worked with Ben years ago when I was in an indie band. Since I've been Kid Carpet I always send him stuff and pester him to mix for me. Ben is good fun, really 'gets' the material and isn't scared of anything.

A few silly questions / requests that really don't mind silly answers!! -

MILC: The song you wished you'd written:
K C: "Backstreet's Back". Anything by the Wombles

MILC: The song you're glad you didn't write:
K C: Anything by Red Hot Chili Peppers

MILC: What's the strangest rumour you ever heard about yourself?
K C: That I won the Eurovision song contest!!

MILC: You are placed infront of a time machine. Which year in history would you go to and why?
K C: 0. To watch Jesus die.

MILC: Draw us a picture!























Official website address: www.kidcarpet.co.uk

MILC: Any additional information you'd like to let us know about?
K C: I have a football brain...





























Kid Carpet was speaking to Milc magazine in January 2008.