Artists Off Stage - Corey Flood
by LEXI MCCOY
Corey Flood has been spending time off-stage keeping things chill and taking it all one day at a time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PHOTO BY MARCUS MADDOX
Hi! What are your names and pronouns?
Ivy - she/her, bass and vocals
Em - they/them, guitar and vocals
Juliette - she/her, drums
If you had to pick any album to describe your current mood, what would it be and why?
Ivy: I just read Kathy Valentine’s memoir and watched the new Go-Go’s doc so I’ve been re listening to their albums a lot, but I’m not sure if it describes my mood per se. I recommend both, though!
Em: Neighborhoods by Ernest Hood.
Juliette: The Return of the Durutti Column by The Durutti Column
3. Without being able play shows, we're asking artists how they've been spending their time during quarantine. What have you been doing to stay busy?
Ivy: It’s been really tough not being able to play together, but I guess there’s some comfort in knowing everyone is dealing with this, too. I’ve been learning Hungarian and losing sleep taking care of my puppy.
Em: building my euro-rack and working a bunch.
Juliette: It’s always hard to answer this question because life feels so blurry right now! I’ve mostly been working with a few local orgs, cooking, taking photos and going outside.
PHOTO BY MARCUS MADDOX
4. I am so in love with your new album "Hanging Garden" that came out on Fire Talk Records in September. What were some inspirations for the album?
Ivy: Thanks! You know the very moment when summer shifts to fall and everything is still green but the light starts feeling thinner? It’s that line between lush and imminent decay. I think this album kind of lives in that moment.
What's next for Corey Flood?
Ivy: I’m trying to take everything one week at a time since nothing feels certain. It’s hard to commit to tangible plans of any kind right now. Ask us in six months!
PHOTO BY PAMELA AYALA