The band was formed from various friendships, originating when Caroline and Paul first met whilst working in a clothes shop in London's King Road

"We were all friends before we got into a band so we knew what to expect from each other," begins Caroline. "Though we've been touring and everything for about two years and what surprises me is that we still enjoy each others company. That is quite surprising."

So has there been anything up there, achievement wise since their very first gig together?

"Our first gig was a pretty special moment," admits Caroline. "But recording the album was really good as well. We recorded that in Boston and it was over Christmas and New Year. That was probably the best time we've spent together I'd say. We recorded it in the dark with a glitter ball and copious amounts of wine."

Summer is fast approaching, well you could argue we're already in it, so are there any plans for the forthcoming summer holidays? It's a question that causes Emma to shriek. "Holidays?" she asks.

"We're doing some Festivals so that's going to be like a holiday. If we're lucky we'll have a few days off in between festivals," laughs Caroline.

Interview by Andrew Mclean 1997
Photography © Linoleum 2006