"I can't really form an opinion yet on the riots. All I can say is the French love a riot. They need a revolution every 100 years, " laughs Z.

"They're good at it, it's in their blood and they're not scared. Burn cars but don't steal vans," states Tennessee.

"That's sad," says Z gently with reference to Fortune Drive.

"Why? Because they lost their equipment in the riots?" asks Tennessee.

There seems and extremely long pause followed by laughter from all three girls. Z apologises for the reaction whilst Tennessee's cheese sandwich seems to fall apart onto her lap, causing her some concern.

"If someone cares enough to do that and if rioting is your only option and you have nothing else, then why not?" asks Z. "I don't know. It's so rare that anything like that happens in America. Maybe there's no fire in the blood."

The debut album may come out in February just in time for Valentines Day.

"It could come with a card," begins Tennessee. "With love, The like."

It takes everyone a few seconds to catch on. Though with a strong belief that Valentines day is perhaps more beneficial to a certain card manufacturer, Z may have other plans. A whisper in her ear from Charlotte calms her and the girls snigger. They're still happy when queried about tonight's gig.

"More and more people come to see us each time we're in Northampton," laughs Tennessee. "First one, now two. If we keep squaring it, maybe we'll get sixteen."

Interview by Andrew Mclean 2005, Photography © The Like 2006