Having already turned out a wealth of rich and riveting releases these last few months, fast-rising duo Falky are back to their vibrant best once again as they drop their infectious new single 'You Time'.
Bringing back more of that bright and anthemic indie-pop aesthetic they are known for, 'You Time' makes for a dazzling return to form for the pair. With its bold and soaring hooks, sweeping atmosphere, and stellar vocals layered throughout, they are returning to the fold with one of their most enjoyable efforts to date here.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with them to find out more about their origins and what has been inspiring them most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Noah: As a kid, the only instrument I could play was the Viola. I played in my school’s orchestra up until high school but by then, I had switched out of orchestra and into “chorus.” After recently checking Viola prices though, I’ve been trying to teach myself Bass and Guitar.
Rufus: Drums. I was 5 or something and I didn’t have the patience for anything else. My aunt and uncle used to have these big family jams, and every once in a while they’d let us kids sit in. I didn’t *actually* play anything, but I had a decent sense of time, so I could get behind the kit and not make too much of a mess and still feel like I was a big kid. I never practiced though, so now I like to get other people to play them whenever I can.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Noah: There was a joke when I was a kid that if “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson was on the radio, I wouldn't leave the car until that song was over. I didn’t have much of a musical upbringing so when I was a kid, it was pretty much whatever was on z-100 so a lot of Kelly Clarkson, Cascada, Panic! At The Disco, Adele, whatever was popular at the time.
Rufus: Funk and rock and roll, baby. My first ever album was thrust upon me by my parents and it was the Stax Profiles record for Booker T. & The M.G.s, and it’s still a favorite of mine. I was exposed to a lot of different styles of music by them but they made sure I knew how to get down to stuff with a tight rhythm section.
What was the first album you remember owning?
Noah: The first album I remember owning was an Ed Sheeran-signed “X” album. I was interning at Elektra Records in 2019 and at the time I hadn’t owned any physical records. Somebody was carrying around a box of signed albums and that’s how I got the first album I’ve owned.
Rufus: The first album I actually sought out was Owl City’s Ocean Eyes. That’s a great record with a lot of range, and the Owl City sound is one I think is on it’s way back in 2024. Mark my words.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
This one is a little tough because that answer changes daily. We both consume so much music that we’re bound to hear at least one song a day that makes us go “damn. This is so good, I wish we came up with it.” Most recently for me, that song was “Feel It” by D4VD. The way this usually comes out through our music is in influence. If either of us is really stuck on a song, it usually comes out in the sound of the next song we make.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Most of the time we just slot out studio time to mess around and see if we can make something new but there are also times when one of us will send the other something to work off, there are times when we’ve just gone to the park or gone on a hike and usually the music reflects wherever we made it. For example: “Edge of Your Bed” was made in a park and I feel like it sounds like it was made in a park!
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Noah: I’ve been loving Laufey’s most recent album! I’ve also been listening to a ton of Yoshi T, Talking Points, Benten, and D4VD. Yoshi T, Benten, and Talking Points are a little on the smaller side so I’d totally recommend you check them out if you have the time.
Rufus: OSTON is my north star right now. Her and Sophie Truax have this kind of super punchy indie pop polished-but-not sound that borrows a lot from good ol’ rock music, and it’s filling a void in my head I didn’t know I had. The production is top notch, super tasteful, and as a producer I’m chasing that energy as much as I can these days.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
As corny as this sounds, we’d choose to open for friends. Of course, if somebody like Olivia Rodrigo or a JAWNY called, we’d be pinching ourselves to make sure we weren’t dreaming but not much beats the fun that comes from opening for/performing with friends.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
The most rewarding part of being a musician is when you get to hear a story about how your music helped someone. There have been a couple of times I’ve been recognized out and about which is pretty nuts cause we’re still small but whenever I get a DM or somebody has told me about how one of our songs helped them get through a tough time or put a smile on their face when they were stressed out… that’s what makes making music worth it.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Noah: I don’t think there are any frustrating parts about actually making the music but outside of that, deadlines. Deadlines on videos, releases, social media, etc… It's tough. It’s double the stress when you’re working a 9-5 in addition to the music stuff too. I mean I'm still here and I think the stress is worth the payoff which is being able to release music you really love. That said, you’re basically working two jobs and it can definitely feel like a lot.
Rufus: It’s really hard not to compare yourself to others. Maybe it’s impossible. Some days I find myself listening to music I otherwise love and find completely inspiring and going “man this just really makes me feel like I suck today.” That’s a lame feeling, and it can definitely be frustrating if it sticks around for a decent chunk of time. If you get into music or any artistic field you’ll hear a lot of people preaching “don’t compare yourself to others” and it won’t work and that’s frustrating too. I think the way to go is just to acknowledge that insecurity and imposter syndrome are parts of life, and what really matters in the end is that: even IF you suck, do you still love it? And if you do, you keep making.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Noah: I think the best piece of advice I’ve received is “Don’t make music to get rich.” The best music comes when you’re having fun, not thinking about the money or whatever else may come with fame you’re statistically not likely to get. It’s a point that’s been thrown around recently and I had forgotten about it until I saw Kenny Beats tweet about it.
Rufus: Reference music you love. Like, a lot. Like, super technically. This is popular advice when it comes to reference mixes, but you can do it with everything. At least once a session I’m pulling up a song that’s similar to what I’m working on to figure out how they orchestrated a particular section, how they transitioned from the chorus back to the verse, how many vocal takes they layered, whether they went with a higher or lower harmony, etc. That stuff helps you in the short run because you can just steal those techniques, and it helps you in the long run because it makes your ears better and you’ll be able to hear things first without needing to steal them.
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Falky's new single 'You Time' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.