Posted on March 10, 2010 - by Mark Zonda

Visqueen: few words with Miss Rachel Flotard

As you’ve recently noted, Seattle has never stopped to surprise me for its vigorous rock and a niche of artists never giving up on showing the world how powerful device music can be when fed with braveness, cleverness and love.  This rebel kind of rocky soul seems to be perfectly incarnated by Visqueen leader Rachel Flotard, never giving up to stand in front indie cameras and stages when a chance of kicking out some good times it’s on the go.  More than a chip trick, Visqueen is no pretender, and I hope this quick interview will be the perfect excuse to get to know a band you’re gonna love.

Mark Zonda: Visqeen: how did your band started to come alive, and where this name does come from?

Rachel: Our band was born in Seattle, It’s name from a plastic sheeting product, and, well, it had Queen in it. Thank Kim Warnick.

Mark Zonda:  Does Rachel Flotard started to write songs on her own before the band?

Rachel: I usually start singing a melody, then piece together the chord “bun” to house it in. Then I let the rock elves at it.

Mark Zonda: Does your band has nicknames?

Rachel: Yes. “I Can Has Visqueen”

Mark Zonda: Why so many people, including “Everybody Was In The French Resistence Now” are playing so many live show in Texas right now?

Rachel: Because there’s a festival called SXSW, and lots of bands flock there. Like swallows from Capistrano. Only wearing jean-leggings.

Mark Zonda: When I listen to Rachel voice I always thing that Visqueen has all they’ve got to have to have made Frida Hyvönen sound great. How does it take to have such a disciplined band?

Rachel: WOW! Frida! That makes me feel warm and awesome. My discipline is not smoking.

Mark Zonda: Power and energy. You’re such a lively band. Where does all this charge come from?

Rachel: From being cooped up in a van.

Mark Zonda:  How much has Pretenders has influenced your sound?

Rachel: They’ve even influenced me personally and professionally. Especially when I was 33.

Mark Zonda:  I heard that Darth Vader had a great influence as well in your band. Tell us something about destiny and your dark side…

Rachel: The thing about Darth that he WONT tell you, is that he’s a pale little veal, like me. And he goes around acting all imperial and stuff, when he’s really just a marshmello. Oh you.

Mark Zonda: All of your songs sounds like masterpieces to me. Which are your favourites?

Rachel: Thank you! I don’t really have a favorite. I like playing “Tall Grass” a lot.

Visqueen – “Tall Grass”

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