The lofty and harmonic sound coming from The Vivian Girls has gained a fair share of attention this year. Not only are they booked for this year’s SXSW, but also for the much anticipated Coachella festival. It’s no surprise though. The Vivian Girls’ latest debut record is filled with a glorious ramshackle sound and mid-80s fuzz that is both captivating and joyful. Not only that but they have released several sonically stimulating 7″s off In The Red Records. This is only the beginning for The Vivian Girls so be on the look out whether you’re at Coachella, SXSW, or at one of their upcoming .

Ali Koehler of The Vivian Girls took the time to answer this week’s Kuestionnaire.

1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
That changes constantly as my tastes change. Right now I’d say it’s my Pens/Male Bonding split seven inch because it’s awesome and I got it in London from the members of Male Bonding themselves, who quickly became good friends of ours, so it reminds me of the great time we shared with them there.

2. What have you been listening to lately?
I am obsessed with the Nodzzz full length.

3. What’s your favorite local band?
There are so many great bands in New York it’s impossible to pick one. Crystal Stilts, Blank Dogs, Woods, they’re all awesome.

4. What was the last show you attended?
Crystal Stilts played with Tyvek, Medicine and the Box Elders which was great.

5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
The Vaselines in Hoboken was mind blowing and personal, two must have qualities in a greatest show.

6. What show are you looking forward to?
Unfortunately we don’t get a whole lot of time to see shows that we aren’t playing lately, but I’m looking forward to playing with the Black Lips in London.

7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
I think we’d all love to have been able to hang out with Nirvana in the 90s. We’re big fans of theirs and the music that was going on around them at the time, so that would be a dream come true.

8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
If I have enough room to bring a stereo to play these four albums why can’t I just bring my iPod? That question is way too hard to answer.

9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
I wouldn’t but someone else probably would.

10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
I don’t really have very many DVDs, Cassie is a VHS purist and owns a What’s Up Matador tape from the 90s which is pretty cool though.

11. What’s the last book you read?
Dead Until Dawn. I’m a loser.

12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
There’s so much more energy in live shows and you get to connect with other people in all different places in the world, but there is something nice about having control over the way you sound and the time to perfect it in the study.

13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
Recently Katy noticed her dress was unzipped the whole time we were playing at the end of a show, I was pretty embarrassed for her.

14. Any favorite tour locations?
Our most recent favorite spot was Glasgow, Scotland, what a cool town!

15. Lastly, what have you done today?
Today was my first day off from band stuff in a while so I spent some time with my parents, made guacamole, exercised a bit, and hung out with some friends I hadn’t seen in a while and watched Pancake Mountain DVDs.

Vivian Girls – Tell The World

Vivian Girls – Blind Spot (Daisy Chains Cover)

Crystal Stilts – Departure

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