Frankie Rose - Interview

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You've been a member of Vivian Girls, Crystal Stilts, and are a current member of Dum Dum Girls, aside from that you released your first solo release not to long ago. When can we expect an album from Frankie Rose & The Outs and how does the songwriting process work for that group. Do you play everything on record or does the entire band record on the project?


My album is finished and ready for pressing, I am hoping it will be out on Slumberland records by the end of summer! I write all the songs for my band , but we all record, Its a pretty simple process.

I've watched quite a few live performances from your solo show and I noticed you switch up and play drums on a song or two. What feels more comfortable to you as an artists being behind the kit or being up front with a guitar and a mic?

Being in the front is still pretty uncomfortable.it has taken some getting used to , I cant say i'm the most powerful front woman, but I'm working on it..

You're solo project kind of reflects some of the projects you've been in, but is also your own thing and kind of pushes you to the top of the genre and showcases not only your ability to write songs but your ability to vocally carry a group. After spending so much time behind the kit what made you decide to step out and finally put yourself out there as one of the leaders of the genre?

Well the funny thing is , I don't even really like playing the drums so much. My theory is I land behind them because everyone needs I drummer. If bands were like hockey teams I think I would eternally be the goalie! I'm just trying to step it up really , try something new .Get better at the guitar...

I know you contributed some songwriting outside of just drumming duties to Vivian Girls. When you work with a band how much input do you add to songs that you may have not gotten credit for?

Its true..The songwriting drummers plight perhaps.


You joined Dum Dum Girls and became a member of the touring band. I know Dee Dee the lead singer is also a drummer as far as the album did you play drums on the album or are you just part of the touring band?

I'm just helping Miss Dee out for a minute is all. Shes the best.

You've been in so many bands and they have all achieved some substantial popularity do you feel you've been lucky in choosing what projects to become involved in? And do you still maintain friendships with the bands?

Depends on the band. Mostly yes. I have been lucky indeed. But in the end, I would never play in a band if I didnt love the music.

I read somewhere that drums kind of just became what you would play because you were going to start a band and needed a drummer. What is the first song you ever played on drums where you felt like you had something?

I'm not sure I have ever "had something" I have no real attachment to the drums.

The lo-fi, reverb, garage (whatever it's called these days haha) explosion happened last year and leading into this year quite a few artists have adopted the sound. Do you embrace all the people jumping onboard or do you see it as a downfall or watering down of the genre?

If I have ever recorded something that to everyone else's ears sounds"lo fi" it is because I didn't have the money to take it into a studio and record it properly.. "lo fi "is not a new genre, im not so sure why it is being displayed as such.

As far as style goes you tend to play a stripped down kit, with a fast paced vibe, what songs have you done that you think are best representations of your drumming?

All the stilts stuff is pretty on point as far as my style. Minimal.