“Olegro would not have become what it is today if the idea of breaking down socio-economic boundaries had not been encouraged by youth organizations.” – c-sé
You were born and raised in London, what do you think of the current London music scene? How do you think London has influenced and inspired your musical work?
Teigan: I think London has had a huge influence on the music we like – I'm from the South and the others are from the East and London is a bit of a melting pot of cultures so when we come together we're able to create a sound that represents all of us without having to compromise too much.
Linus: I've always been surrounded by people of different nationalities and cultures, and therefore a wide variety of musical traditions. The musical diversity I'm exposed to in London gives me a lot to play and influences our borderless approach to music as a band.
Nico: The music in this city is so diverse and I feel like I'm really exposed to a lot of different areas since I started going to gigs, jam sessions etc. I don't want to be boxed in to one style and living in London is the perfect place to spread my reach out to as many different people and musical/life experiences as possible.
translation: The London sound is characterised by a fusion of different styles – we all come from different backgrounds and cultures and that shows in our music.
Your debut EP “not real people” will be released in July. What do you hope listeners take away from it, or take away from seeing oreglo's live show?
Teigan: It's just a small part of our sound and a hint at where we're headed.
Linus: It may sound embarrassing and cliché, but I just want the audience to enjoy our music, relate to it, and leave feeling like they saw something really cool and unique.
Nico: To me, this body of music is just a small part of what we have to offer. In a way, it symbolizes the journey we all took through our adolescence and the amount of growth we all experienced over the last two years. As for our shows, I hope people have a good time and are reminded of joy and the present moment.
translation: This is our blurb. The story is just beginning. If you're interested, read on!
Who would be your dream collaborator (and why)?
Teigan: My dream collab would probably be Damian Marley because I grew up listening to his music, especially during the dubstep era. His voice is really unique and his energy is unmatched. I think him and Olegro together would be amazing.
Linus: If we had Makaya McRaven involved in our production, our sound would be at an incredible level.
Nico: For me, it's Esperanza Spalding. I've always been a big fan of her music, but more than that, every album she writes is so unique and I'm fascinated by her creativity. Her music can't be boxed in, and that's what I want to achieve.
translation: Kendrick Lamar. He's one of my favorite artists and a master of his field. It'll be interesting to see what we create together.
Finally, DIY comes to dinner: What will you make?
Teigan: Option one is a big seafood boil, I love seafood, and option two is a Jamaican staple, jerk chicken, and hard food (if you don't know, you should).
Linus: By far my favorite food is crepes.
Nico: Tagliatelle with mushrooms, pancetta and mascarpone sauce.
translation: A bucket of shrimp, watermelon, or jerk chicken.
“not real people” will be released on July 5th via Brownswood Recordings.