A Q&A with Naked Sunday

Grit, melody and emotional honesty – here’s bassist Laura from Naked Sunday…

What’s the title of your latest release, and what does it mean to you?
Our latest album is called Library of Medication. This is a very personal album that reflects going through tough times in life. 2025 was personally a difficult year, with changes in friendship groups and sadly friends not being there anymore. The album takes you on a journey through difficult moments, including ‘Vilified’, which explores how being vilified by people is not nice, but no one wants to be the hero. The opening track ‘Library of Medication’ is a beautiful piece featuring fans opening up about what music means to them. From ‘Shine’, which builds steadily and becomes very powerful towards the end, to ‘Rise’, about holding your head high, ‘Web Around My Grave’, a heavier number, ‘Hospital Bed’, about being left behind but getting back up, and ‘Angel Eyes’, a gentle acoustic track.

What was the hardest part about putting this release together, and why?
One of the hardest parts was definitely the financial cost, with recording, mastering, physical products and digital release. It was also about letting it out there and living up to previous releases, especially our biggest hit ‘Unbreakable’, which people really connect with. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback from the album, a packed-out album launch, and even had people travel from Scotland to support us, which meant a lot.

Who produced the release – what did they bring to it? If you produced it yourselves what do you enjoy most about producing your own material?
We recorded the album at Robanna Studios in Birmingham with Miguel Seco. Miguel is great to work with and really listens to your ideas. He also suggests things like harmonies, including pushing our guitarist to hit higher notes, which worked really well. There’s a great range of amps available, and if you’re looking for a certain tone he’ll suggest the right sounds. He’s a genuinely great person to work with.

What do you want the listener to take away from listening to your music?
A connection with the band through the music we release, an emotion and a feeling of being part of the band. There is a song for everyone in our music, whether you’re in the mood for hard rock numbers, blues, indie or ballads. We want listeners to feel part of the Naked Sunday journey.

How does a track normally come together? Can you tell us something about the process?
We all bring in ideas. It might start with a bass riff, guitar part or drum beat shared via WhatsApp, which we then work on and bring into the rehearsal studio. Sometimes songs are written in the moment during rehearsals at Shoestring Studios in Stafford. We gel well musically and work together creatively, helping each other shape the songs.

What band/artists have influenced you the most since you started this project, and why?
There are many influences. Weak13 have been a big influence because of Nick J Townsend’s drive and creativity. Alex brings in elements inspired by Killing Joke riffs. Blue October have been influential lyrically, especially for Martin. There’s also a bit of glam from Motley Crue, Foo Fighters are one of Liam’s favourite bands, and Smashing Pumpkins have definitely influenced our songwriting style.

What countries would you like to tour? Are there any standout venues you’d like to play in?
We’d love to play KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton again, having played there when restrictions were still in place. Touring-wise, it would be amazing to play in America, Japan and Sweden, and also further up the UK, including Glasgow.

If you could pick one track for our readers to listen to in order to get a taste of your music, what would you pick, and why?
‘Unbreakable’ is definitely the one. So many people connect with this song, and we’ve even been asked to play it at friends’ weddings. It’s about unity and standing together, and when we perform it live we get the audience singing along with us.

What ambitions do you have for the band/your career?
To get our music out there more and to play some big festivals. We’d also love to help other bands along the way, sharing connections, working together and building a strong band community.

Finally, as you leave the stage, what are your parting words?
Thank you for interviewing us. Keep naked, but only on Sundays. Most of all, Naked Sunday is a friend to you.

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