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Possibly our greatest discovery via 'Introducing...' so far? Introducing to you a name we're more than sure you'll be hearing a lot more of in the coming months, Jim Valentine. Though the quartet have only released one track as of yet, boy is it a blinder. 'Make You Mine' incorporates the sound of Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane into a kind of Last Shaddow Puppets super-giant. The debut has already been recieving prime-time airplay on Xfm and the future is looking huge for the Rock n' Rollers. For this reason we thought it was important we got in touch with the band in question, this is how it went down.

1. Who are Jim Valentine?

We are James, Carlo, Charlie and Alekzander. (Valentine)

2. You've so far only released one track, this being 'Make You Mine, will there be any others released in the near future? ‎

Yeah, we've just finished recording a double a-side single. We started in March or April (can never remember) and have been gigging like crazy so this will be our first 'official' release.

3. Your sound has been compared to likes of Miles Kane and Arctic Monkeys, how does it feel to hear your sound being compared to big names like these?

It's great that people dig our vibe enough to suggest that we have something in common with successful artists although we don't tend to pay much attention or necessarily agree. I suppose that kinda thing is meant for the punters rather than a validation for us.

4. ‎Where do you see yourselves in 5 years time?

Touring hopefully. We love seeing the whites of their eyes. The rest is bullshit.

5. What's next for Jim Valentine?

We're going to release the double a-side and then tour it. The anticipation is palpable.

Huge thanks to Jim Valentine for the interview. 

Listen to 'Make You Mine' via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jim-valentine-music/make-you-mine

Follow Jim Valentine on Twitter: @TheJVsound / https://twitter.com/TheJVsound

Like Jim Valentine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimvalentinemusic ;

Written by Charlie Ireland. 

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