MUSIC INTERVIEW: COSMO JARVIS

Speed Date: The Singing-Songwriting, Dog-Hating Gay Pirate Steps Ashore

By: Andrew Shaw

October 5, 2011

In a world that seems to spin faster by the day, where social networking allows us to make friends with one another at the click of the mouse, we may be able to see what people have tagged or who they’ve ‘poked,’ but it can sometimes be difficult to really get to know someone and what they’re about. Feeling friendly, cutting to the chase, and learning something about current musical artists who represent the best of what they do, Buzzine has set a table and would like to introduce you to your Speed Date:

What is your name and where are you from?

Cosmo Jarvis -- I am a U.S citizen, and a U.K one also. I am from Devon, England. 

Where are you right now?

Paignton Devon. 

Can we have a pic to see what you’re up to?

No, sorry. I covered up my webcam because I’m paranoid people will hack me and watch me when I jack off. No camera phone.

If our moms were setting us up on a blind date, what 3 things would your mom tell my mom about you?

That I have a bad temper, I am opinionated and very cheap, and don't wash my penis as often as a man of my age probably should. 

Why are you answering these questions (what are you promoting)?

I don't know. I guess my newest album -- Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange?

What 3 words best describe your musical style?

Full of sh*t.

What sentence best sums up your latest album?

It is a mixture. 

What are you most proud of in your professional life?

That people like some of the things I make. 

What other music (apart from your own) are you listening to right now?

Mastadon

Who is your musical hero?

Tom Waits

When are you the happiest: recording in the studio or playing live on stage?

Recording

Why?

Minimal variables, pressure, and the freedom to not compromise. 

What has been your greatest ‘rock star’ moment so far?

Trashing a dressing room in Germany because my old live bass player was dancing with Gabriella Cilmi. I guess I liked her. That, or being arrested at Board Masters Festival. Did you mean that kind of stuff or actual music stuff? Because if you did, then playing with Muse. 

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Anywhere but England. 

What is your motto?

Never don't do something you might regret not doing.

Anything more to add?

I am dyslexic and I hate dogs.  

Where online can fans find out more about you?

facebook.com/cosmojarvis or www.cosmojarvis.com

Thanks a lot.

Cosmo's second album, 'Is the World Strange or Am I Strange,' is coming soon on 25th Frame. It's a rare and wonderful album with sublime songwriting and killer tracks, like the spiritually uplifting "Sure as Hell Not Jesus" and the absolutely fabulous "Gay Pirates." If you like easy sing-alongs with confrontational, charismatic flavors, you better get yourself a copy; this is your album of the year. If you like things that taste of less awesome, there are other things to do, but you won't find 'em 'round here.