TAKING the hot seat and performing live at the Rescue Rooms this week is rock band Levity. The outcome of their four years together is a sound that "drives like rock, is as infectious as electro and melodic as pop".

Watch James, Rich and Adam perform an acoustic version of their track Pause and chatting to This Is Live's Zoe Kirk.

And you are?

James Morgan (guitar, lead vocals), Rich Hicking (guitar, backing vocals), Adam Belshaw (bass), Matt Rogers (drums)

History?

Levity have been together for three or four years with slightly different line-ups. Rich is the newest addition on second guitar.

What's with the band name?

There really isn't anything deep or meaningful behind it. Matt came up with the suggestion and we liked it.

Describe your music and influences.

James is a grunge guy, Rich is a bass player primarily so has many influences from bass heavy bands like the Chili Peppers and Faith No More, Adam is into indie and techno stuff and Matt primarily listens to drummers and session players.

What are the day jobs?

James is an English teacher, Rich works with special needs kids at NCN, Matt is a mechanical estimator and Adam works at Morrissons!

Claims to fame?

James once met Azamat from Borat in his own sandwich shop in America. He was really cool and tested my knowledge of English swear words.

Which other Notts bands do you rate?

Paper Lace and that bloke who sings about Basingstoke.

Next gig?

November 5 at The Maze supporting New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack. Get there for about 8pm.

Music for sale?

We recently recorded a new three track EP which will be available for free at gigs and you can also listen to it on our MySpace page.

Web address?

www.myspace.com/thelevity

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