Hot off the heels of her acclaimed performances opening for Placebo at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in July and international festivals, 14-year-old Thai rock sensation Vimolwan Saisathit a.k.a. PETCH has release her latest single, ‘Ultraviolet’ listen here
We caught up with Petch to find out more about her music and plans for the future…
Where did your band name come from?
From my nickname PETCH which means ‘diamond’ in Thai. I like to say that as a band we shine and sparkle as well as rock!
Which artists (musical and otherwise) influence your sound?
It’s a real mix sonically, but I love: Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Deep Purple, UFO and many of the rock/metal greats.
What fires your creativity?
I absorb many things and put them into my music: I watch movies, listen to just about every music style, I like drawing and dancing too .. it all inspires me!
How would you describe your music?
I would describe it as a fierce brew of melodic Rock, Metal and Punk.
Tell us about the new single ‘Ultraviolet’
‘Ultraviolet’ is a song that tells you to follow your deepest darkest intuition. “Kill the light and follow the ultraviolet light that glows. It will get you where you deserve and want to be.” Follow your deepest feelings!
Tell us a bit about what your live show is like
I love to play live. I always imagine that I am Beyoncé. Obviously a rock/metal version haha!! (When I was 3 years old I remember I watched Beyoncé gigs on DVD and I wanted to be her!)
What was it like supporting Placebo (aka ‘Ashtray Heart’!) at a charity gig this Summer? How did that come about? Are you a fan of the band?
Placebo are my heroes so opening for them was amazing! Their songs blow my mind. We share the same management and the gig was partly for Riverman’s 35 year anniversary and also in honour of a Bangkok charity called the Mercy Centre which looks after underprivileged kids. It was an incredible night. I loved it!
Tell us about this Charity based in your home city of Bangkok
The Mercy Centre is amazing and I’m so grateful to the Charity for helping the poor kids in my city. It’s an honour to help them in any way.
What is the music scene like in Bangkok? Where would you take us for a rocking night out?!
In Thailand right now the kids are very into pop genres like K-pop, J-pop and T-pop. Except me and my band of course! We keep the rock fires burning in Thailand!
Having said that, there’s a place Pattaya there are some rockers there. Let’s go there for a night out!
What does the rest of 2024 have in store for you?
I have just come back from playing gigs in Kazakhstan. Please follow me on my socials for the next part of my rocking journey!
Finally, where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
In ten years time I’m going to be 24 years old. By then, I hope I’ll be a big, BIG rock /metal artist like in my dreams. That is my advice to everyone by the way, follow your dreams!
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