Televised Crimewave are an exciting new group to be reckoned with. Born from the ashes of technobilly-pop group Black Wire, this London four piece taps into a darker kind of madness. Employing the playful alienation of The Birthday Party with the sonic assault of X, Televised Crimewave are not trying to be your next best friend, rather the classroom outcast who likes to throw firecrackers at your feet.

Having recently recorded a new track ("Kids") with former Test Icicles man Rory Attwell, Televised Crimewave front man Dan Wilson sat down with HEAVE to discuss the London club scene, ear piercing and starting anew.

HEAVE: Tell us about Televised Crimewave, how did the band come to be and who do you steal from the most musically?

Dan Wilson: Televised Crimewave began with Rob and I making two minute “songs” in his bedroom that had one-word titles. We both took the best noises that rang in our hearts and spewed them out through our fingers and other newly invented body parts. When we had outgrown the bedroom, we conscripted Tom and Batneck to form a human drum and bass assault course. Now we swim together on a daily basis.

Musically I cannot speak for the other three when it comes to thieving, but I would say my biggest influences are Pavement, Adam Green, Nirvana, Les Savy Fav, Liars, Beck, Graham Coxon, Blur, The Birthday Party, Beat Happening and The Ivories.

HEAVE: Whats a Televised Crimewave gig like? Perhaps you could describe to us the last show you played?

Dan Wilson: The last show was a circus of contorted limbs and broken hearts clinging to wiry frames. The crowd was a glorious mass of excitement, which fed our collective appetite for mischief and exploration.

HEAVE: There are so many bands vying for the spotlight in the UK club scene these days, what makes you guys stand out?

Dan Wilson: There are a lot of bands indeed, however most lack integrity, honesty and humor. It seems like a divine right of passage now to be in a band, almost like the new alternative to art school, which is good if people are being creative, but sadly there are a lot of M.O.R bands that make me die on the inside.

HEAVE: Tell us about the kids coming to your shows, are they as obsessive as Black Wire fans of yesteryear?

Dan Wilson: I think it's harder to completely devote yourself to a band today. It requires such little effort in comparison to days gone by. The Internet has made everything accessible, which is good in some ways but detrimental in others. You can find out everything you need to know about a band with two clicks of a mouse, the hunger and the mystery is kind of lacking I feel.

HEAVE: I know you're a big fan of Nick Cave. What are your thoughts on his latest album?

Dan Wilson: I have no desire to listen to his new album. I am still a fan, but don’t love him as much as I once did. Our relationship has soured with time.

HEAVE: Are you living in London right now? What's happening in the indie clubs these days, what sounds and styles are the children employing?

Dan Wilson: I live in London but I think it's hard to pin down one particular style musically or stylistically. There are a lot of Goth kids and pseudo Grunge types, but nothing that would make your head spin.

HEAVE: What's happening with your artwork these days? Tell us about that.

Dan Wilson: I have spent today designing a poster for my friend’s band. He wants it to echo the 80's hardcore vibe, so I have spent the day light hours on my bedroom floor listening to Black Flag, Descendents, Minor Threat and Fugazi while scrawling on piles of paper with ink all over my face. That, to me, is a good day.

HEAVE: Has this new band afforded you any new avenues of exploration you never dreamed of tapping into while in Black Wire?

Dan Wilson: Yes completely, otherwise I would not be doing it. I play a larger role now in what happens musically than in Black Wire. Lyrically I am less afraid of naked ears.

HEAVE: Are you recording anywhere? When can we expect some EPs or LPs or maybe cassette singles?

Dan Wilson: We recorded our demos with Rory from Kasms. He dragged us into a basement and whipped us into frenzy with his microphone in hand. It went rather too well and we have all since fallen in love with him. I want to pierce my ear just to be almost as cool as he is, but my girlfriend won't let me. We are planning to record again with him soon, which promises to be something quite magical.