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Chipped Nail Polish
Interview By Lauren Elizabeth Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
Chipped Nail Polish released their EP Bottom Feeder and the EP's lead single "Rut" in January. Jill Sullivan, the creator of the ukulele-led indie rock band, wrote the EP when she felt like she was sinking. But as she spent time at what she felt was the bottom, she started not to see it as such a bad thing, "Just as bottom-feeding fish are vital to an entire food chain, our pain is required to experience joy." She explains what inspired Chipped Nail Polish, her influences, and the new EP:
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What inspired the name Chipped Nail Polish?
It was just a random thought I had one day, years before I even started making music. I was looking down at my awful DIY manicure and thought, "that would be a cool band name." It's silly, memorable, and ties in well with my lyrical content. We're all a little messy and imperfect, and that's okay!
What musicians have had the most influence on your style or approach to music?
Surf punk and pop punk bands like FIDLAR, Paramore, and Surf Curse ruled my teen years and instilled in me a deep love for the mosh pit. I love writing songs that I can envision people dancing to. The past few years, I've developed a deep admiration for artists like Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, and Phoebe Bridgers, all of whom have inspired me to be much more vulnerable in my lyricism.
What has been your most memorable moment since starting Chipped Nail Polish
It feels impossible to choose one moment. I think what sticks out the most are the people in my community who have rallied around me and my creative endeavors. I've had the honor of playing and working with some very talented individuals who I feel are entirely out of my league. I am beyond grateful to make art with my friends.
What do you want people to take away from Bottom Feeder?
This EP was my way of coming full circle, of making something good from the bad. I hope people take away that it's okay to not be okay. We all get a little lost in life. Ultimately, we need to experience real pain in order to also experience true joy.
