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Written by Shahlin Graves
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 00:28 |
Imagine a world where Alice hadn't fallen down the rabbit hole. If - like most people - Alice had instead run away from the White Rabbit, or ignored the extraordinary. You choose to see and believe in, only what you want to... and it's a 'Brave New World' out there. So you better thank your lucky stars, that FLORENCE WELCH is a believer. Having tumbled head over heels into Wonderland alongside her Machine's debut album 'Lungs', Welch invited the world to join in - howling, screaming and dreaming.
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE is a rare kind of character, actually living up to the fairy tale that precedes the fabled band's name. By day, frontwoman Welch is an earnest Alice in conversation; transforming on-stage into an eminent hell-raiser by night, as savage and unpredictable as the Queen Of Hearts.
The twenty-three year old's domain of BRIT Award wins, double platinum homeland sales and an Elle Style Award, seem worlds and worlds away - as Welch giggles over her Auckland shopping adventures, talks of former and current loves, and marvels at how magical the air of New Zealand smells. It's Welch's first time here and her enthusiasm is contagious. "I'm really excited! I've already managed to find my first vintage shop. Groovy vintage? Which is just around the corner I think. Real Groovy! It was amazing. I walked in there and there's all these band t-shirts everywhere and there's vinyl... and then there's vintage! I was in heaven. And the air here, smells like rainforests. It's nice."
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