“It’s so sweet to travel so far and see people that you share something in common with, even if it’s just that you like the band…We want to be part of people’s lives.” “We’ve got great fans, people are really nice to us,” says James. Like Simon Neil, they are gracious, and, thankful to the people who make all of this possible. They occasionally talk over each other-as siblings often do-but for the most part, the twins take it in turns to answer. “People were piling over the barrier every couple of minutes, going crazy,” says James. “It was nice and full, a dream come true,” enthuses Ben. Having the support of people so far from home is amazing,” says James.īy this point, they’ve played The Fillmore, the iconic venue that the band was so excited for, and when I ask them how it went, they eagerly recount the night for me. “It’s been a few years since we’ve been here…it feels like we’ve really got momentum. I thought we were still starting out in America.” “It’s great fun to play sweaty little clubs, to see the whites of people’s eyes…everyone knows all the songs. We’ve had more people coming than we ever thought we’d get,” he continues, acknowledging that Biffy Clyro is a “bit bigger” across the pond compared to North America (the last time they played the famous Reading & Leeds festival, they were the headliners). They’ve just finished a video interview, and James takes a minute to light a cigarette before they start telling me how the tour has been going. There’s a slight chill in the air, so they’re bundled up in winter jackets (naturally, I’m wearing a Biffy Clyro sweatshirt from their last tour). I stand in a small lot behind the venue with the other half of the band, the Johnston twins, Ben (drums) and James (guitar). The next time I catch up with Biffy Clyro, it’s the day of a show, about midway through their North American tour. “Having the support of people so far from home is amazing.”įor part one of our interview with Biffy Clyro, click here! Left to right: Ben Johnston, Simon Neil, James Johnston.