A Q&A with Lionheart's Frída Pállsdóttir

WRITTEN BY JANICE JOHNSON
The indie folk-pop band, Lionheart, shocked America with their hit single "Little Talks". Now that Lionheart has ended their eighteen-month tour the band has found themselves consumed in creating new music for their fans to hear. "We never thought in a million dreams we would be sleeping in the studio as we try to create a second album," says Frída Pállsdóttir. Their 2012 album, My Head Is An Animal, has since gone platinum thanks to their intense eighteen months of touring. It didn't take long for Lionheart to cement their rightful spot in a million hearts once they secured a spot on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack with their song "Silhouettes". "This next album is going to be completely different, so much has happened within the last few years and we're in such a different place this time around, but I know our fans will absolutely fall in love with our new stuff," confirms Pállsdóttir.

How did you react when you heard the news that your debut album went platinum?
"I was actually in complete shock. Even after nearly four years I feel as if I'm living in a dream, it's surreal. I'm so thankful for everything that I've been handed and I mostly have our amazing fans to thank for loving and supporting our music."

You and the rest of the group have only been together for a few years, why do you think your music has reached international acclaim?
"I think a big part had to do with our eighteen month tour, but another big help would be the internet - a lot of our music can be found online. But whenever we get asked this question, I never know how to answer it! We just put a lot of hard work and effort into getting out there and begin recognized - we mostly just cross our fingers and hope that people will like our sound."

What was the strangest country you've heard your songs?
"It's not a strange country, but actually here in America while we were in a supermarket getting some food before we headed back on the road. It wasn't even a well-known song or one of our singles, but it was actually really cool to hear our music over the radio!"

When you're in a new city when you're touring, how much time do you get to see the sights?
"It's really quite difficult to sight-see while we're on the road since our schedules are usually jammed pack with rehearsals, sound checks, and shows. I usually just make a mental note of places that I would eventually like to go back to once things settle down for us. I'd really love to go back to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower."

How do you discover new artists when you're on the road?
"To be honest, we do a lot of festivals and right now that's my main source of discovering new artists that I love while I'm on the road. It's great to be included in the line up with such an amazing group of artists."

Now, please excuse me while I veer off track, but Valentines Day coming up shortly - do you have a special beau to spend it with?
"I don't like questions like these! But I'd rather not answer that, though I'll probably end up spending Valentines Day in the studio - working, if that gives you any indication!"