Florence and the Machine has landed on the shores of the US, touched down on American soil, and exploded into the scene more robustly than the illegal firecrackers sold on the side of the road in the state of Indiana. The UK-based band sizzled at the VMA’s, racking up nominations for 4 MTV Video Music Awards, picking up the award for Best Art Direction for the “Dog Days are Over” video, and topping off the evening with a triumphant performance that served as a powerful announcement of their arrival to the United States music scene. Lead vocalist, Florence Welch is an icon in her hometown, but still resides with her parents. She has a voice and a style that is distinguishably hers and wears a gown that she considers haunted. With the upcoming shows selling out, everyone wants a piece of “Flo.” I was lucky enough to nab the songstress to discuss some very important topics such as how she considers subjects like subatomic particles to be perfect inspiration for songwriting.
