A gathering of deviants, delinquents and deadbeats, The Lost Souls Club [pictured right] is a musical home for the heartbroken and the dreamers. This is the sound of rock n’ roll as it should be; pure fire delivered with the cool, hard stare of a band who know exactly how to seduce you, to soothe you then set your soul alight.

The band may be less than a year old, but they’ve already played their debut show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, supporting Kill Hannah and My Passion. The next few months sees them releasing their first two singles, tour with Acey Slade in the UK, then head to Australia to play The One Movement industry festival.

The band formed from the ashes of electro rock n roll band, Plastic Toys, who received critical acclaim for their debut album, charted with a self released single and toured the UK and Europe before going on an indefinite break in 2009. The Lost Souls Club is a musically more organic affair, with hints of bands as diverse at The White Stripes, The Raveonettes, BRMC and The Jesus and Mary Chain appearing in their big, reverb-laden rock sound.

The Lost Souls Club have recently finished recording with Sam Bell (Bloc Party, R.E.M.) and are getting ready for the next release at the end of August/early September 2010.

Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with the band’s singer/guitarist, Jon Tufnell.

What’s your favourite song of all time, Jon?

‘Baba O’Riley‘ by The Who [audio embedded below]. It truly makes me feel alive, the power, the simplicity and the performance blow me away. When I listen to that song I feel like I’m 10 feet tall and nothing is beyond me.

Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?

Nothing famous. Just my band rehearsing and writing new music. When it comes together I get chills and feel proud. Those are my favourite musical moments.

You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?

I sometimes wonder this myself, but then I realise its just there, its inside and is as impossible to ignore as a need for sunlight or for friendship.

What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?

Ideally both. However I genuinely don’t think i have the ability to write outside of my own tastes. If I could write music I didn’t like and make money? Yes, I’d do it. Using your skills to make money is what 99% of the population do after all.

Social media for musicians: friend or foe?

I have to admit I don’t like it. It has opened doors to some bands, however all it has done is confuse the message to the fans. It’s hard to cut through the noise to say “Hi, Real Music Fan, we’re a Real Band!”

Favourite song of 2010 so far?

‘Sweet Feeling‘ by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club [audio embedded below]. This is one of my favourite bands and is the highlight of their latest album. I like hearing ‘tough guys’ sound vulnerable.

Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?

I think the music being an advert for the live show is just a situation we have to deal with as musicians. Ideally it’d not be the case, but if John Lennon couldn’t get people to give peace a chance, how will we get kids to give paying for music a chance!

What do you know about Perth, Australia? Got any plans for your Australian trip, aside from playing One Movement?

I know very little about Perth other than I hear it’s very different to the East Coast which I have already visited. I’m excited to find out what it’s like and meet the locals.

What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?

We hope to pick up fans, make friends and open doors to Oz and Asia.

Favourite music video of all time?

‘The Perfect Drug‘ by Nine Inch Nails [embedded below]. An incredible song, but the video just put it in a place that felt otherworldly.

Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.

The Melodramas from Portsmouth. One of the few local bands who know how to entertain.

Thanks for your time, Jon.

The Lost Souls Club are appearing in Perth as part of the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.

Visit The Lost Souls Club on MySpace here. Their song ‘Romeo‘ is embedded below.