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The Fratellis have opened up about their music being described as “indie landfill” in a new interview.Speaking to NME, the band were asked about Vice rating their hit song ‘Chelsea Dagger’ number one on a list entitled ‘Top 50 Greatest Landfill Songs Of All Time’.Discussing the list and the term, frontman Jon Lawler said: “I didn’t see it [the list], but I live in my own bizarre little world…But I remember the first time I heard the ‘indie landfill’ term being used, I thought: ‘I bet they’re referring to people like us’.“Some might think it’s snobbery, but let’s face it, we’ve all got a bit of the snob about us – I certainly have. ‘Chelsea Dagger’ produces this sort of total abandon that’s a pleasure to stand back and watch.

The Fratellis frontman Jon Lawler has recalled the time he “destroyed” the stage during a Royal ball in Monaco after demanding to be paid in casino chips.The musician was speaking to the Daily Record about the band filming a new performance for The Late Late Show With James Corden and The Kelly Clarkson Show in promotion of their upcoming new album, ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’ (out April 2).During the chat, Lawler looked back on playing a show with “Chuck Berry and the Fratellis on the bill”

Fratellis frontman Jon Lawler claims he once refused to go on stage in Monaco at a Royal ball until he was paid half upfront in casino chips...

Fratellis frontman Jon Lawler claims he once refused to go on stage in Monaco at a Royal ball until he was paid half upfront in casino chips...