Five minutes with erica dunn from mod con

When do you feel at your most creative? I tend to get great ideas when I’m alone, walking my dog by the river near my house, or, weirdly, when I’m stuck in traffic. Where would we find you first thing on a Monday morning? Recently I’ve been on tour with my other band a lot, so Monday morning has been airport Bloody Mary time! If I happen to be at home, I’m generally trying to sort my life out. Who’s the best cook in the band? Impossible to choose! Raquel is always putting videos up of her making incredible Filipino delights like leche flan or champorado. Sara is also an incredible chef. More than once, when I’ve been in a serious state of disrepair and eating old Pizza Shapes, Sara has flown in and presented organic tomato gazpacho with coriander and lime salsa, or homemade moussaka. Ever received any unusual fan letters? One Saturday morning, I was doing the crossword in bed, and was shocked to find MYSELF AS A CLUE! I have not uncovered who’s responsible for this sorcery yet, but it was a great day. Dream holiday destination? The tomb of Tutankhamun. Except I wouldn’t actually go there, because it’s being utterly fucked by tourists. Do you have a life philosophy? “No hat, no play.” Who inspires you? I’m in a band with two of the most inspiring women I could ever have been blessed to meet.