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Interview: Cancer Bats
Toronto's own, Cancer Bats recently embarked on a tour opening for punk legends, Pennywise and Danzig. While we did get to experience that, Under The Rockies' Josh Platt had the opportunity to talk with Cancer Bats frontman, Liam Cormier, over the phone. They talked the elusive Danzig and the experiences they had recording their latest album.
Interview: Scott Helman
Under The Rockies went and saw Scott Helman perform at the Calgary Stampede's Coca-Cola Stage. Helman's been making waves from his hit song "Bungalow", opening for Walk Off The Earth on their US tour and, most recently, his MMVA [Much Music Video Award] nomination.
Along with photographing his performance, Under The Rockies' Mary McComish and Aya Nakamoto went and talked to Helman about the Toronto music scene, what his favourite thing to do in new cities is and if he runs through the 6 with his woes.
What we did at the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is over for another year which, for some, is a blessing. While we at Under The Rockies aren't rodeo fans, we are big fans of the music and live performances that come along with the Stampede.
Calgary Punk Shows
Wow! Made it to a column for an online magazine, I must be doing something right.
Looking Back: From Under The Cork Tree
Asking me to choose my favourite Fall Out Boy album is like asking me to pick my favourite child. I can’t do it. I can try, but I usually find myself completely torn and in tears over it.
Interview: Beartooth
Under The Rockies saw Beartooth open for Silverstein's Discovering The Waterfront 10 year anniversary tour. We chatted with Beartooth vocalist, Caleb Shomo, on their music, touring and what they think of their fans idolizing their favourite musicians.
Interview: Lights
Here at Under The Rockies, we love us some Lights. We got to talk to her last month at her show in Calgary.
We talked about her new album, Little Machines, her new baby and about her plans for 2015.
Interview: People On Vacation
We did an email interview with Ryan Hamilton and Jaret Reddick from People On Vacation. For those not familiar, People On Vacation is a band consisting of Jaret Reddick (frontman for Bowling For Soup) and Ryan Hamilton.
Mary McComish asked about their new album, The Chronicles Of Tim Powers, their chance at mainstream success in the UK and what the band has planned for 2015.
Interview: Major League
We caught up with Major League vocalist, Brian Joyce (pictured above, right centre), when the band stopped through Calgary when opening for Mayday Parade on The Honeymoon Tour. We discussed how their Halloween was, their new album, There’s Nothing Wrong With Me (which is out now!), and what the band’s been like since former vocalist, Nick Trask, left.
Interview: PUP
We saw Toronto band, PUP, play a week ago and we were given the opportunity to interview guitarist, Steve Sladkowski. We also took some photos which you can find here.
Under The Rockies spoke with him about their upcoming tour, their insane music videos (have you guys seen “Reservoir”?) and if they’ve been watching Girl Meets World.
Interview: Taking Back Sunday
Here at Under The Rockies we did our first interview and it was with Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday. Yeah, we’re just as overwhelmed as you think we are.
Mary McComish got to speak with Shaun Cooper about their current co-headlining tour with The Used, their new album, Happiness Is and what being back in the band has been like for him and John Nolan. Read the interview below.
Looking Back: American Idiot
It’s September 20 and, a decade ago today, Green Day released their seventh album, American Idiot. Today, this record still stands as one of the most influential releases of the band, as well as of punk rock.