Mayhem Fest Preview: An Interview w/ Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom
On July 10th, Toronto will be home to the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre featuring some of metal’s best acts. One of the bands Beyond The Watch is anticipating to see is Finnish metal band Children of Bodom. Alexi Laiho and the band will be manning the Musicians Institue stage to play a short but sweet set to all of their GTA fans. Don’t sweat it if you’re concerned about their short set times at Mayhem, the band is set to release their eighth and best studio album to date on June 11th entitled Halo of Blood (via. Nuclear Blast), so stay tuned for…
Interview: While She Sleeps
Sheffield’s While She Sleeps played their first ever Canadian date in Toronto when they toured through with Parkway Drive at Phoenix Concert Theatre on April 16th, 2013. BTW’s Steve St. Jean and Jeanette LeBlanc caught up with Aaran Mckenzie (Bass) and Lawrence Taylor (Vox) for an interview before their earth shattering set to discuss band inspirations, the making of This is the Six and so much more. Watch our While She Sleeps interview below: Check out our photos from their Toronto gig here: Photos: While She Sleeps @ Phoenix Concert Theatre Photography/Videography by: Steve St. Jean Interview by: Jeanette LeBlanc
Interview: Swollen Members (Rob The Viking)
BTW’s Sean Sirianni recently sat down with Rob The Viking of Swollen Members for an interview at Toronto’s The Rockpile music venue. From the past, present and future… they discuss all aspects of Swollen Members and of course what Rob The Viking thinks life is. Watch the interview below: Videography by: Sean Sirianni
Interview: The Joy Formidable (Rhydian Davies & Matthew Thomas)
On Friday April 12th, 2013 Welsh alternative/indie band The Joy Formidable were in Toronto to perform at Phoenix Concert Theatre in support of their second studio album Wolf’s Law. BTW’s Steve St. Jean had the chance to catch up with Rhydian Davies (Bass/Vocals) and Matthew Thomas (Drums) before their set to discuss the new record, touring with Muse and of course what they think life is. Sadly, Ritzy (Rhiannon Bryan – Vocals/Guitar) had been battling with an illness and missed out on our interview with the guys. The night before they had to pull out from their set halfway through due to the same…
Interview: Night Moves
If you happened to be at Django Django’s latest Toronto performance on March 12th, 2013 at The Opera House there’s a good chance you caught the wicked opening act. Minneapolis psych rock band Night Moves… Whose sound also mixes indie and even some country twang that’ll have you marvelling from the first listen. We here at Beyond The Watch think it’s a perfect combination between Portugal. The Man & MGMT… that sounds amazing doesn’t it? The band were/are touring in support of their debut full-length record Colored Emotions that hit record stores back in October (2012) via. Domino Recording Co – go buy this record, you won’t be disappointed. If…
Interview: Wavves (Nathan Williams & Stephen Pope)
“Life is a series of disappointments and nothing” American Surf Rock band Wavves released their newest studio album ‘Afraid of Heights’ on March 26th and were just in Toronto playing the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern on April 5th, 2013. BTW’s Steve St. Jean got the chance to sit down with Nathan WIlliams & Stephen Pope to discuss the new album, getting a beer sponsor and how we are all “nothing”. Watch our interview with Wavves below: Photography/Videography by: Steve St. Jean
CMW2013: The Treble @ The Marriot Hotel (Interview)
BTW’s Steve St. Jean caught up with Winnipeg’s The Treble when they were in Toronto during Canadian Music Week 2013. The band is was at CMW2013 promoting their upcoming EP entitled Northern Lights (Release Date: April 22nd, 2013). We talked about the upcoming EP, their sound, the Winnipeg Jets and of course… what they think life is. Watch the interview below: More info on the band can be found here Videography by: Steve St. Jean
Interview: Nightlands
We were suppose to meet up with Nightlands (Dave Hartley) while he was touring through Toronto during Canadian Music Week 2013, but unfortunately the show was cancelled due to an illness in one of the other bands set to play. Nightlands released their newest studio album Oak Island on January 18th, 2013 (via. Secretly Canadian) and it does not disappoint! If you haven’t already done so check out his music video for “I Fell In Love With A Feeling” which will surely blow your mind. Read our interview with Dave Hartley of Nightlands and The War on Drugs below: Tell us a bit about…
CMW2013: Incura @ The Marriot Hotel (Interview)
Canadian Music Week comes once a year to bridge the gap from Winter to Spring and brings along a massive amount of musicians into the city for Canadian fans to indulge in. We caught up with Vancouver BC’s aggressive melodic rock band Incura while they were in Toronto for CMW2013. We discussed what ‘incura’ is, their genre defying music, touring with Apocalyptica and of course… what they think life is. Watch our interview with Incura below: Videography by: Steve St. Jean
CMW2013: The Dirty Nil @ The Marriot Hotel (Interview)
Canadian Music Week comes once a year to bridge the gap from Winter to Spring and brings along a massive amount of musicians into the city for Canadian fans to indulge in. We caught up with Dundas, Ontario’s The Dirty Nil to discuss their most recent split 7″ w/ Northern Primitive, being white kids from the suburbs, drinking 40′s and of course what they think life this. Watch our interview with Luke & Kyle of The Dirty Nil below: Videography by: Steve St. Jean
CMW2013: Suuns @ The Common (Interview)
Canadian Music Week comes once a year to bridge the gap from Winter to Spring and brings along a massive amount of musicians into the city for Canadian fans to indulge in. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Montréal based Suuns at the trendy coffee shop The Common on Bloor West in Toronto. We discussed inspirations, their most memorable music moment and of course what they think life is. Watch our interview with Suuns below: You can also check out our photos from their CMW gig at Lee’s Palace here: Photos: Suuns @ Lee’s Palace Videography by: Steve St. Jean
CMW2013: Peter Katz @ The Marriot Hotel (Interview)
Canadian Music Week comes once a year to bridge the gap from Winter to Spring and brings along a massive amount of musicians into the city for Canadian fans to indulge in. We had the pleasure of sitting down with folk singer-songwriter Peter Katz at the Marriot Hotel to discuss CMW2013, his musical inspirations, writing styles and more! Watch our interview with Peter Katz below: Videography by: Steve St. Jean
