Twin Atlantic are fucking magnificent; they're currently on the edge of becoming absolutely huge in the rock world and they deserve it too! With songs as catchy, imaginative and well crafted as these it would be an absolute tragedy if they didn't!These guys hail from Glasgow and have been hard at work since March 2007 and in this time have grown at an exceptionable rate allowing them to release a debut EP and single in under a years time and landed them support slots with some of the biggest names today including Smashing Pumpkins and Biffy Clyro.
Late March this year the guys went into the studio in LA to begin work on their debut mini-album and this has spawned the single Light Speed. (which is being released TOMOROW! (get a copy...fuck knows I will be! It's FREE!)) The album is slated for release September 2009! If you haven't already heard of TwinAtlantic (How haven't you already heard of them?! Then read this interview right here with drummer, Craig and then get right to their myspace to be blown away (...in a good way)...
So guys, before we start, how would you describe Twin Atlantic's sound for any people that have somehow not heard you guys yet!
I'd say its a mixture of danger and suspense, mixed in with some slapstick set pieces. Like the movie 'In Bruge'. Or... rock music with poppy bits and heavy bits. And Scottish vocals.
And how would you describe one of Twin Atlantics live shows?
Explosive. We try to put everything into our live show like we're playing in front of a million people, or maybe someone really important like a king. And if we aren't good enough we get fed to the lions. That's why we frequently get hurt and there has been quite a few instances of hurt crowd members and guitars to the face. And a whole lot of sweat.
You recently travelled to LA to start recording your debut record with John Travis, how was this experience?
It was pretty surreal, and it all happened so fast. We went over to play SXSW in Austin, Texas and two days before we left the recording session in LA with John got confirmed. So after playing the festival we drove for three days across desert to reach the mental capital of the world, Los Angeles. It was strange settling in at first, but John instantly got our music and helped graft our songs into ones we went from liking to loving. The recording experience was great, we all tracked live together which I loved. And we ate more mexican food then any group of men ever should. Unless you are Mexican of course. At times it was grueling and pretty intense, but we've come home with a record we're intensely proud of.
It was pretty surreal, and it all happened so fast. We went over to play SXSW in Austin, Texas and two days before we left the recording session in LA with John got confirmed. So after playing the festival we drove for three days across desert to reach the mental capital of the world, Los Angeles. It was strange settling in at first, but John instantly got our music and helped graft our songs into ones we went from liking to loving. The recording experience was great, we all tracked live together which I loved. And we ate more mexican food then any group of men ever should. Unless you are Mexican of course. At times it was grueling and pretty intense, but we've come home with a record we're intensely proud of.
And what can fans expect from this record?
I think its definitely a progression from the songs people have heard before. The hooks are
bigger but not as obvious, its rawer but more mature at the same time. There are some of the most intricate parts we've ever worked on, and some of the most straightforward. I think most of all, it sounds a lot more grown-up, like a band who've been playing with each other every day for the last two years. How can fans get one of these albums? Will it be available on iTunes?
The album will be available late summer/early autumn, unless something terrible happens. Like a swine flu epidemic and they close all the shops, and the internet closes down as well because people are freaking out. A track from it, 'Light Speed' is available as a free download from the 29th of June. We think its pretty tasty.
The album will be available late summer/early autumn, unless something terrible happens. Like a swine flu epidemic and they close all the shops, and the internet closes down as well because people are freaking out. A track from it, 'Light Speed' is available as a free download from the 29th of June. We think its pretty tasty.
How was it playing gigs over in the US?
The SXSW shows were amazing, especially the Scottish Showcase and our final show on Maggie Mays rooftop. We played a festival called Bamboozle on a stage that was literally behind a toilet - in front of around 50 confused emo kids in bright clothing and 10 people who actually cared. We also played the Viper Room where the actor River Phoenix had a little bit too much of a good thing and called it a day on its doorstep, and handsome Johnny Depp used to own it! That was quite surreal aswell, as we were unveiled from behind a silk curtain and then just had to start playing.
The SXSW shows were amazing, especially the Scottish Showcase and our final show on Maggie Mays rooftop. We played a festival called Bamboozle on a stage that was literally behind a toilet - in front of around 50 confused emo kids in bright clothing and 10 people who actually cared. We also played the Viper Room where the actor River Phoenix had a little bit too much of a good thing and called it a day on its doorstep, and handsome Johnny Depp used to own it! That was quite surreal aswell, as we were unveiled from behind a silk curtain and then just had to start playing.
What are your plans for the rest of the year as a band? Any specific goals?
Well, we're playing a few festivals over the summer, and then we want to be on the road from September til the end of the year, if not longer. We want everyone to hear these n
ew songs, so we want to give them as much opportunity as possible. The plan is for you to get really sick of hearing our name by Christmas.
Well, we're playing a few festivals over the summer, and then we want to be on the road from September til the end of the year, if not longer. We want everyone to hear these n
ew songs, so we want to give them as much opportunity as possible. The plan is for you to get really sick of hearing our name by Christmas. And finally, what bands (apart from yourselves of course!) do you think we should expect big things from in the future?
I'm quite out of touch with music right now, but our friends Flood of Red have just recorded their album and its really special. Also, our good friends The Xcerts deserve to be huge, and a couple of bands from Glasgow called Arca Felix and Bronto Skylift demand your attention.
I'm quite out of touch with music right now, but our friends Flood of Red have just recorded their album and its really special. Also, our good friends The Xcerts deserve to be huge, and a couple of bands from Glasgow called Arca Felix and Bronto Skylift demand your attention.
Thanks a lot Craig!
As a side note, this guy is bloody lovely! So helpful...along the same lines as DireWolfe were (I love helpful bands)
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