Interview: Squid The Whale
Posted on Play Crack The Sky Music on Tuesday, November 1st 2011.
Detroit, Michigan’s Squid The Whale are slowly making a name for themselves as their brand progressive pop rock. Having recently release their first music video for The Greatest Way, and completing a US tour with Bright and Early, the quartet have been gathering momentum, something than begun with the release of their debut EP; New War, a four-song onslaught of passionate and adrenaline-fueled rock that has been compared to the likes of The Audition and Gatsby’s American Dream.
With a sensible blend of logical structures and highly-favourable hooks, New War sets the benchmark high for Squid The Whale. However with a strong DIY approach, it is reassuring to know they are more than likely to keep their feet on the ground, as it is evident that the Detroit group have the potential to go far.
PCTS Music Editor, Sean Reid recently spoke to guitarist Brandon Kubiac about the reaction to New War, the Detroit music scene, being DIY and more.
How has the feedback been to ‘New War’?
It’s been good. So far it seems people are enjoying it and there isn’t an age barrier at the same time. Pretty excited about that since I don’t want us to be drawn by a certain group of people.
For those who are unfamiliar with the band and the EP. How would describe ‘New War’ to new listeners?
It’s a raw, passionate, and full of angst.
(Source: pctsmusic)
