Ascend The Hollow: Cyber metal from Europe – powered by electronica, 9-string guitars, 6-string bass and bi-polar female vocals.
Interview conducted on July 2, 2020
By Dan Locke
Fearless and fierce, rising strong from the ashes, getting reborn and taking ownership of self-reinvention: ATH is the power that lies dormant in every one of us. We do not give up. We do not accept failure. We have the power to Ascend The Hollow and reach towards the sun.
ATH is a European-based, female-fronted cyber metal band. Their music is powered by 9-string guitars, 6-string bass and modern electronic soundscapes. Topped off with a diverse mix of growls, screams and a melancholic, pure voice, ATH combine their eclectic influences to produce a powerful, aggressive yet melodic, haunting and innovative sound.
What is your upbringing?
M-Noise: I was born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, towards the end of the communist era. I don’t remember the regime as I was too little, but I witnessed the transition period in the 90s, when the grey surroundings slowly became more colorful, with more and more shops popping up everywhere. At the time, Poland had a lot of fantastic female rock artists that dominated the radio, which definitely shaped me as a songwriter. The Polish extreme metal scene was blooming, too. I was always hungry for travel, though, so I left in the mid-2000s and eventually landed in Ireland, where I met most of the guys.
Raven: I was born in Dublin, Ireland. I grew up in a time when Ireland was beginning to grow as a nation, emerging from a difficult time both politically and financially. Ireland has a rich history of music and my family was no different. From an early age, I’m told my favorite pastime was hauling out all the pots and pans from a press to bang them.
Stvn: I was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. A bit of a dreamer and a creative kid, I spent most of my time drawing. That got me into a high school that specialized in art and creative classes. There I met a lot of like-minded folks. One fateful afternoon, while we were waiting in front of a classroom, I said to my friends: “Guys… we all recently started listening to metal music… so why don’t we start a band?”. Everyone agreed and though none of us played any instruments before that moment, we went down to the music classroom and started ‘jamming’. It escalated from there!
Davec: I was born in Opava, a small city on the border of Czechoslovakia, as it was called at the time. I’ve got a “lucky ear” ticket because my dad was a professional singer in a rock cover band, and later also in a folk band.
Gef: I was born and raised in North Wales. In 2000 I moved over to Dublin, Ireland to try a new direction in life as there wasn’t much happening where I lived. I stayed in Dublin for nearly 18 years before moving on to Germany! Traveling and living in different countries was never part of my plan as I don’t really like big changes in my life. Yet I’ve already done it twice haha!
How did you discover music?
M-Noise: Music was an integral part of my upbringing. At home, we listened to a lot of glam rock, prog, and heavy metal. The soundtrack of my childhood consisted of a mixture of bands like Rush, Dream Theater, Black Sabbath, King Crimson, Whitesnake, and many more. I grew up thinking Ozzy was my third grandpa (totally logical… thanks, mom and dad!). Then, I “rebelled” a bit and got heavily into goth rock: Sisters Of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, X-Mal Deutschland, and the likes. Also, my dad was a metal singer in the 80s, so I guess I simply inherited it in my genes.
Raven: My parents, especially my father, were very much into music. From very early on there was always music playing in the house. I got into listening to my father’s vinyl’s; Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Eagles, Abba, Cat Stevens, Elo, Jethro Tull, Thin Lizzy, and Dire Straits to name a few. I was fascinated by his 12-string guitar that has two cat stickers on it, the sound of it was magical to me. In my teens, a friend was already learning guitar and started showing me some basics, chords. The first riff I ever learned was the Blues Brothers theme bassline and smoke on the water!
Stvn: I’ve always loved music in some way or form. My parents would buy me singles or get me tapes if there was something on the radio I really liked. Some of my early interests were Cliff Richard & the Young Ones, Billy Ocean, and Genesis. Through my dad, I learned about The Who, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Tina Turner, Johnny Cash, and many others. Also important was my best friend’s dad, who was a guitarist in a soul cover band. While playing at their house I got to know things like James Brown, Sam & Dave, and Marvin Gaye. Then in high school, through tape trading, I got into grunge and metal. That’s when I knew I had found “my music”… But I’ve always kept a very broad taste.
Davec: I had a good collection of music and musicians around me since my first years. I always felt a natural connection with music, and some kind of super positive unexplainable madness when I was actively listening to records on an old 80s tape recorder. And then, in the 90s, with a proper HiFi, I totally killed all good relationships with our neighbors…
Gef: I guess I have my father to thank first and foremost. He was a singer and always had music on in the car wherever we went. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, The Eagles, and Queen were among my favorites from an early age. Metal came later when I started secondary school at 11 years old. Although before that I was already familiar with “Appetite for Destruction” which was an eye-opener for the harder side of rock.
How did you start to write music?
M-Noise: I’ve been writing music ever since I can remember, even if it was just scribbling poems and making up melodies in my head. I joined my first band at sixteen years old, and since then, I’ve tried almost every genre under the sun, from synth-pop to avant-garde. Back then, I was also singing in a church choir and training with an opera singer who did not approve of my aspirations to make heavy music. I also taught myself some basics of acoustic guitar and piano, but I always lacked the patience the learn them well enough, so my voice became my main instrument.
Raven: At a young age maybe 6-7, and a kid growing up in the 80s, I gravitated towards synths and keyboards. The first instrument I ever owned was a tiny white Bontempi keyboard. My mother taught me my first song: “Little Brown Jug”, which I can still remember the notes for, she taught me to sing the notes as a way of memorizing them. After that, I taught myself things like the “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” riff and other bits and bobs, and soon after I was writing synth riffs. Eventually, I started guitar in my early teens, I got the basics and then decided to learn piano, based on what I knew of from guitar and from a Beatles songbook with guitar chords and music notation. I used it to teach myself piano chords, and from there learned things like inversions and counter melodies. I believe this trained my ear, I could hear from the songs that the book had both errors and omissions, and I learned to fill or correct them by listening to the songs.
Stvn: Ever since I was five or six, I would make up songs in my head, but never recorded them or wrote them down. I still remember some of them though, so maybe someday…?
Later, while learning to play the drums in high school, I got frustrated that I couldn’t communicate my melodic ideas to the other band members. Fortunately, my dad had an old acoustic guitar in the attic that he never learned to play. So, I took that thing down to my room and started fidgeting with it. My goal was never to be a good guitarist, but just to be able to write and communicate ideas. It wasn’t until 15 years later, when I was writing songs for a bunch of conservatory guitarists that I realized that maybe my guitar skills weren’t so bad. I still don’t know a single actual chord though.
Davec: When I was sixteen, I picked up my first acoustic and electric guitar, and established my first band with my school mates. I got influenced by some of the bands I listened to at the time, and by my fellow band members. I usually wrote music as the main composer, and my styles evolved from gothic rock to doom, death, and black metal, getting heavier and darker with every step. I also attended some drumming lessons for about two years back in the Czech Republic, before moving to Ireland. I switched to bass guitar when I joined Xerosun, who later became Ascend The Hollow.
Gef: I played the upright piano from time to time at home, just messing with some tunes really. I started having Cornet lessons in school. I didn’t really enjoy it! Then while in secondary school my brother got a crappy guitar and I would play on it upside down for a good while. I felt quite comfortable from the beginning, to be honest, and it wasn’t long before I was writing my own songs. I was a keen lyric writer back then too. Not so much anymore.
GEF- Do you remember how you got your first guitar? And do you still have it?
Gef: I saw my first lefty guitar in a music shop in Bangor, North Wales. It was an Ibanez EX series. The cheapest line they had. I spoke with the owner to reserve it and arranged to pay installments. I was given a little book to keep a record of my payments (which I used again to buy an amp from the same place). I sold my Super Nintendo so I could pay it off faster because the guitar remained in the shop until it was fully paid! I eventually made my last payment and was able to bring her home. It was a good guitar to learn on for the time being, but it wasn’t long before I had my eye on something else. To answer the second part of the question… no, I don’t still have it. I sold a lot of guitars on eBay years ago, and some guy snapped them all up. At that point, I had treated myself to my first Mayones guitar!
How did the band get its name?
M-Noise: Back when we were brainstorming for a name, we were also going through some challenging times. Out of all the names that made the final selection, Ascend The Hollow stood out the most. Its symbolized perseverance, hope, and courage that each of us needed for personal reasons. In the current situation, it’s still a strong metaphor that resonates with many people.
How did the band create their names for each member?
M-Noise: Our nicknames are variations of our real names. For instance, “Noise” is the actual meaning of my Polish surname — and, ironically, it goes well with the sounds I make! We thought having android-like nicknames suited the whole picture. And it makes it a bit more fun, too.
Raven: It’s a direct translation of my real name from Irish, Fiachra. Most people have a hard time saying it so I get called all sorts of things lol. So, I decided it was easier to translate.
Stvn: I joined the band later, so I obviously did not get a choice in the matter. My name now it’s just Steven without the E’s. It has no meaning or value, but it fits in with the rest.
Gef: my name is quite simple, being G for Gareth and having “ef” from my surname which is Jeffs. The reason I chose that combination is more interesting though. I remember as a kid reading up about a 1930s story about a talking mongoose who inhabited a farmhouse in the Isle Of Man. Its name was Gef too. It was taken seriously at the time, made the national newspapers and even investigators were sent to clarify the claim. It has a similar ring to the famous Cottingley Fairies hoax of 1917.
How did the band develop its sound?
M-Noise: It was a natural process that had started when most of us met in our previous band Xerosun. We always liked electronics, so it made sense to implement it into our music, and with time it became the driving force of our sound. We continued to deepen the heaviness of the guitars, too. The contrast between my clean and harsh vocals helped to emphasize that. All these elements came together with our individual influences, which eventually allowed us to morph into the cyber creature we are today. We continue developing and searching, and I’m keen to see where it takes us next.
Raven: We love the dichotomy of opposites in what we do; the low heaviness of the guitars and bass put against serene synth pads. Long ago we decided on some loose rules to the writing and these help us define the song and sound better; (1) Serve The Song – do what the song requires, do what the song demands, and (2) Be heavy, be melodic. We are a very technology-driven band but we all come from classic metal roots as well, and these seemingly polar opposites tend to work very well together.
The band uses 9-string guitars and 6-string bass. Why? What is the difference in the sound between a 9-string guitar and a 6-string guitar? And the same with the difference between the sound between a 4-string bass and a 6-string bass?
Gef: It allows us to tune down much lower than a normal guitar while keeping a perfect string tension and better clarity on the lower notes. It also allows us a greater range of notes than a regular guitar or bass, so we can go from highs to lows and everything in between.
Raven: One of my most influential metal band’s is Carcass, particularly from the “Necroticism – Descanting The Insalubrious” days, I loved that they took a 6 string guitar, put Jazz 12s gauge strings on it and tuned down 2.5 steps, so the low E became a low B – the low string on a modern 7-string. This was around the time most metal bands tuned down maybe a ½ or maybe a full step, so to my ear Carcass was so much heavier. From then on, I was always fascinated by low tunings. We went from 7 to 8 and finally to 9 strings. I’ve seen other guitars with different tunings or more strings, but the 9s feel right to us. We also tune down a ½ step, so the low 9 is a C1, but having low tuning like this force you to alter you’re playing slightly, you have to be mindful of bending strings wrongly, and you have to work hard at your tone.
DAVEC-Do you remember how you get your first bass? And do you still have it?
Davec: I bought my first Fender bass from a friend about twelve years ago. I got it for my home studio for recording and practicing. I still have it to this day, and it’s served me well.
You have toured with the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Threat Signal, Xerath, The Agonist, Sirenia, and Jinjer. What lessons have you learned about the music business that you would like to pass on to a new band?
M-Noise: It was a fantastic experience and a great honor to support these bands, either on tours or at festivals. We learned to stay humble and work hard, nurture the new connections, and… pack light next time! 😉 The most important lesson I would pass is to be respectful of the tour schedules and to give a helping hand to the other bands and crew.
Raven: We learned so much playing with these bands, it was a real education and an honor for us. They were very nice to us, shared some great tips and we had some great times hanging out! Life on the road is fun and an adventure but it can be hard too. People are away from family and loved ones, it’s long days, and heavy lifting. With touring becoming more difficult with venues closing or converting away from live music in recent years, and bands depending more on the incoming from touring, it’s important to make it as stress-free as possible. Come prepared, help other bands with their gear, have back up and replacement gear of your own, be on time, and ready for sound checks. For any new bands, I’d say be humble, be prepared to learn, if you make mistakes – own up to them and correct them. People will respect you if you put in the work, and you will learn so much.
STVN: Here is the Pro touring tip I got from Gene Hoglan when I asked him about it: Bring flip flops. You’ll need to shower in some pretty gruesome conditions and you really don’t want your feet to touch those shower/bathroom floors. Honestly, that tip was a lifesaver.
How do you stay healthy while touring?
M-Noise: Staying healthy on tour is a challenge, and someone is always bound to catch a cold, especially in the colder months. People are often sleep-deprived as it can be difficult to sleep on the bus, and of course, the party mode is not helping the immune system either. One person gets sick and BAM! The entire crew gets sick, like a domino effect. The only thing you can do to prevent it is to eat well, drink plenty of water, rest whenever you can, and stay away from alcohol — especially if you are a singer.
Raven: Eat healthy, get good rest and sleep when you can. Sometimes it’s a very long day; it can start early but go long into the night. It’s also important to keep you and your bands’ mental health in check too; touring can be stressful. There will be pressure situations to get setups or soundchecks done, equipment can fail, sometimes you have to cut your setlist at a moment’s notice. Roll with the punches. Depend on your bandmates to have your back and be there for them too. Mostly I’d say it’s a great experience, enjoy it and look after yourself. You get to travel places you probably would never normally go to and meet some fantastic people.
Why did you record Mein Teil by Rammstein?
M-Noise: Touring Germany made a lasting impression on us as the fans were so warm and welcoming. We wanted to do something to show our appreciation, so we thought, why not record a cover in German? We all like Rammstein and Mein Teil is a bit naughty for a woman to sing, if you know the story behind the lyrics. The entire world was in lockdown, too, so we wanted to lighten the mood a bit!
Raven: We are all fans and as M-Noise can speak German we decided that it was a non-typical cover as most would see the language as a barrier. We remade it in our own styling, to push the envelope on it and see what it might have been if we had originally written it. The track contains a detuned sample from the original track as it was hard to replicate, and the rest of the instrumentation we re-wrote in our low tuning. We also interchanged parts; we moved the verse snare paradiddle to my guitar, added some new keys and structures, and introduced a mixture of growls and cleans to vocals. It was a fun experiment and we are very happy with the outcome and would love to hear Rammstein’s opinion on it someday!
M-Noise – What is Rock 4 Choice Ireland?
M-Noise: Rock 4 Choice was a charity festival I organized in Dublin in 2017 to raise funds for the Abortion Rights Campaign. It was a full-day event featuring some of the greatest Irish and Northern Irish female-fronted acts, all across metal, rock, and punk genres. We got some great buzz from it, and I’m happy to have contributed towards the fight for women’s reproductive rights in Ireland. Our song Vessels was actually inspired by the Irish abortion debate at the time. Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art made an excellent video for it, inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale.
Raven- Any words on John Prine?
Raven: His passing is a great loss to the world of music, a true pioneer in many aspects, and a superb songwriter with the gift of storytelling. His combinations of both hard-hitting ballads and dry humor made him one of the legends of music, a humble hero, and a champion of the blue-collar everyday man.
STVN- Any words on Neil Peart?
Stvn: His death is undoubtedly a great loss to the drumming/music world. Personally, I never listened to Rush. It’s one of those bands that I’ll eventually get around to and then probably kick myself for not listening to them sooner. Peart was a great drummer that influenced many of my influences though, so I’m probably influenced by him while not even knowing it.
What is your favorite track on the album?
M-Noise: It’s tough to name just one! The prog nerd in me loves tracks like Mother Of Morality or Repent Rewind Reset. Prisoners Of The Storm has become our anthem and a defining ATH track. Vessels has such a strong message. And even though it’s an outro and not a full song as such, I like C3lls a lot, as it’s so ethereal and different.
Raven: I can’t go with one but for me it’s probably Polaris Calling, and Sea Of Crises or Prisoners of the Storm. These tracks were real cornerstones in the album writing process, they set bars for us to aim for going forward. They also have some fun technical parts to play on guitar or very enjoyable synths and all of them set the mood of the album nicely.
Stvn: I don’t have a definite favorite, but Swarms Within is a lot of fun to play.
Which video shows off the band in its truest form?
M-Noise: To me, it’s “Swarms Within”, directed by Olga Kuzmenko (olgakuzmenko.com). It’s an energetic, performance-based video, showing the band in full swing. Just ourselves doing what we love most! We had very little time on the day of the shoot, yet Olga still managed to add something extra, making it a bit more artistic than a usual performance video.
Raven: Our lyric video “Sea Of Crises” is my choice, simply because of the great visuals created by Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art (verymetal.co.uk). His concept of the song’s meanings and hidden meanings is highly accurate and he got references that we didn’t tell him or anyone. I visualize all songs in terms of colors, a term called synesthesia, and for me when we write our songs, I’ll often associate a single final color to the song. Andy captured that perfectly on this song, without any guidance – he just got it.
What are your feelings about streaming music?
M-Noise: I’m guilty as charged. I appreciate it for its convenience and the fact that music is so easily available nowadays. It allows musicians to connect with their audience directly and reach the right people more easily. However, this also means that musicians now need to be jacks of all trades. We need to be online marketers, SEO specialists, social media experts, and online content creators, which is very time and energy-consuming. With the streaming came the perception that music is for free, and I feel musicians are often exploited, more than any other creatives, for the so-called exposure. It’s definitely a double-sided sword, but digital is a new reality, and there’s probably no point in resisting it.
Stvn: I am totally resisting it. I’m not using a streaming service and I don’t intend to. The payout from these services is akin to slavery. On top of that, the dividing key they use disproportionately favors the bigger artists, meaning that the more streams you have, the more money you make per stream. It’s killing creativity, innovation, and upcoming new talent. Worse of all: it’s all completely legal. I honestly believe it’s fairer to simply illegally download things. At least that way nobody is making money off of the backs of the artist. That’s what I do, and then I’ll buy the stuff I really like on an old school physical CD.
Raven: I believe it’s a great way to discover some fantastic bands that I would never have heard of without it. I listen to music from a lot of varying genres and the likes of Spotify that curates Daily Mixes for you are just simply amazing. If you haven’t gotten into it yet, I strongly recommend it. I get six mixes a day with about 30-40 songs in each. Each mix keeps things in similar genres. three of them are metal-based but the other three are very varied to my various tastes but similar artists in each. I do feel though that these services do not pay musicians like they should, and I hope that someday a more equitable agreement is found between the streaming companies and artists.
Digital vs. vinyl?
M-Noise: It’s like comparing Starbucks coffee to the luxurious barista coffee served to you in porcelain. One is handy on the go, the other you can sit down and enjoy properly.
Raven: I’m technology-driven and always have been. While I enjoy hearing vinyl and its warmth, it’s only occasionally I get to hear it. My daily driver is digital and I love it. I’ve lived with vinyl scratches and bumps in the same place on tracks, lived with tapes losing their tension and going slow or getting jammed in decks, and lived with CDs getting a tiny scratch and becoming worthless. I don’t miss any of that!
Stvn: As stated in the previous question, I’m a huge fan of physical releases. I love to take my time listening to a full album, read the lyrics, and lose myself in the album artwork. Digital is great for easy day to day consumption, but the streaming services don’t carry all the obscure little independent bands I’ve collected over the years and if one platform gets replaced by another, the indie stuff that’s on there now won’t return.
What is your choice in Craft Beer?
M-Noise: My choices vary depending on the weather. In the colder months, I would go for something like a rich chocolate stout. Served at room temperature, because I am a nerd 😉 In the summer, I tend to go for hoppy IPAs and NEIPAs. There are so many craft breweries making great beers these days that it’s tough to single out just one. I currently reside in the Netherlands, so I would definitely recommend Uiltje, Homeland, and Gebrouwen door Vrouwen. Very unique beers with a modern twist.
Raven: German Weizenbier are probably my favorites, but I also like a good Ruby beer. IPAs I like in hot weather or with meals. I’m always keen to try something new, and being in Ireland – the home of Guinness – there are some great new brewers popping up and some very tasty beers to be had. It’s always great being on tour and trying new local beers out.
Stvn: I’m a fan of IPAs. I’m hipster like that. Elvis juice by Brewdog and Funky Falcon by Two Chefs Brewing are two of my favorites. There is also a small independent brewery in Dublin, Ireland named Jyster Brews that make some really interesting beers…
Any plans to tour?
M-Noise: We had plans to tour this year, which, unfortunately, did not happen due to the Coronavirus. It’s difficult to plan anything at the moment as the future is so uncertain. But we are monitoring the situation closely, and we’ll resume our booking plans as soon as possible. At the moment, we are confirmed for FemMe festival in Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands, which is taking place on October 9th this year, so fingers crossed it can still go ahead!
What song from the past is in your mind right now? And what is the meaning that song means to you??
M-Noise: I am a big 80s fan. I often come across an old classic that I end up playing on repeat for days because I notice something new about it that I haven’t before. Recently I’ve re-discovered one of my older favorites: “Fade To Grey” by Visage. I’ve always loved the haunting melody of the chorus and the artistic imagery. The song itself spoke to me on a whole new level when I read about the lyrics and how they were possibly inspired by crossing the border between West and East Berlin. It must have been like stepping into a different world back then, where everything fades to grey, the further you go. I can totally relate to the color metaphor. In some ways, you can still notice the greyness of the previous era when you travel to Eastern Europe. I think nowadays we can relate to it as well. We dropped out of existence, locked in isolation for a few months due to the pandemic. It was like fading to grey indeed.
Raven: I have been recently re-obsessing over My Bloody Valentine again, one song I have been listening to a lot is “Only Shallow”. The song is ethereal, dreamy, and beautiful while at the same time being melodically chaotic! MBV’s guitarist Kevin Shields is a true innovator and genius, while the vocals from Bilinda Butcher are simply beyond angelic. Hearing it brought me back to my mid-teens and being in my first band. Today it reminds me of how much influence music has had on my life, how thankful I am for it, and how it educated me in a lot of ways. I can say that MBV certainly influences my writing in terms of structuring, layering, effects, and melody.
How do you feel the Covid-19 virus going to affect the music business in the future?
M-Noise: I do fear its impact on future events. A virus like that cannot be killed in just a few months. It’s our social responsibility to follow the safety guidelines and to avoid large crowds for as long as it takes. My example about getting sick on tour shows how easy it is for a virus to spread, even if it’s just an innocent cold. Musicians are especially vulnerable to that risk as we are in contact with many awesome people night after night. Perhaps music events will be allowed to take place with a limited amount of tickets at first so that it’s possible to keep a safe distance in the audience. It’s not as fun to play in a half-empty room as it is to a full house, but we need to think about the greater good here.
Raven: I believe it will have a lasting effect on society as a whole, the notion of having large gatherings will be in doubt for some time, and the prospect of a second wave is looming. Countries that have not quarantined early enough or quickly enough will mean that it will linger around the globe for a long time to come sadly. People’s health must come first. I believe that life, as we know it, has changed and it will take some time for it to be safe to be in large crowds again.
What have you been doing with your self-quarantine?
M-Noise: Since our touring plans had to be put on hold, we decided to start writing for our next album. It is actually the first time we will entirely write it on a distance (Echoes Of Existence was mostly written in Ireland). So, it’s a good chance for us to test our home equipment and fine-tune our new way of working. Personally, I have also rediscovered my passion for the written word, and I focused a lot of my energy on establishing myself as a freelance writer while in lockdown. At the moment, I’m one of the contributing authors at HealthyPlace.com, where I write for the “Speaking Out About Self-Injury” blog.
Raven: We’ve been working on some new songs and new ideas for the next album. We have some completed and some songs that need further work and we are hoping within the next few months to possibly release something new but it’s hard to say yet. Members getting to studios for vocals and drums for example in the current Covid-19 state makes it hard to estimate release dates but, in the meantime, we are writing all we can. It’s a different experience but also a fascinating challenge.
Stvn: I’ve been keeping myself busy creating illustrations for publication on social media, which I named the ‘Lockdown Project’. People send me suggestions on what to draw and I pick the ones I like. It’s fun to do and it hopefully draws some attention to my illustration business Steven-art.
Lots of people are doing nightly concerts over either YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Are you planning to do something like that?
M-Noise: At the moment, it’s physically and logistically impossible for us, as we live in three different countries. Perhaps when it’s safe to travel again, we will be able to look into this idea.
There was an article in the New York Times this week talking about concerts that may not start again until the Fall of 2021. Do you think it could happen?
M-Noise: Unfortunately, that is a valid possibility. And as much as it sucks, I think it’s for the best. Online concerts might be our only option for a while! Who knows, maybe when things are back to normal, we will be so hungry for live music that we’ll experience a resurgence of festivals and local gigs with attendance like never before? I would like to see that!
How do you see yourself in the next five years?
M-Noise: In the next five years, we hope to write a few more albums, record a ton of cool videos, and travel the world to play some more awesome gigs!
Raven: Agreed, I’d like to have a few more albums under us, and have done some extensive touring around Europe, the US and Canada, and more. Looking forward to meeting great bands and fans around the world!
Anything you would like to say in closing?
Raven: Just to say a big thanks to our fans for supporting us during these strange times. It’s hard for everyone to adjust to these sudden drastic lifestyle changes, so we hope everyone is adapting, keeping safe, and staying healthy. We want to thank you too, for the interview, it was fun! We really appreciate any effort people put into us, whether it’s a comment on Facebook or YouTube or an interview request – feel free to contact us anytime, we love hearing from fans and we hope to have some new material for you in the near future.
M-Noise: Follow us on all our socials, take care of yourselves and stay safe. Listen to more music and show the bands your support in these difficult times. Hold on tight, we can do this!
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