Ripping a massively likeable sound into our lives with a pleasant kick to the soul and a smile to comply with, Propter Hawk reminds us of that old-school sound that drives our hearts into doughnuts outdoors the native drive-through at 2 am. They inform us their debut self-titled debut document whereas sipping on sherry flips and would possibly change your temper for the higher. Actual music with function nonetheless exists you see? You simply must search for it and dig somewhat deeper to search out the treasure. Look no additional.

Llewelyn: Good day Propter Hawk. Please sit down on our cosy digital sofa (excuse the loud night breathing cat there) and will we offer you any snacks or drinks? Alrighty, let’s get into it. Firstly, how did you get this unimaginable title and who’s the cleanest member of the band, who’s probably the most organised, probably the most severe, the friendliest and who’s the messiest?

Andrew: I got here up with the title some time in the past and this query has been haunting me ever since. It’s a play on “Publish Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc” which is considered one of Socrates’ casual fallacies. I typically discover myself attempting to elucidate this to individuals in loud, packed golf equipment and it’s the most troublesome a part of my total life.

Malorie: I’m undoubtedly probably the most organised, Alec’s probably the most severe and Jimmy is the friendliest particular person on earth. Andy and Brian can battle over who’s the messiest. They’re each…you recognize.

Llewelyn: Secondly, we’re tremendous thrilled about your upcoming debut launch on the 18th of August 2023. You had been variety sufficient to ship us a pre-listen..and wow..we find it irresistible. Sherry Flip particularly is particular. How did the entire album come collectively and the way would you describe the imaginative and prescient and your sound on this one?

Andrew: In some ways, the album got here collectively due to Covid and lockdowns. Mal and I had numerous tune concepts going into the pandemic and we needed to put in writing songs that basically expressed a few of the emotions that, I feel, lots of people have been having for a very long time. Since we couldn’t play reveals, we actually used it as a possibility to work them out with the boys and by the point restrictions had been lifted, we had a complete album of songs able to go earlier than we ever had the possibility to play dwell.

Jimmy: We had been toying with the concept of recording the album ourselves however once we obtained the chance to document at Pineship Sound in Toronto with Carlin and Mike of Zeus, that settled it for us. We grew up watching these guys in Zeus and it was a thrill to get the possibility to work with them. They’ve contributed to so many data that we love.

Alec: There are numerous overlapping influences between all of us, so musically we’re all headed in direction of the identical aim, however the album definitely showcases everybody’s particular person strategy and it grew to become form of our personal distinctive tackle rock and roll. For me, numerous it got here right down to us recording dwell off the ground and ensuring we stored issues unfastened and natural. I feel you’ll be able to hear that rawness within the tracks.

Llewelyn: Please inform us all about your upcoming album launch present at The Cameron Home (408 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) on 18th August. Who’s on the lineup and what ought to followers count on, the place can they purchase tickets, why did you select this specific venue, occasions and many others?

Brian: It is a actually particular present for us. We’ve been sitting on this album for some time now and are actually able to get it on the market. We’re enjoying with The Younger Scones, a supergroup made up of a few of our favorite Toronto musicians that we’ve been enjoying with proper from the beginning. Moondoggy is the opposite act on the invoice and one other one we’ve performed with earlier than; they’re at all times nice. We’ve performed at The Cameron Home a couple of occasions earlier than and it’s at all times a extremely thrilling spot to play. The room comes with numerous vitality.

Llewelyn: Toronto, Ontario is your hometown and is a spot we wish to go to. What components do you’re keen on and the place do you personally go and watch dwell music? Is the scene thriving and the place do upcoming unique solo musicians and bands head to carry out?

Brian: I feel the dwell music scene, particularly for rock and roll, has modified so much lately all around the world…however Toronto remains to be holding on prefer it at all times has. We grew up going to locations like Lee’s Palace, The Horseshoe Tavern, El Mocambo and The Dakota Tavern, and all of them are nonetheless going robust and are nonetheless residence to one of the best upcoming rock bands in Toronto. I don’t assume numerous these legendary golf equipment survived the pandemic in different cities. The truth is, we’ve seen extra golf equipment popping up right here and there lately. Anybody seeking to begin enjoying in Toronto has numerous choices to select from.

Llewelyn: Ah sure. How did the band kind? We now have a sense that is an fascinating story…truly…you’ve gotten instructed us however we don’t wish to spoil it. Please inform our readers about how your band truly obtained collectively and now makes stunning music collectively.

Malorie: Effectively…I married a guitar participant (Andrew) and he was in a band referred to as New Commuters with Jimmy. I’ve been singing for years and needed to begin my very own music mission and Andy was an apparent alternative. Since Jimmy is Andy’s most trusted musical collaborator, he was additionally an apparent alternative. Our unique thought was going to be the three of us and Andy was engaged on…a bass-playing robotic. Not a joke. He truly obtained shut, however the logistics had been a nightmare. So we despatched out a determined labeled advert in search of a bass participant. Our solely affordable response was from Alec, who performed guitar and had no real interest in enjoying bass in any respect. For some cause, we invited him to return play with us anyway and after a couple of minutes, it was clear that we may exploit him for his outrageous expertise. Shortly after, Alec introduced in his seasoned musical collaborator, Brian, to play bass and sing concord and he slot in straight away. And right here we’re.

Llewelyn: What’s it like if you shut your eyes and see that dwell crowd? Does it excite you and do any components of the method scare you in any respect? It have to be such a rush feeling the anticipation and seeing sweaty faces staring intently, singing your songs and rocking out to get work-life stresses out of their system.

Alec: It’s undoubtedly a rush to rise up there in entrance of individuals and provides it your all. For me, when you play that first chord via a loud amp we’re off to the races and any nerves flip into pleasure. Seeing individuals get into it and cross that vitality again to us would possibly simply be one of the best half.

Llewelyn: Final one. As soon as once more, thanks to your time at present. What do you often eat/drink earlier than a present or is there a pre-gig ritual or do you simply have a lil chat and get on with it? Additionally, is there one tune of yours particularly that you simply all love wholeheartedly and might by no means get sick of enjoying?

Jimmy: We form of do our personal factor for probably the most half and we’re fairly low-key. Proper earlier than occurring stage, Malorie, Brian and I discover a quiet place someplace and heat up our vocals. The Yawn-Sigh Approach, The Tongue Trill Train…lip buzz warm-ups…all of them.

We launched Theatre Of The Complete World some time in the past and it appears to have caught on very well in Toronto. It’s at all times a rush to see a crowd of individuals that you simply’ve by no means seen earlier than singing alongside to each phrase.

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