{"id":42662,"date":"2018-11-13T11:22:21","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T11:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=42662"},"modified":"2018-11-13T11:22:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T11:22:21","slug":"six-quick-questions-with-canadian-rock-band-arkells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2018\/11\/six-quick-questions-with-canadian-rock-band-arkells\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Quick Questions With Canadian Rock Band Arkells"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian rock band, Arkells released their new album, \u2018Rally Cry\u2019, last month. In conversation with the band\u2019s frontman Max, we talk about the band\u2019s ever evolving sound, a message he\u2019d like convey to the listeners through his music, and about taking a much-needed break from social media.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

What was the inspiration\/message behind the single \u2018Relentless\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beginning of the song came when my dad showed me a song by a South African artist named Chico. It was kind of familiar, yet not. I just kind of started singing over that song, so that\u2019s where the inspiration came from. As for the lyrics, I was thinking of my parents, they\u2019ve encouraged me in the most loving way and it\u2019s made who I am. I did use to write with more of a story in mind, but lately I\u2019ve just been writing what I want and seeing where it takes me.<\/p>\n

So, would you say your songs are based off personal experiences or do you take creative liberties with them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think I\u2019m always injecting my own experiences into my songs, but I also get inspired by other people\u2019s stories. Like in the album, \u2018Rally Cry\u2019, there are songs in which even though it\u2019s about other people, I relate to their stories and experiences. I see myself in everybody else.<\/p>\n

Talking a little bit about your album, what is your personal favourite track from the album?<\/strong><\/p>\n

They\u2019re all our babies so we love them all, but I especially like \u2018Relentless\u2019 because I loved the experience of writing that track. I also really like the first track on the album, \u2018Hand Me Downs\u2019 as well.<\/p>\n

How has the band\u2019s sound evolved over time?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think every record we make is a reflection of our sound at that point in time, and every year there come new artists that inspire us and help shape the way we see our own music. So, I think we are always changing as far as sound is concerned.<\/p>\n

If listeners could take away one message from your music, what would you want that to be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

With our band there is a feeling of connectivity to everybody else in the world. So, if people listening to our music can take away one thing, I\u2019d hope for them to just take a moment to look around and appreciating what\u2019s around them and how we are all connected.<\/p>\n

Finally, what\u2019s one question no one asks you in an interview you wish you were asked?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The question would be, \u201cIf you could change the way we all live collectively, what would be a good idea?\u2019. And the answer I\u2019d say is that everyone just gets off social media for a day and take a break, at least once a week.<\/p>\n

Arkells are currently on tour across Europe, and will be hitting the UK next week, including London’s Heaven on November 23. Tickets and further information are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find Arkells online on their official website<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. Stream and download their music on Google Play<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, Amazon<\/a>, iTunes<\/a>, and Deezer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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