Montreal's genre-defying SUUNS (pronounced SOONZ) recently announced a new album, Felt, with the first single, “Watch You, Watch Me.” I can't wait to hear the new music. If you forced me to define SUUNS, I'd say they make a mixture of indie, kraut, and shoegaze rock, but it's not easy to define them and that's what makes SUUNS special.
I hung out with Joseph Yarmush (guitar and bass) and Max Henry (bass) from the band the last time they were in Vancouver touring their fourth record, Hold/Still. We chatted in a busy alley behind The Rickshaw and while I set up, Joe had the cutest conversation about a double rainbow with his young son.
How does Joe experience music with his son? Which band member does not like Massive Attack? Which song from Hold/Still did SUUNS work on for over two years? Why are SUUNS songs constantly evolving? Which song off Hold/Still is actually a reworked old SUUNS song from the very first record? What was it like working with an outside producer, John Congleton--for the first time? What delicious meals do these guys cook each other for dinner? How does the band decide who gets to control the music player in the tour van? What are Joe and Max listening to right now? Who do they think is cool? You'll have to listen to find out!
Tracks played on the radio edit of the show...
1) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Paralyzer"
2) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Translate"
3) SUUNS, Images Du Futur (2013) "2020"
4) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Brainwash"
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