Friday, October 16, 2009
Five Funky Stories:: Fox Jaws
It seems our random question machine might have met its match in eclectic Toronto-area up & comers Fox Jaws. These fine folks had not one, not two, but three of their band members match wits with our question machine, which is indeed a new record.
Fox Jaws is a five person indie rock outfit, originally from Barrie, Ontario (I think they've now relocated?), that pairs large soundscapes with catchy songwriting and the gritty voices of Carleigh Aikin and Daniel Allen. Their debut full-length, Goodbye Doris was very enjoyable, and although I've yet to hear it all, their recently released follow-up At Odds (Or, Exercises in Separation While United in the Fall) has been equally well-received. If you're hitting HPX, you can sample Fox Jaws sound for yourself when they headline the attractive-looking lineup playing the Nevado records showcase at Coconut Grove where they'll be joined by Hot Panda, Yukon Blonde, and The Paint Movement. But now, on to a plethora of questions and answers!
Name: Evan
Band: Fox Jaws
Web: www.foxjaws.com
1. Name your all-time favorite Canadian album.
Left and Leaving (Weakerthans)
2. Would you trade places with Bono right now if you could?
No
3. What is your favorite venue to play (excluding those in your city of residence)
The Seahorse (Halifax)
4. What are your top 3 favorite songwriting topics?
Chimpanzees in suits on roller-skates smoking cigars; Alienation in the modern world; and, Back-bacon.
5. Name a band that you wish was still putting out records
The Rheostatics
Name: Daniel Brandon Allen
Band: Fox Jaws
Web: www.foxjaws.com
1. Why do people still say 'We're doing an East Coast tour!' when they're only going as far as Quebec?
Probably because they failed Geography and have never looked at a map of Canada before.
2. What's the longest time period you've gone without showering on the road?
6 days
3. If you worked as the maitre d' at a fancy restaurant, and Phil Collins came in wearing only a t-shirt, would you let him sit down?
Depends as to whether he was meeting Peter Gabriel there to discuss a Genesis reunion. I still haven't forgiven him for the Disney stint.
4. Your preference: Playing a huge outdoor festival or small club in your hometown?
Small club in my hometown hands down.
5. Would you trade places with Bono right now if you could?
I'de let my wallet trade places with his but not myself.
Name: Carleigh Aikins
Band: Fox Jaws
Web: www.foxjaws.com
1. If we commissioned you to write a song about herohill, what would the title be?
'We don't need another hero'...oh no! That one is taken!
2. What is the worst experience you've had on the road since you started touring?
When I lit the back of the truck on fire with a discarded cigarette, and all the gear went up in flames. Or when I had to endure the gastro flatulence of my bandmates through the entire east coast- windows closed.
3. Have you ever played a keytar?
In my dreams...only in dreams.
4. If you had to cover one Country song, what would it be?
Love Hurts- Graham Parsons styles.
5. What are your top 3 favorite songwriting topics?
The state of Affairs, the coming of a paradigm shift, and of course LOVE
Fox Jaws is a five person indie rock outfit, originally from Barrie, Ontario (I think they've now relocated?), that pairs large soundscapes with catchy songwriting and the gritty voices of Carleigh Aikin and Daniel Allen. Their debut full-length, Goodbye Doris was very enjoyable, and although I've yet to hear it all, their recently released follow-up At Odds (Or, Exercises in Separation While United in the Fall) has been equally well-received. If you're hitting HPX, you can sample Fox Jaws sound for yourself when they headline the attractive-looking lineup playing the Nevado records showcase at Coconut Grove where they'll be joined by Hot Panda, Yukon Blonde, and The Paint Movement. But now, on to a plethora of questions and answers!
Name: Evan
Band: Fox Jaws
Web: www.foxjaws.com
1. Name your all-time favorite Canadian album.
Left and Leaving (Weakerthans)
2. Would you trade places with Bono right now if you could?
No
3. What is your favorite venue to play (excluding those in your city of residence)
The Seahorse (Halifax)
4. What are your top 3 favorite songwriting topics?
Chimpanzees in suits on roller-skates smoking cigars; Alienation in the modern world; and, Back-bacon.
5. Name a band that you wish was still putting out records
The Rheostatics
Name: Daniel Brandon Allen
Band: Fox Jaws
Web: www.foxjaws.com
1. Why do people still say 'We're doing an East Coast tour!' when they're only going as far as Quebec?
Probably because they failed Geography and have never looked at a map of Canada before.
2. What's the longest time period you've gone without showering on the road?
6 days
3. If you worked as the maitre d' at a fancy restaurant, and Phil Collins came in wearing only a t-shirt, would you let him sit down?
Depends as to whether he was meeting Peter Gabriel there to discuss a Genesis reunion. I still haven't forgiven him for the Disney stint.
4. Your preference: Playing a huge outdoor festival or small club in your hometown?
Small club in my hometown hands down.
5. Would you trade places with Bono right now if you could?
I'de let my wallet trade places with his but not myself.
Name: Carleigh Aikins
Band: Fox Jaws
Web: www.foxjaws.com
1. If we commissioned you to write a song about herohill, what would the title be?
'We don't need another hero'...oh no! That one is taken!
2. What is the worst experience you've had on the road since you started touring?
When I lit the back of the truck on fire with a discarded cigarette, and all the gear went up in flames. Or when I had to endure the gastro flatulence of my bandmates through the entire east coast- windows closed.
3. Have you ever played a keytar?
In my dreams...only in dreams.
4. If you had to cover one Country song, what would it be?
Love Hurts- Graham Parsons styles.
5. What are your top 3 favorite songwriting topics?
The state of Affairs, the coming of a paradigm shift, and of course LOVE
MP3:: Fox Jaws - Karmonica
MP3:: Fox Jaws - Quarantine Girl
MYSPACE:: www.myspace.com/foxjaws
Labels: Five Funky Stories, Halifax Pop Explosion, HPX, Toronto
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