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From: Canada
Sounds like: Rock
1. You recently released your Self Titled album, how's the response been so far?
The response has been fantastic! We’ve received some really positive feedback, which has been really great. This being our second album with Dre on vocals, a lot of the feedback has centered on how quickly and seamlessly he has come in and filled a tough role. One thing we found amusing was how some people thought we had already done a self-titled album and had to point out that this is in fact the first time we’ve done so. As the project grew it became tough to define or label, so eventually it was decided this was the time to go the self-titled route. I think it was a great decision and like I said, the response has been really awesome so far.
2. What do you want listeners to take away from the new album?
I think the biggest takeaway we want our listeners to have is that we’re still true to who we are as a group. I think of our previous project, Through Darkness. Through Fire., and how it may have been a testing ground for some listeners, knowing that there was a change at the singing position. I think some people might have looked at it and thought, ‘oh it’s Altamadum + that new vocalist’ and it may have resulted in different takeaways from the audience. For the four of us, I think that we were certainly trying out a few things and seeing what was going to fit. At the end of the day it was a very encouraging album to make and we knew that this one, Altamadum, was going to be even better, just as a result of more time spent working together and a better understanding of how the dynamic was developing. That being said, this self-titled project should leave no doubt that we still have the same energy, goals, and style that our listeners have come to expect from the band.
3. Any music videos in the works?
It’s something that we definitely talk about. I think music videos are an endeavour that can go in one of two ways, a quick recording of a “live” performance of the song, be it staged or from an actual show, or a story-boarded approach that takes a variety of settings and themes into play. We have done both in the past, they both have their place. For us, I think it’s always been about not trying to attach one message or pigeon-hole a song into being “this is what this song is about”. We like to leave a lot of interpretation up to our listeners, so the storyboard approach doesn’t always seem to align for us. The “live” performance is never a bad move, per se, but it needs to make sense for us. A finished music video that meets the quality standard we set for ourselves is not a quick or inexpensive process. So again, it’s something we do discuss when we look at each single, but we all agree it’s something that needs to feel right and make sense.
4. Which track is your favorite to play live out of your entire catalog?
That’s like asking a parent to name their favourite child. I think we all have our favourites and we certainly have the staples that are the crowd pleasures. For myself, I really dig the up-tempo jams such as Legends In the Stereo or Drugged Inside. Always gets me up and moving and having a good time, and when the musicians are having a good time, the audience usually follows suit.
5. What's your thoughts about AI in music and otherwise?
Like anything, I think every tool has its place. I think that there are ways to use AI within the music industry that are beneficial. I also think that a lot of harm can come from a reliance upon AI, especially when it is being used in place of actual musicians, engineers, or graphic artists. I see AI as a tool that can help bring cohesion to aspects of a project or help maybe with the analytics or financials that go on behind the scenes. When it comes to the writing, just let the artists handle that.
6. Who are you currently listening to?
An ever revolving door. Our singer Dre has really gotten turned on to Pink Floyd recently, a group that the rest of us really look to as a big inspiration, but a group he never really sat down and dove into previously. It’s been fun for us to watch him kind of discover a song that we already love. For myself, we’re coming up on 10 years since my favourite band, The Tragically Hip, played their final show and they have been doing a lot of re-releases and dropping some new live material. So I’ve been doing quite a bit of “memory lane” with that. I can’t believe it’s 2026 and we’re listening to brand new The Rolling Stones tunes, pretty wild.
7. What's been your favorite show to play and why?
I think every show is the best until the next one, we’re always looking forward to the next time we’re together on stage. The energy is always new and unpredictable, the audience is never the same, so no two shows are ever the same. In terms of venue, our hometown Thunder Bay has a lot of great places to play and each offers their own unique experience. The summer is always a great time to get outdoors and play and we’re looking forward to some opportunities for fun in the sun.
8. Any plans to play live here in the US?
Not anytime soon, a lot of strings attached when it comes to international touring and incurring a potential financial deficit. It can be hard enough to afford gas to get around town these days, haha!
9. What's next for you to close out 2026?
Looking forward to those summer opportunities around our hometown, continuing to promote and share the self-titled album with as many people as possible, and getting back in the studio. We have plans to look at a compilation album and have been quietly working on a tribute cover project that we are excited about. As usually, our audience won’t have to wait long for the next release!
