Swiss post-hardcore/metal band Coilguns have released their new single, Nightshifter, from their upcoming EP, Lost Love. We asked the band's guitarist Jona the BIG questions . . .
Coilguns are currently in the middle of an 80-date European/UK tour and they will also play Mexico for the first time.
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Nightshifter is about downside of life as a touring musician: "returning home alone and tired after weeks on the road, losing sight of the meaning of it all," Coilguns say.
Speaking about Nightshifter, singer Louis Jucker says, "Anyone who has been on tour has experienced this at least once :the tour is over, it's late at night, you're standing in front of your apartment door trying to find your keys in a bag full of stench.
"No one's home and your fridge is empty, except maybe for that poor limp carrot you forgot there when you left. Better wine a bit, embrace the despair, sleep a bit, do your laundry and start writing new songs."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I love cats, cooking and swimming in lakes.
How would you describe your music?
A blend of punk, noise and hardcore with a nice touch of angry rock.
Who are your musical inspirations?
It changes for every record and every year depending on what I listen to. But for what the roots of my position in this band are: Ben Weinmann (The Dillinger Escape Plan), Omar Rodriguez (Mars Volta), and Terra Tenebrosa.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
A small festival in the mountain in the north west of Switzerland with mostly Swiss and French bands. First ever heavy international show was Soulfly in 2000.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Might have been and Neon Ball Room by Silverchair.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Everybody Supports Women by Sofia Isella.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I want flatlands, I don't want precious stones, I never cared about, Anything you've ever owned, I want flatlands, I want simplicity, I need your arms, Wrapped hard around me" - Flatlands by Chelsea Wolfe and Mark Lanegan.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
All Apologies by Nirvana, the Unplugged in New York version.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Here.
Alan Corr
