Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have released the live performance video for the epic, 19-minute title track from their upcoming album, Apocalypse. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Speaking about the new track, Kevin Comeau of the band says, "When we wrote and recorded Apocalypse, we knew our studio ambitions finally pushed us away from being able to pull everything off live as a duo.
"I produced a record last year for an incredible band from Hamilton, Ontario called The Dreamland Band. Daniel Walton is an incredible guitarist, bassist and vocalist. Adam Inrig is a ridiculously talented drummer and keyboardist.
"They are both jazz school grads and can play our material better than we can. When the conversation came up for additional members for the stage, I knew Dan and Adam were more than up to the task."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Cody: I like poetry, videogames and odd time signatures.
How would you describe your music?
Kevin: Like riding a dragon in space.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Cody: Rush, Yes, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Kevin: Smashing Pumpkins at Massey Hall, Toronto.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Cody: Rush's self-titled album.
What's your favourite song right now?
Kevin: Above the Continuum by Hällas.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Cody: "The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, Shorter of breath and one day closer to death" - Time by Pink Floyd.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Kevin: Close to the Edge by Yes.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our new album, Apocalypse, is out on 15 May on InsideOutMusic. Follow us on our website, Facebook Instagram, and TikTok.
Alan Corr
