#lescogriffe

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This tour is coming up quick.   Get some tickets before the shows are all sold out! Fri 7/26 West Grey, ON  - @crystallakesound Festival at Frontier Ghost Town with @thedeadmeadow , @lumerians & @orvillepeck & @spindriftwest & @walrustheband & @gloinxo https://crystallake.tickit.ca/events/6207-crystal-lake-2019 Sat 7/27 Montreal, QC - @bar_lesco with @gloinxo & @deaddogmtl https://www.evenko.ca/en/events/25663/a-place-to-bury-strangers/l-escogriffe/07-27-2019 Mon 7/29 Detroit, MI - @elclubdetrroit with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-detroit-mi/ Tue 7/30 Toronto, ON - @thedanforthmusichall with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-toronto-on/ Thurs 8/1 - Chicago, IL  - @lh_schubas with @idlesband SOLD OUT Sat 8/3 - Minneapolis, MN - @firstavenue with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-minneapolis-mn/ Sun 8/4 - Milwaukee, WI - @cactusclubmke with #briefcancles https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8294224/a-place-to-bury-strangers-milwaukee-cactus-club Mon 8/5 - Columbus, OH - @aceofcupsbar with @danabandohio https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-place-to-bury-strangers-at-ace-of-cups-tickets-61539782145 #idles #idlesband #crystallakesound #crystallake #festival #frontierghosttown #westgrey #aplacetoburystrangers #aptbs #lescogriffe #montreal #detroit #elclub #elclubdetreoit #danforthmusichall #toronto #firstavenue #minneapolis #milwaukee #cactusclub #columbus #ohio #aceofcups (at West Grey, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyRMR5J6oD/?igshid=zb53ekcb9em0

[lewphillipsmusic]

Ready to hang out at L’esco tonight with my best friend @lauri_rii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #lewphillips #shakemusic #hangout #hangingout #nighttime #montrealer #montreality #montreallife #classy #classyman #suitandtie #suitstyle #classicvibe #lescogriffebarspectacle #lescogriffe (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B67A_3uAQBd/?igshid=1ghzlvc1f1ss5

[thali514]

#electricsix #electricsix1 #montrealconcert #lescogriffe #lescogriffebar #thali #thalimontreal #wraps #electricsixgaybar #montreal #montreal375 #indianfood #therealthali #biryani (at Thali Cuisine Indienne)

[thepermanentrainpress]

THE PERMANENT RAIN PRESS INTERVIEW WITH KID LUCIFER

The members of Kid Lucifer have been keeping busy since their move out east. Comprised of Henry Girard (vocals, guitar), Linus Heyes (lead guitar), Sam Schuette (bass) and Quinn Letendre (drums), the “garageadelic psych rock n' roll” band released their debut album Nothin’ But Bangers this past summer, and are no strangers to the Montreal live music scene. Their new singles “Serrated Knife / She Loves Me” just dropped earlier this month. All about positive vibes, good energy, and some pretty groovy music – Kid Lucifer is paving a name for themselves, albeit provinces away from their hometown of Vancouver. 

You’re originally from Vancouver, but made the move out east and are now based in Montreal. Tell us about the reason behind this transition, and how it’s been for you out in QC.

Montreal has been amazing for us. It’s a beautiful city, and we’ve met so many amazing people who have helped us out and encouraged us along the way I couldn’t begin to name them all. The city offers so much talent and houses so many fantastic bands, it really forces us to work as hard as we can and to push the limits of our song writing and performance just to keep up. I think that aspect has made us better musically, and tighter as a group of band mates and friends. There’s always so much happening, so many exciting opportunities as an artist and inspiration is everywhere. Plus, everyone we know who visits us from Vancouver ends up wanting move here (and some have), so that probably tells you everything you need to know!

You have 2 new singles out, “She Loves Me” and “Serrated Knife.” They’re quite different in sound but the contrast behind garage rock/psychedelia is a good one. What inspired you lyrically, and in the tracks’ sound?

Our influences as a band range quite broadly, in particular we draw a lot of inspiration from the garage rock and psychedelic music of the 60s. We define ourselves as a “Garagedelic Psych Rock” band, finding equal influence and interest in both genres in the way we write our songs and approach live shows. We really want our sound and performances to be dynamic and interesting, keeping fans engaged and on their toes. These songs are a love letter to the music we love the most, and going into the next stage of the band with a new record and tour this Spring, we wanted to really showcase the spectrum of our sound, what we’re capable of, and what people can expect from us going forward.

She Loves Me / Serrated Knife by Kid Lucifer

You’re recording your sophomore record. What are the major differences listeners will hear between the forthcoming album, and your 2018 debut Nothin’ but Bangers? Did you approach the recording process differently?

This record is going to be entirely self-recorded, and we have a much more defined vision of what we want for these songs. We really took the time to develop the structure and dynamics of each song, drawing from past ideas and re-working them into not just a collection of tracks, but a coherent album where each song serves a specific purpose and works towards our unique style and vision. We are making sure to showcase every aspect of our sound with this record, with the tracks ranging in genre from up-tempo garage rock to psychedelia to surf rock and beyond. Our lead guitarist Linus and bassist Sam are also contributing songs they have written to the record, making this our most diverse release yet.

All of you are clearly passionate about music, and pursuing it full-time now. What are a couple of favourite memories/experiences that you’ve had together as a band? Have you ever had to work through difficult moments?

There have been so many highlights from this crazy journey so far. Writing and releasing our first record, then selling out our album launch show all less than a year after we moved was a pretty incredible and surreal experience. Getting to tour through Ontario was amazing, and opening for bands we love like Amyl and the Sniffers and Sugar Candy Mountain was unreal.

There are always hard moments, especially living together for over a year, but the key for us is great communication, and we’re always able to function and continue to work together and have an amazing time. I wouldn’t trade my band mates for the world. Despite all of this though, we’re really most excited for the future; we can’t wait for everyone to hear the songs we’ve been working on, and embarking on a five-week long US and Canadian tour this May is the most ambitious and exciting thing we’ve ever set out to do.

You have some wicked graphics for your single art, merch, and “Serrated Knife” video, etc. How are these visuals created? Do you collaborate with friends?

Henry Girard, our lead vocalist and primary songwriter handles all of our artwork for the records and merch. He has a very unique vision and sort of chaotic psychedelic aesthetic and is just an endlessly hard-working, creative guy. I think if he wasn’t expressing himself creatively in some form he might go crazy!

The “Serrated Knife” video is a collection of some footage I collected around BC right before we moved away. It’s a love letter to our roots on the west coast, and we love the idea of having our visuals capture the essence and vibe of the song without distracting from the most important part-the music itself. We took a similar approach with “Fourth of July” from our previous record, and we’re very happy with the result.

What’s your favourite venue to play at?

In Montreal we have had the opportunity to play at so many awesome venues. L’Escogriffe and Casa del Popolo are definitely big recommends. We were also fortunate enough to play the last show at the now closed Stylus Records when we came through Vancouver this December, and we’re really looking forward to playing at the newly opened Static Jupiter when we pass through this May.

Who are a couple of fellow Canadian acts that people should be keeping their ears open to?

We’re all big fans of the Vancouver-based punk band Sore Points; their new record is absolutely fantastic. We also got to play with Schwey when they came through Montreal, another great Vancouver group who is killing it right now. As far as the east coast goes, we really love The Fuzzy Undertones, Efy Hecks, who we just got a chance to play with, and Fade Awaays, definitely our favourite Toronto band who just released a killer EP we can’t stop listening to.

When you’re back out in Vancouver, what are some favourite places to eat/hang out at?

As I mentioned, Static Jupiter is an awesome new venue we got to check out this past December, and we’re very excited to play there while we’re on tour. Other than that, we always like to stop by and practice at Pandora’s Box Rehearsal studios, check out Red Cat and Zulu Records, hit up the Biltmore Cabaret or Red Gate Arts Society for a show, and you can’t go wrong with a late-night Duffin’s Donuts run on the way home after a late night out!

Written by: Chloe Hoy Photo credit to: Hannah Judge

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Tickets are almost gone for our upcoming shows with Idles in July/August.   We’ve also added our own shows in Montreal, Milwaukee and Columbus. Full dates and ticket links below: Fri 7/26 West Grey, ON  - @crystallakesound Festival at Frontier Ghost Town with @thedeadmeadow , @lumerians & @orvillepeck & @spindriftwest https://crystallake.tickit.ca/events/6207-crystal-lake-2019 Sat 7/27 Montreal, QC - @bar_lesco https://www.evenko.ca/en/events/25663/a-place-to-bury-strangers/l-escogriffe/07-27-2019 Mon 7/29 Detroit, MI - @elclubdetrroit with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-detroit-mi/ Tue 7/30 Toronto, ON - @thedanforthmusichall with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-toronto-on/ Thur 8/3 - Minneapolis, MN - @firstavenue with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-minneapolis-mn/ Fri 8/4 - Milwaukee, WI - @cactusclubmke https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8294224/a-place-to-bury-strangers-milwaukee-cactus-club Sat 8/5 - Columbus, OH - @aceofcupsbar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-place-to-bury-strangers-at-ace-of-cups-tickets-61539782145 #idles #idlesband #crystallakesound #crystallake #festival #frontierghosttown #westgrey #aplacetoburystrangers #aptbs #lescogriffe #montreal #detroit #elclub #elclubdetreoit #danforthmusichall #toronto #firstavenue #minneapolis #milwaukee #cactusclub #columbus #ohio #aceofcups (at The Danforth Music Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxuvJFopifC/?igshid=yb1eiq0mi3m4

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Tickets are almost gone for our upcoming shows with Idles in July/August.   We’ve also added our own shows in Montreal, Milwaukee and Columbus. Full dates and ticket links below: Fri 7/26 West Grey, ON  - @crystallakesound Festival at Frontier Ghost Town with @thedeadmeadow , @lumerians & @orvillepeck & @spindriftwest https://crystallake.tickit.ca/events/6207-crystal-lake-2019 Sat 7/27 Montreal, QC - @bar_lesco https://www.evenko.ca/en/events/25663/a-place-to-bury-strangers/l-escogriffe/07-27-2019 Mon 7/29 Detroit, MI - @elclubdetrroit with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-detroit-mi/ Tue 7/30 Toronto, ON - @thedanforthmusichall with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-toronto-on/ Thur 8/3 - Minneapolis, MN - @firstavenue with @idlesband https://www.idlesband.com/ticket/idles-minneapolis-mn/ Fri 8/4 - Milwaukee, WI - @cactusclubmke https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8294224/a-place-to-bury-strangers-milwaukee-cactus-club Sat 8/5 - Columbus, OH - @aceofcupsbar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-place-to-bury-strangers-at-ace-of-cups-tickets-61539782145 #idles #idlesband #crystallakesound #crystallake #festival #frontierghosttown #westgrey #aplacetoburystrangers #aptbs #lescogriffe #montreal #detroit #elclub #elclubdetreoit #danforthmusichall #toronto #firstavenue #minneapolis #milwaukee #cactusclub #columbus #ohio #aceofcups (at West Grey, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxubdqxJWnu/?igshid=b82ghq3k3o4o

[lewphillipsmusic]

Next Friday night is going to be all about Shake Music. I dare you to have the courage to cone and get the Shakin’ feeling! - - - - - - - - - - - - - #nextfridaynight #nextfriday #friday #fridaynight #lewphillips #shakemusic #shakingfeeling #shake #shakeyourbooty #shaking #rocknroll #livemusic #concert #gig #lescogriffe #montrealnightlife #montrealcity #canada🍁 #nighttime #nightlife #ruesaintdenis (at l'Escogriffe Bar Spectacle) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoYiTzALC1/?igshid=fcprcfxc84xe

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Thank you @crystallakesound we had a blast! We’re on our way to Montreal to play @bar_lesco with @gloinxo & @deaddog__ Tickets:: https://www.fr.greenland.ca/event/view/a-place-to-bury-strangers-bar-spectacle-lescogriffe-montreal-2019-07-27-tickets-3778?fbclid=IwAR2BPC6owT424oEZ3FKgFZO4kkvADWg3gK43XFuk8cf8V5V5YF8JGfoghUI #aplacetoburystrangers #aptbs #gloin #deaddog #montreal #barlesco #ebruyildiz Photo by @ebruyildiz (at West Grey, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bTkmrJRcs/?igshid=3h42k0q20mcr