We sit down with Arms Length right after their set at When We Were Young Fest to discuss their distinctly Canadian brand of sadness and the isolation that fuels their sound. The band shares the therapeutic process of writing their latest record, which they promises would be devastating.
Join us for a chat with Canadian emo-revival band Arms Length immediately following their set at the When We Were Young festival. We dive into what makes the band so inherently "emo," which they attribute to their "northern sadness" and the isolation of their Canadian upbringing. Despite living comfortable lives, their music channels the feelings of mental illness and translates it into a sound reminiscent of early 2000s bands. The band discusses the process of writing their latest, highly anticipated album, described by the hosts as "the most devastating album I've ever listened to". They reveal that the writing process was surprisingly therapeutic and fun , taking a few years to process life events and allowing the lyrics to be fully realized. We also get a look at their nerves and excitement for playing a major nostalgia festival like WWWY and their upcoming tour with Hot Mulligan and Drug Church, which they are taking extremely seriously.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction and catching up with Arms Length at When We Were Young Fest
[00:23] The most emo song they are listening to right now (Ethel Cain, The Used, Mount Eerie)
[01:46] What makes Arms Length so emo: "Northern Sadness" and isolation
[02:56] The therapeutic process of writing their "devastating" album
[04:32] Preparing for the massive tour with Hot Mulligan and Drug Church
[06:40] Performing for the first time at When We Were Young and the nervousness
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