Interview with This Side Of Town

Hey Guys this week I was joined by Melanie Dawn Ast the lead vocalist for Vancouver based This Side Of Town. The band consists of 5 members, Melanie (Lead Vocals), Ryan Fournier (Lead Guitar), Jennifer Lai (guitar), Connor Krawelitzki (Bass, Backup Vocals), and Chris Kavanagh (Drums). Recently they released their first ep titled #TheStreets and as highly anticipated as this album was, it delivered with nothing less than what would be expected from TSOT. One word simply summarizes this album, and that word is AWESOME. I will post a link at the end to where you can purchase their EP on ITunes. So here we go.

ITS -So you guys just released your brand new ep #TheStreets at your ep show that you headlined, explain that experience. 

 

Mel -"It was a really interesting experience for us. We’ve technically been working towards releasing the EP for over a year now but due to complications were set back more than once. Overall though, I think the whole experience helped us grow as a band both musically and as friends. There were some rough moments (especially towards the end) where we were all pretty touchy but we made it though and are probably a lot closer as a group because of it."

 

ITS -Why the name #TheStreets?

 

Mel -"It started out as sort of an inside joke among us that caught on with friends and fans throughout twitter and facebook. So when we were looking for a name for the EP it’s the only thing we felt fit." 

 

ITS -So recently you had a new member join the band (Ryan), what does he bring to the band that you wanted to have?

 

Mel -"A pretty face? lol no, I’m kidding. I think what was most important to us was the level of commitment that he was able to offer in terms of touring and longevity with us as a band."

 

ITS -What songs are your favourite off the EP individually and as a band?

 

Mel -"As a band I’d say we like Be My Escape the most. It’s uplifting and catchy with musical variation as a whole. Individually we like: 

Mel – My Life

Jen – Back Again

Ryan – My Life

Connor – Back Again

Chris – Be My Escape"

 

ITS -2014 is no doubt going to be a big year for the Vancouver music scene, what plans does TSOT have for the next year?

 

Mel -"We’re planning on playing many many more local shows this year and heading out of town for a tour or two! In the next little bit here though we have The Cellar Launch Project coming up in February which looks like it will be an awesome experience for us and in March we’ll be out of town for a show or two as well."

 

ITS -Final question. What is your dream concert lineup that you would love to be in. (Headlining or opening)

 

Mel -"There are way too many bands we love!!! It would have to be a massive music festival for sure but Paramore and Tonight Alive would have to be a part of it."


Well thank you so much again for taking the time out of your busy schedule and talking with us. If you want to join TSOT on what is sure to be their remarkable journey to stardom here is their Social Networking information.


This Side Of Town
Twitter - @TSOTBand
Youtube - TSOTBand
Facebook - This Side Of Town

Melanie Ast - Vocalshttp://twitter.com/ThisSideofMel Jennifer Lai - Guitarhttp://twitter.com/ThisSideofJen http://www.youtube.com/Xxjen831xX Chris Kavanagh - Drumshttp://twitter.com/ThisSideofChris Ryan Fournier - Guitarhttp://twitter.com/ThisSideofRyan Connor Krawelitzki - Bass/Backup Vocalshttp://twitter.com/ThisSideofConor http://www.youtube.com/connorkrawelitzki Also here is the link to purchase #TheStreets off ITunes -  http://bit.ly/1ePvGxF And for a look of what is to come music video wise here is a cover they did for Breakdown by Tonight Alive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO0KScnNzbQ