Combining elements of U.K. post-punk and indie-rock, Free the Cynics brings a searing sound laced with punchy attitude, groovy swagger, lyrical rawness, and infectious melodies.
Name:
Free the Cynics
Genre:
Indie/Post-Punk/Rock
Founded:
2015
# of Albums:
2 albums, 2 EPs
Latest Album:
Bloodlines
Latest Single:
In Gold
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
The Libertines, Frightened Rabbit, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys,
Favourite musician now:
IDLES, Fontaines D.C., Big Special, Turnstile
Guilty pleasure song:
Flowers – Miley Cyrus
Live show ritual:
Looking for a different member who’s late for soundcheck every gig
Favourite local musician:
So many to choose from! In no order, Idle Garden, Betaboys, Sub//Cell, Kue Varo, Flowshine, All Hands on Jane, Crooked Spies, In Search of Sasquatch
EP or LP?
EP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Road
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Small Bar, Bridgeland
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Stephen Ave, so many watering holes to choose from, and always lively!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Tom Campbell’s Hill in Renfrew – when night falls, the view overlooking Foothills and the city is calming and the perfect place to walk with some tunes blaring in your earholes.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Dickens or Palomino. Great sound, great staff, great spaces!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Luke’s or Heritage Music
