In this lively interview, Sydney discusses their reunion, the Canadian music scene, and the nostalgic days of MySpace and early social media. They share stories about border crossings, the evolution of their music careers, and the vibrant punk and post-hardcore scenes that shaped their journey. Join us as we explore the wild stories of touring, the evolution of band dynamics, and the resilience of musicians returning after years apart. From cricket pranks to Canadian whiskey, this conversation is packed with nostalgia, humor, and insights into the life of a band making a comeback.
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What's in the episode:
-Ontario punk scene
-MySpace and social media influence
-Band reunion stories
-Touring stories and pranks
-Sydney reunion and comeback
-DIY music production and collaboration
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Guest Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Bhgmlj6E21xtIaK8thNUt?si=h4rrmTaVRYCNipCQlQqB-Q
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyband
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About Bardown Breakdown:
Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are not an Isles podcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!
