OVER THE EDGE NEWSPAPER. OCTOBER 27, 2006 THE PG MUSIC SCENE 17 -Karadelle a © /& ANDREW KURJATA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF At just over a year old Karadelle are a relatively new band, but their roots in the local scene are deep. Their collective resume reads like a history of PG punk and hardcore over the last five year: Coldfell, Lifetime and a Day, the Pains- takes, Fatal if Swallowed, Tears of Judas, and Media are just some of the bands that Karadelle members have cut their teeth in, The hard work has paid off, and they now combine their talents to make a sound that is all their own. Says guitarist Matt Roach, “we really try to do our own thing instead of being type- cast into a genre. It seems that everyone wants a label these days... I guess we " want the complete opposite.’ This past summer Karadelle hit the road for a cross-Canada tour, a valuable experience with some memorable mo- ments. “[I was] drinking continuously for the first time in my life,” says bassist Tyler Haiste. Says Roach, “My favour- ite memory would have to be smoking honey oil in ‘the Studio’ in Edmonton. Darnell was tripping balls so bad he couldn't pack up his gear and we had to do it for him.’ That's not to say there aren't some hardships: Aside from being attacked by “rednecks” in Drumheller, there are also the costs. “We were like $5000 in the hole when we got back from tour,’ says Roach. This wasn't helped by the fact that half their tour had to get cancelled when some dates didn't pan out. Plus, being in close quarters with the same people for so long has its downside. “Drama, says Haiste. “If there is any, it's very awkward and not welcome.” But overall, they like the lifestyle. Both Roach and Haiste agree that the best part of being in a band is hanging out with friends all the time, meeting new people, life on the road and, of course, - performing, Unfortunately for both the band and their fans, Karadelle are now taking a year-long hiatus for outside obligations. But they will be back in spring when they begin recording an album co-produced Bring the Noise +) -by Jordan Chase (Stutterfly). Keep your eyes out, though-- rumour has it that a December show may be Karadelle’s Christmas gift to their fans. Vital Stats Members, instruments, day job: Kyle Gladue, guitar, Walmart em- ployee Morely Graff, vocals, Spruce Capital Homes Tyler Haiste, bass, delivery driver for Westons Bakeries Matt Roach, guitar, carpentar Darnell Toth, drums, student Genre: Tyler: “Kittencore.” Discography: Don't Call It a Come- back 5 Song ep Matt:“We recorded ourselves and had it mixed/masterd by Brian Esley in On- tario, This guy is an amazing producer who works with a lot of bigger music- als out there, and plays in the Toronto Orchestra.” : Influences: Matt: “Poison the Well, AFI, 36 ‘Crazyfists, Deftones, Bury Your Dead, Mastodon, Carcass, Blink182, The Getup Kids, Saves the Day, Minor Threat, and many others that belong to ‘a list too lengthy to type out’ Tyler: “Ihe Get up Kids, Rainer Maria, Armor For Sleep, Sunday's Best, Jimmy Eat World, Further Seems Forever(Chris Carrabba era), (early)Dashboard Confessional, Armor for Sleep, Unsung Zeros, Hi-Standard, Blink-182, Screeching Weasel” If you could open for any artist in the world, living or dead, who would it be: Matt: “Well, if it was my choice, it'd have to be. Mastodon.” Tyler: “Blink-182.’ Best place to perform: ‘The Studio in Edmonton The band that plays together stays to- gether: Halo, Street Fighter vs. SNK and Mario are what kept these guys going on the road. few Songwriting process: Matt: “I usually comes up with a basic pattern to a song and me and Kyle build offit. Morley writes his own lyrics based on his personal experiences, or how he's feeling. It's not normally the kind of ‘my heart is broken’ sort of thing, we prefer to have content, and form to our songs. Matt and Kyle get together and just jam for a few hours every day. But for the new record we're gonna do it as a group, to try and make it the best possible stuff we can make.” Website: www.myspace.com/karadelle Merchandise: contact the band Fun facts: Darnell is only 18, and is crazy as a loon! And Tyler makes the funniest faces on earth. Matt is really funny when he is mad(at something not serious). Also, the band can not survive on tour without Serrichi hot sauce. Which local artists do you think should have more publicity? Matt:“Pox Eclipse, they're a great rock band who I don’t think get enough credit around the scene.’ “Tyler: “The Lines We Drew and every single musician and band involved and active in the music scene.’ What song do you wish you wrote?: Matt: “Silly question.” whe Tyler: “Turning Japanese’ by the Va- pours, but mostly for the royalties.” What do you listen to on the road?: Tyler: “Pretty much whatever's in the CD player.’ What do you think is the best CD/tape/ song/etc made by a local band other than you (ever): Tyler: “So far, the one and only full length by Talk Texas.” Matt:“Uhm, this band called Subver- sion put out an album I really liked, they were thrashy christian hardcore. Also this other local band called Fueld By Ig- norance, I was really into them when I wasakid. Alternately from Vanderhoof, the band Through and Through changed my life and the way I play music, and the band Talk Texas; also from vanderhoof featuring former members of through and through, blam!, and Huxley, made an album that is full of memories for me and my friends.’ The Arbitrarys Genre/style: Acoustic/Alternative/Pop : Members and instruments: Naomi Kavka, guitar, vocals, cello Josh Sandu, guitat, vocals Day jobs: Josh works weekends in a mill and Naomi teaches guitar. Year formed: 2006 How you got started: Started up after the breakup of Vanity Orchard Best part of being in a band: Making music of course. Worst part of being in a band: Trying to describe ourselves. Biggest problem (for the band): Most likely writing lyrics. Favourite band memory: Josh's dad interrupting jams with his ranting will always be memorable. - If you tour, what do you listen to on the road?: I would imagine music. If you could open for any artist in the world, living or dead, who would it be: Naomi fantasizes about opening for John Frusciante and Josh is too indecisive to answer. Best place to perform: I guess the artspace is neat. What are you listening to, reading, or watching right now (books, movies, videogames, sports, hobbies, etc): Josh is reading 97 tips for canadian real estate investors and listening to The Elected, Naomi is reading Catch 22 and Frank Zappas biography. She's also listening to At The Drive-In and Sufjan Stevens, Everyone should, watch Heroes. What's happening right now: Sitting drinking tea Future plans: Make music and record a demo. Where can we see you next: This might be late but the Kizmet on October 19th, the artspace on October 28th w/Anime, Big Old Eyes and Raghu. Where can we buy your merchandise-- and what is your coolest merchandise?: We don't have any merch as of now. Who writes the songs, and what do they mean: We both write songs, I guess you'll have to listen to find out what they mean. _ Songwriting process: Sometimes we write songs by ourselves and sometimes we write them together, What song do you wish you wrote: Naomi says Roulette Dares by The Mars Volta and Chicago by Sufjan Stevens, and at the moment Josh wishes he wrote Oh Man- dy by The Spinto Band Key songs by you: You can decide. Fun facts: Josh isn't really Jewish Which local artists do you think should have more publicity?: Anime and The Lines We Drew What do you think is the best CD/tape/song/etc made by a local band other than you (ever): Naomi is hyping the Big Old Eyes album but Josh hasn't heard it. Valor Road This young yet extremely talented band is probably most likely to be the “next big thing” thanks to their radio-friendly blend of thrashing guitars and vocals that are at turns punk-rock angry and emoesque melodic. Their song “And So It's Love” is a highlight of the CFUR compilation of local music, and with new single “She Will” getting play on mainstream radio, you can expect to be hearing more from these ANDREW KURJATA guys soon. You can see them next at October Bash on October 27 at the Rolladome, and DP Todd Secondary on October 31st.Check out valorroad.com and, of course, myspace.com/valotroad.