September, 2022
Remain: The Resilient Road to
New Music with Bywater Call
Bywater Call reflects on their return to live performances post-pandemic, discussing early Ontario shows and European tour challenges. They highlight musical influences from soul legends and New Orleans culture, and explore the creation of their sophomore album Remain, shaped by COVID-19 disruptions. The band expresses excitement for promoting Remain and working on new material in 2023, showcasing their resilience and artistic commitment.
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Chapter 1: Introduction and Tour Updates
the band shares their experience returning to live performances post-pandemic. They discuss their early shows in Ontario, which were affected by restrictions, and the challenges faced during their European tours. The band notes that while the live music scene is currently at 85-90% of pre-pandemic levels, their music was always meant to be experienced live. They also discuss their transition from playing in the wedding band Parkside Drive to creating original music around 2016-2017.
Chapter 2: Band Origins and Musical Influences
Bywater Call discusses how the band members, all Humber College graduates, used their wedding band work for financial stability while honing their musical skills. They share how Toronto’s love for soul music influenced their sound, drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Bill Withers, as well as contemporary acts like Amy Winehouse and the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The band reveals that their name, "Bywater," comes from the New Orleans neighborhood where they stayed, and they explain how the city’s culture, prioritizing art and music over corporate interests, deeply inspired their approach to music.
Chapter 3: Album Creation Process
The band shares how the creation of their sophomore album Remain began in early 2020 but was disrupted by the pandemic. They discuss how songs like "Remain" and "See We Swim" were written before the pandemic, and how collaboration between Dave and Meg took place remotely during the lockdown. Recording began in the fall of 2021, and the album explores themes like breaking away and pandemic-inspired love songs. Despite addressing serious subjects, the band highlights the spiritual and uplifting qualities of their music.
Chapter 4: Creative Direction and Future Plans
Bywater Call discusses how they capture new song ideas while touring, although the schedule limits their dedicated writing time. They share how the song "Let Me Be Wrong" underwent a significant transformation during its development. The band explains how they carefully sequenced the album, balancing artistic flow with practical considerations like vinyl limitations. Looking ahead, they share excitement about working on new material for their next album in 2023, while also continuing to promote Remain. The host expresses admiration for the band’s music, and Bywater Call shares their enthusiasm for future projects.
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