Calgary\u2019s Viet Cong embrace complexity and instrumentation experimentation in their post-punk (photo by David Waldman).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
With tour dates lined up all over North America, Wallace explains the expectations that come with success.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, it\u2019s been really exciting; most of the shows have been filled out,\u201d he says. \u201cIt sort of sets a fire under our asses to keep on doing better.\u201d<\/p>\n
The band have also done tours all through Europe in the past and have their sights set on other places in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe played in a little commune in Copenhagen, it was amazing,\u201d says Wallace. \u201cSometimes we\u2019re in a different country every day on tour in Europe. I\u2019d love to tour in Asia, though.\u201d<\/p>\n
Viet Cong are known for the complexity of their music. Elaborate time signatures and frantically changing beats fill their albums.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve studied music in India. I spent a couple years just counting and clapping and trying to get my head around Indian time signatures,\u201d says Wallace.<\/p>\n
Most of the band members are professionally trained and it comes through in their music, including a wide range of musical influences.<\/p>\n
\u201cMarquee Moon<\/i> by Television is one of our biggest influences,\u201d reveals Wallace. \u201cBands like Bauhaus and The Cure have a huge effect on us, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
But influences can only go so far with a band\u2019s sound. At some point, a band will be making something that\u2019s completely original to themselves, and Viet Cong is no exception.<\/p>\n
The band has been working on some new material in their spare time from touring and they hope to cut a record pretty soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have July off from touring and we have two weeks booked for some studio time,\u201d says Wallace. \u201cWe plan on exploring the capabilities of our sound even more.\u201d<\/p>\n
Instrument equipment experimentation is a core principle in Viet Cong\u2019s sound, explains Wallace. \u201cWe\u2019ve been told to turn down the treble and volume at our live shows before.\u201d<\/p>\n
Viet Cong
\n7 pm March 29
\n$12, Upstairs Cabaret
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