Concrete Vehicles (formerly Computer) is a band from Vancouver that originated as a recording project between lifelong friends Hudson Schelesny and Ben Lock. As their recordings developed, the songs became too chaotic and nuanced to play live with a normal band, which got them excited about expanding into a larger group. Fast forward a year, and Concrete Vehicles is a fully formed seven-piece working on transforming their songs to embrace a wider range of instrumentation including saxophone, synths, and percussion. They have played over 50 shows, including an Eastern Canadian tour, a UK and Europe tour, with appearances at Sled Island, Khatsalano Festival, M For Montreal, and Left of the Dial.
Name:
Concrete Vehicles
Genre:
Experimental Rock
Founded:
Vancouver
# of Albums:
1
Latest Album:
Station On The Hill
Latest Single:
“Concrete Vehicles”
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Johnny Greenwood, Stevie Wonder
Favourite musician now:
Zach Hill, Prince, Steve Reich
Guilty pleasure song:
Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
Live show ritual:
Breaking a string
Favourite local musician:
Still Depths, Worrywart, Piss, Stitch, Infidelity
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Early Bird
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
We are releasing some new music this year, and we are opening for Alexisonfire for two nights at the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto. Also touring Europe in the fall.
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Le pho, Kin Kao, Mahzar, Tom Sushi
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
I worked at a guitar store on Commercial Drive for about 5 years and have some amazing memories there!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Johnathon Rogers Park is pretty rad. Inter River in North Van was where we shot the “Dissolution Use” video and is a place I like to go and swim 🙂
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
GREEN AUTO
What is your favourite music store in your city?
RIP Rufus guitar shop. Low-key, it’s just all Facebook Marketplace these days for me!
