Actors (stylized as ACTORS) is a Canadian post-punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, formed in 2012. The band consists of founder Jason Corbett (vocals and guitar), Shannon Hemmett (keyboards and backing vocals), Kendall Wooding (bass and backing vocals), and Adam Fink (drums).
ACTORS’ 2018 album, It Will Come to You (Artoffact Records), put the band’s moody, anthemic style on the map, earning these words from Post-Punk.com: “Vancouver’s brilliant post-punk and new-wave quartet ACTORS continue their flair for sonic cinematics… The atmosphere quivers with singer Jason Corbett’s crooning voice, augmented by shivering guitars and stark synths”.
Three years later, the follow-up, Acts of Worship saw features on several “Best of 2021” album lists, major support from CBC Radio (4 singles added) and coverage in Spill Magazine, Exclaim! Magazine, BrooklynVegan, Post-Punk.com, Northern Transmissions, and The Vancouver Sun, to name a few. Acts of Worship showcases driving beats, massive hooks, and dramatic atmospheres – equally melancholy and electrifying, it plays like the soundtrack to a Michael Mann film.
Name:
ACTORS – Jason Corbett
Genre:
Modern post-punk
Founded:
2012
# of Albums:
2.5
Latest Album:
Acts of Worship
Latest Single:
In Real Life
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
David Bowie
Favourite musician now:
David Bowie
Guilty pleasure song:
I don’t believe in guilty pleasure songs. If it makes you feel, it’s good.
Live show ritual:
Sugar-free red bull
Favourite local musician:
Louise Burns / The Pack AD / Devours / Revolution Above Disorder
EP or LP?
LP baby. Tell me the whole story.
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl like Twin Peaks.
Road or studio?
50/50
Any shows or albums coming up?
Rickshaw 15th Anniversary Show
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Nook
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Main St. It’s where I live and has everything I need.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Queen Elizabeth Park. The conservatory dome and the view.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Rickshaw Theatre tied with Fox Cabaret
What is your favourite music store in your city?
I love them all. I have gear acquisition syndrome.
