Five Minutes With: Post-Punk Band Bleako’s Nuclear Disco

Bleako’s Nuclear Disco is a Vancouver-based band blending post-punk, post-rock, and alternative rock into a dynamic, genre-defying sound. Founded in 2019, the band has been making waves with its atmospheric and experimental approach to rock music. While they have yet to release a full album, their self-titled single showcases their moody, intricate style.

Bleako's Nuclear Disco

Name:

Bleako’s Nuclear Disco

Genre:

Post-Punk, Post-Rock, Alternative Rock

Founded:

2019

Latest Single:

Self-Titled

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

Buena Vista Social Club (my parents were on a mission to show me music from around the world).

Favourite musician now:

Radiohead

Guilty pleasure song:

Ride by Sir Mixalot (is this even a guilty pleasure…)

Live show ritual:

Drinking a family-friendly beverage before the show.

Favourite local musician:

Dusknote

EP or LP?

LP. All the way.

Early bird or night owl?

Night owl

Road or studio?

Studio

Any shows or albums coming up?

We have a big show coming up at the Wise Hall in East Van with Brass Camel on April 19th where we’ll be playing lots of new material!

Where can we follow you?

Instagram | Facebook

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Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Chickpea on Main

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

NW Marine Drive, where it passes Locarno Beach. It has a beautiful view and is usually pretty quiet.

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Not technically Vancouver but probably Whytecliff Park

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

Redgate Arts Society: it has the most diversity in acts, wonderful staff, and does so much for the local music scene.

What is your favourite music store in your city?

Long & McQuade, they always let us play their guitars without buying them.

 

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