If you accused SLIP~ons of sounding like a punk rock version of Kings of Leon, they probably wouldn’t deny it! That said, this Vancouver four-piece undoubtedly has more in common with 90’s alt-rock a la Sugar/Bob Mould, or even Hüsker Dü. Frontman, Brock Pytel, is certainly no stranger to that Minneapolis sound, having opened for Hüsker (as a member of Montreal’s Doughboys) back when Appetite For Destruction was still on the charts. Pytel’s current bandmates include Brian Minato (Sarah Maclachlan) on bass, Shane Wilson on drums, and Rob “Shockk” Matharu (Spitfires, Mongoose) on guitar.
Name:
Brock Pytel of SLIP~ons
Genre:
Power pop, alt-rock
Founded:
2012
# of Albums:
12” EP, 7” single, two digital singles
Latest Album:
Heavy Machinery EP (2023)
Latest Single:
Graystone
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Neil Young, Black Sabbath
Favourite musician now:
Bob Mould
Guilty pleasure song:
“Everybody Wants You”—Billy Squier
Live show ritual:
Vocal warm-ups in the bathroom.
Favourite local musician:
James Farwell (Bison)
EP or LP?
EP, but as long as it’s vinyl, I’m down!
Early bird or night owl?
Definitely a night owl! Ouch!
Road or studio?
Studio
Where can we follow you?
Instagram: @brockpytel, @scamindyrecords, @sliponsvancouver
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
MeeT, Main Street or Gastown, dealer’s choice.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
I’m going with Scotia because it means I’m close to our rehearsal space.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Hastings Park. I live close to the PNE so walking around Sanctuary Pond is nice and secluded. New Brighton gets an honourable mention.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Green Auto or the Rickshaw Theatre, of course!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
L&M on Terminal because Shane (Wilson, SLIP~ons drummer) works there in the drum department. I like to bring him coffee!
