EMQ’s With I See Aura
EMQ’s With I See Aura
Hi everyone! Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Canadian Melodic Metalcore/ Progressive Metal/ Djent band, I See Aura. Huge thanks to their lead vocalist/ Bassist, Josh Hinch, for taking part.
What is your name, what do you play and can you tell us a little bit about the history of the band?
My name is Josh Hinch, I am the lead vocalist and bassist of the band. The band started between 2019 and 2020. It all started with Mike (guitarist) and I wanting to play heavy music together. We originally had a different drummer named Adam who was the very first drummer before we came up with our name. After a few months Nick Predhhome (Drums) came into the picture. I was originally in a band called the Silence Factory with Nick a few years prior and thought he was the perfect fit.
How did you come up with your band name?
I See Aura comes from the esoteric concept of a 6th sense. To see an aura is to see things for exactly how they are, regardless of flaws or facade. To see the truth behind everything hidden.
What Country/Region are you from and what is the Metal/Rock scene like there?
We are from Windsor Ontario Canada. The Metal scene is strong and alive in our area!
What is your latest release?
Pyramid Sky was released on March 1st.
Who have been your greatest influences?
Bands like Meshuggah, Veil of Maya, As I lay Dying
What first got you into music?
Bullying is what got me into music. It made me invincible to a bully as a young kid.
If you could collaborate with a current band or musician who would it be?
Currents, Lorna Shore and Erra
If you could play any festival in the world, which would you choose and why?
Rock A.M Ring would be our dream! We would want to do so because of the massive crowd reactions and location. We want to reach as many people who might love our music as possible.
What’s the weirdest gift you have ever received from a fan?
Condom…
If you had one message for your fans, what would it be?
In a world of distortions. Find the peace and happiness you deserve.
If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?
Neal Peart
What do you enjoy the most about being a musician? And what do you hate?
We love the emotional satisfaction from writing music together. HATE Loading in for shows LOL
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
Pay musicians more. Stop taking merch cuts, stop underpaying Spotify streams.
Name one of your all-time favourite albums?
Rush – Hemispheres
What’s best? Vinyl, Cassettes, CD’s or Downloads?
Vinyl!
What’s the best gig that you have played to date?
Our show in Guelph this previous weekend!
If you weren’t a musician, what else would you be doing?
Probably a be a business owner
Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?
Geddy Lee, Aleister Crowley, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper
What’s next for the band?
Album / Tour in 2024
What Social Media/Website links do you use to get your music out to people?
Jaffa Cakes? Are they a cake or a biscuit?
No idea.
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