Coyote - Interview - Apr 6/12

Island-based band Coyote has certainly had a great run so far since 2011.  They have been playing countless shows on PEI, have recorded and released a brand new EP, and just got back from a recent EP release tour.  To top it all off, they are also showcasing at this year’s East Coast Music Awards Week in Moncton.  Not one, but three separate showcase times: April 12th (Thursday) at 2am at Plan B Lounge, April 13th (Friday) at midnight at Plan B Lounge, and finally April 15th (Saturday) at 7pm at Empress Theatre.  I had a chance to ask Coyote’s front man, Josh Carter, some questions about his journey so far with the band:

1. Are you excited for your showcases in Moncton for ECMA Week?

- I can speak for all of us by saying that we are both excited and grateful to have the opportunity to play.  We were a part of the ECMAs last year, but we were also barely a band.  I think this year it will feel more like the real deal; we’re anxious to perform!

2. Tell me a bit about your new EP, Tracks.

- Tracks is a collection of seven songs that we recorded with Jon Matthews of Big Grey Sound.  We all love pop music and wanted to make a pop record.  I think the seven songs on the record give listeners an idea of what we’re all about.  It’s a bit pop-y, a bit rock-y, but it ultimately has something that I think any music listener can attach themselves to.  Tracks can be found at Back Alley Discs and online on our website ( HYPERLINK “http://www.wearecoyote.bandcamp.com” www.wearecoyote.bandcamp.com).

3. Any plans for 2012 as a band?

- Ultimately we want to expand our range beyond the Atlantic provinces and get to work on a full-length release.

4. Other than your current bandmates, if you could get any musicians, dead or alive, to form a band with you, who would they be and why?

- Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, because when I was about 13 I was absolutely obsessed with everything he has ever done.  Now that I’m older, I’m kind of sad about everything he has ever done, but I still can’t deny the impact he had on me as a kid.  Aside from that, I don’t know, maybe Ted Nugent because he’d be hilarious to party with and I would get all the free steaks I wanted!

5. What is the best part about being in a band?

- The 60 minutes you’re on stage.

7. What’s on your playlist right now?

- Wild Domestic, Golden Death Music, Local Natives, Friendly Fires… the list goes on.

8. Final words?

- Thanks for reading!  Our next Coyote show on PEI is Saturday, May 26th at Hunter’s Ale House.

There you have it, folks!  If you don’t get a chance to make it to one of their showcase times at the ECMAs, you’ve got another shot to check out these guys at Hunter’s next month, and I’d recommend being there if you love to dance and have a great time.  See you in Moncton, gentlemen!