Photo Credit: Camilo Christen
Japandroids have announced a new live album, Massey Fucking Hall, due for digital release on 19th June 2020 and vinyl released on 2nd October 2020 via ANTI- Records. Named after the historic Toronto venue where it was recorded, Massey Fucking Hall marks the Vancouver duo’s first-ever live album.
“We never thought we’d have the opportunity to play at Massey Hall,” explains drummer David Prowse. “It’s the most legendary venue in Canada by far, but it didn’t seem like a natural spot for a band like us to play. It’s a 100+ year old seated theatre, which isn’t the usual type of spot you expect to see Japandroids. Honestly, when we got off the stage that night, I remember feeling a sense of relief and exhilaration, but the whole thing felt like a bit of a blur. It was a very emotional show for me. We were both pretty nervous getting up on that stage.”
In light of the news, Japandroids have released a live version of Heart Sweats, originally featured on 2009’s Post-Nothing.
“We’ve always loved playing that one live,” Prowse adds. “It’s just got a great sense of momentum and never fails to get me hyped. During that tour we were playing it second or third in the set. It consistently feels like the moment in the set where I just get that sense of ‘oh yeah we’re cooking now,’ and everything just locks in and we’re ripping through the rest of the set. All the nerves are gone and it’s the moment where we’re just locked in and totally in the zone.”
Massey Fucking Hall is available to pre-order HERE.
