Artist of the Day | ASTRAL GATES
ARTIST OF THE DAY
28.09.2021
ASTRAL GATES
LOCATION
Canada (Ontario & Montreal)
GENRE
Alternative Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Dan D'Urbano
Evan Falcone
Dave Traina
JJ Guarascio
Domenic Carbone
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
When everything was brought to a halt, we were in the process of recording our 2nd EP. Since we've been recording music from our bedrooms and collaborating virtually, the pandemic didn't necessarily change much for us. It was business as usual. We weren't touring or gigging at the time so we didn't necessarily miss out on gigging opportunities as the focus was primarily on writing during that period of time.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
We have our 2nd EP release underway currently. We are leveraging platforms online to get our music out there since many live venues have still put on hold hosting any shows. With the help of Eric Alper, we've been able to get the word out about our music to many more online channels.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
Writing is the key for us. It's a therapy and we think of it that way. It's been there throughout COVID and definitely has helped us cope with everything.
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
We have yet to book any gigs but this is definitely something we are working towards.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Getting accepted in the first place!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Keep your eyes out for Astral Gates - we're coming for ya and we have a lot of cool music on the way!
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