Hardcore punk rockers Propaghandi may be getting up there in age but have no intentions of slowing down. On the verge of releasing an all new album entitled Supporting Caste, the band continues to spread their thoughts through song on real causes that actually mean something. Focusing on real current events, the band are more activists over performers. Having been around for over twenty years it is nice to see this band continue on with what they love to do.
Recently I had the chance to chat it up with the bassist of Propaghandi Todd Kowalski. He was more than happy to answer some questions for me.
You guys have been around since 1986 right? How challenging has it been to be a punk band for over 20 years?
I joined a mere 12 years ago, but I'd say despite wanting to bite each others' eyes out a few times we've been ticking along pretty good. I think the fact that we all like the songs we're trying to make is a big factor in it all working. If we didn't like what we were hearing, it would turn us into pustulous blobs with fangs
How long did it take for Propagandhi to start touring outside of Canada and around the world?
I think the first Propagandhi tour to the U.S. was around 92. They went down to the west Coast. I remember it clearly but wasn't in the band yet. Our friends Regal and Keith were the roadies; those guys had the van. I thought that was so cool that they all went on tour. I never knew anyone who traveled with their band before.
Who are some of your favorite bands you toured with in the past?
My favorite was Los Crudos who I played four or five shows with in about '95. They blew my mind! This wasn't with Propagandhi though; it was with another band [I was in] called I Spy. It's all the same to me. We're all friends playing music.
When you were just starting to play punk rock music, who were your musical influences? Has that changed today?
Today my biggest musical influence, Sacrifice, just sent me two new songs off their upcoming record. They haven't recorded for about 18 years. These songs blew my head right off my shoulders. They are the best band of all time! Besides them I was in [to and] am still 100% into SNFU, RAZOR, Nomeansno, Voivod, and DEATH. That hasn't changed at all. I like new bands too but these bands have been on rotation for 20 years non stop!
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