The three members of Pulse Park first met some time ago on an Arctic expedition in Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut/Canada, and started learning their instruments during the long polar nights. These were ukuleles that they traded dry fruits for with the Inuit. After the successful introduction of a breeding program for bowhead whales, the band decided to go back to Germany. But unfortunately, before this could happen, huskies escaped with their belongings, so the guys had to get by by playing street music in Canada’s pedestrian zones, singing about the Great White North. Songs all about the cold, the dark, cod-liver oil and not forgetting the white Arctic hares.
If you know me, you know I love a band with a great story!! Pulse Park delivers not only that, but also great music!
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Pulse Park about the latest jams, technology, adapting during the pandemic and more.
Full Q&A along with links and music below.
Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music?
We met in Canada so by definition we‘re a Canadian band. But we‘re currently located in Germany…so we‘re German-Canadian. When we started we experimented with finding our very own sub-genre. ‘Psychoacoustic noise pop‘ was one of them. But we gave that up. Let‘s just call it rock music.
How did you get here? As in, what inspired or motivated you to take on this journey through music and the music biz?
As music fans we miss bands like ours. In 2022, rock music is either pathos-laden arena rock or ‚ironic‘ joke music made for hipsters. There needs to be loud, moving, touching music. If nobody else plays it, we will.
How does your latest project compare/contrast with your previous release(s)? Were you setting out to accomplish anything specific, follow a specific theme, or explore different styles of creation?
We lost a band member and in that process our music became heavier and more intense. Our first EP had a lighter touch but we were determined to give our music more weight in every aspect.
Name the biggest challenge you faced as a creative during these unprecedented? How did you adapt? How have you kept the creative fires burning during all this?
The biggest challenge was to switch off all the distractions of everyday life. But we‘re three people stoking the fire all the time. It did burn…and it will burn on for the next one.
What was the last song you listened to?
‘What happened to the class of ‘65‘ by Damien Jurado.
Which do you prefer? Vinyl? 8-tracks? Cassettes? CDs? MP3s? Streaming platforms?
Vinyl is great. We love it. CDs are cool, too. But streaming platforms have their advantages.
Where is the best place to connect with you and follow your journey?
We‘re on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp. But the best way to follow up is to join our mailing list on www.pulse-park.com
I really appreciate Your time. Anything else before we sign off?
Thank you for having us…and for guiding people through the white noise of music on the internet.
