Gord Deppe of Spoons joins East Coast DNA for an in-depth conversation spanning more than four decades of Canadian new wave, from the early days of Spoons and the MuchMusic era to the band's latest chapter with Nightlife.In this interview, Gord looks back at the evolution of Spoons, the creative ideas behind their music, and the experience of watching songs like Nova Heart, Romantic Traffic, Old Emotions and Tell No Lies become part of the Canadian music landscape.We also talk about the return to the atmosphere of the Nova Heart era with Nightlife, the band's approach to songwriting and performing, and Gord's years on the road performing internationally with A Flock of Seagulls.With Spoons heading to Atlantic Canada this week, this conversation arrives at a perfect time for fans of Canadian new wave, classic MuchMusic, 1980s-inspired music and the continuing evolution of one of Canada's most recognizable bands.🎧 The episode opens with a preview of “Nightlife,” the title track from Spoons' new album.Stay through to the end for a preview of “Better Late Than Never Did It,” another track from the new Spoons album Nightlife.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE• The early days and formation of Spoons• Nova Heart and the band's early sound• The new album Nightlife• Performing with A Flock of Seagulls• The continuing influence of Canadian new wave• Spoons' Atlantic Canada tour🎵 ABOUT SPOONSSpoons are one of Canada's defining new wave bands, known for songs including Nova Heart, Romantic Traffic, Old Emotions and Tell No Lies.Their latest album, Nightlife, revisits some of the atmosphere and energy associated with the band's early work while bringing that sound into a new era.📍 SPOONS IN ATLANTIC CANADASpoons are hitting the road across Atlantic Canada this week:Pictou, Nova Scotia — August 13Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — August 14Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — August 15Riverview, New Brunswick — August 16If you're a fan of Canadian new wave, classic Canadian rock and pop, or the music that defined the MuchMusic generation, this is a tour worth checking out.https://www.spoonsmusic.com/🔔 LISTEN & FOLLOWSubscribe to East Coast DNA for more interviews, music features, festival coverage, photography and stories from across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
