Chicago’s Canadian Rifle recently played one of the last shows ever at Quenchers. We met up with singer/guitarist Jake Levee and bassist/singer Tim Murphy before their set to talk about their latest album, Peaceful Death. We discussed its writing process, the nature of some of the lyrics, and how they connected with Dead Broke Rekerds for the LP’s release. With Peaceful Death, Canadian Rifle has refined their take on midwestern punk and also managed to capture the raw power of their live shows. We spoke about how they were able to do so in the studio, as this marks the band’s first collaboration with producer Sanford Parker. We also conversed about the record’s artwork, future touring plans and more. Continue Reading…
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Writer: Bill Denker
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