What inspired the name of the band? What are your influences and are they the same as when you started out?
We are The Haptics from Vancouver, BC. Coming together in 2022 over a mutual love of post punk. Our name is inspired by the multiple ways your senses provide feedback. The little sounds, and rhythms of life that we almost ignore as we go about our daily lives.
We have a bunch of influences between us all but Jin (vocals) and Cam (guitar) are both heavily influenced by the Seattle scene of the 90’s. Bands like Nirvana of course, and STP, Alice in Chains.
How do you approach songwriting?
For us songs often start with a riff or chord progression that gets stuck in the ears. We like to jam things out and start to mold a framework. And then Jin comes in and sprinkles her lyrics over top. As the song progresses those lyrics start to become the sinews that pull the song tightly together and give it direction.
How do you approach songwriting?
For us songs often start with a riff or chord progression that gets stuck in the ears. We like to jam things out and start to mold a framework. And then Jin comes in and sprinkles her lyrics over top. As the song progresses those lyrics start to become the sinews that pull the song tightly together and give it direction.
Why?
That’s a good question…most of the time it just comes out the way it does. We don’t we try and consciously write a certain type song, when we’re jamming we get caught up in rhythms and melodies that sounds right, that feel right. We’re not trying to be a certain type band or fit in any one genre, we’re trying to be true to ourselves and what moves us.
Live?
We’re finally getting to a place where we have a bunch of songs to choose from! Having a good energetic live show is important. So we really try and perform a live show that’ll both entertain and also help the audience touch on a variety of emotions.
Live?
We’re finally getting to a place where we have a bunch of songs to choose from! Having a good energetic live show is important. So we really try and perform a live show that’ll both entertain and also help the audience touch on a variety of emotions.
What plans do you have for the future?
In the immediate future we have “Biodome” a new single to be released Dec 1st. And then more new stuff coming in the new year. We’ve started working on our second full album and have started releasing singles for that. “Vows” The first single was released Oct 1st and has been getting some plays. In 2025 besides releasing a full album, we’re hoping to get out and play some festivals next summer! It would be a blast!
Thanks for having us!!!
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