What are your names?
mrQro and Jessica from Phuture Memoriez
What is your genre of music?
Synth punk
Give us a little bio about you.
Phuture Memoriez is a dark synth-pop-punk band from Vancouver BC. Their sound transitions constantly due to their desire to test new tools and techniques, ranging from lo-fi to professional. Tools like the Akai MPC Live, a cohort of digital/analog synths, pedals, noisemakers, electric bass guitar, and vocals affected by other-worldly tones and textures come into play. Alongside the sonic experience of Phuture Memoriez, visual elements come out through costume, theater-style performance, album and poster artwork, programmed lights, music videos and projections, creating a conglomerate multimedia experience.
What made you go into music?
Power and money.
Who are your influences?
Skinny Puppy, Clown Core, Insane Clown Posse
Are you signed?
Phuture Memoriez is on Nerve Wracking Collections. The split EP Coulrophobia was released by Nerve Wracking Collections.
You released your new EP ‘Coulrophobia’, tell us more about the single and the meaning behind the EP.
Coulrophobia is a split EP with Jibbernaut and Phuture Memoriez. The EP is themed around the YouTube video “Lady is scared to death of clowns”. Each band took inspiration from the video and concept of Coulrophobia to produce their songs.
The single Balloon Dog is directly influenced by the terrified lady. The video dialogue was transcribed and lyrics were transformed from there. A lesson from Mr. Giggles: “first thing they teach you in clown school kids…balloon dog”.
Describe each track in two words.
Clown School: Terrifyingly educational
No One’s Laughing Now: Clown funeral
Balloon Dog: Clowning 101
Mr. Giggles: Balloon expert
What was the writing and recording process like?
The project was proposed to Phuture Memoriez and Jibbernaut through the Vancouver label Nerve Wracking Collections where each band would write and record two songs. Jibbernaut were hard to reach in their compound, but once we finally made contact, the beats and clown giggles began to flow.
Clown School and No One’s Laughing Now were recorded and mixed by Gears and Hammer of Jibbernaut, in secrecy, at the Jibbernaut compound.
Phuture Memoriez wrote lyrics and sampled clips from the inspirational YouTube video for Balloon Dog and Mr. Giggles. From there, the composition and recordings were quick, fast, and dirty.
Who did you work with on the EP?
Coulrophobia is a split EP with Vancouver’s Jibbernaut contributing 2 tracks (Clown School and No One’s Laughing Now) and Vancouver’s Phuture Memoriez contributing 2 tracks (Balloon Dog and Mr. Giggles).
Will we see a music video for any of the tracks, and if so, what can we expect from the creative process?
We have released a video for Balloon Dog on Youtube. The video features Mr. Giggles offering balloon dogs on the Vancouver seawall, shot guerilla style.
Do you have any live shows coming up?
Yes! Jibbernaut and Phuture Memoriez will come together for a live performance at Red Gate Arts Society on July 14th along with four Vancouver comics. Each band will perform songs from the EP Coulropohobia.
Let us know where we can get tickets if so.
Tickets can be purchased with this link: Link to tickets
What else can we expect in early 2023?
Phuture Memoriez will release a 10 song album called Play Cobra in fall 2023.
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years?
More money, more power.
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
“I’m lovin’ it” – Ronald McDonald
When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget?
Balaclavas, autograph pens, batteries, change of socks, tissue box.
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Phuture Memoriez Bandcamp // Phuture Memoriez Facebook // Phuture Memoriez Instagram //
Phuture Memoriez Spotify // Phuture Memoriez YouTube // NWC website
Jibbernaut Instagram // Jibbernaut TikToc // Jibbernaut Facebook // Jibbernaut Spotify
