Kyle Meredith With... Bring Me the Horizon on Next Chapter of Post Human, Emo Sounds, and Self-Acceptance
Oct 10, 2022
Oliver Sykes and Matt Nicholls from Bring Me the Horizon dive into their evolving sound and the upcoming chapter of their Post Human series. They discuss their bold choice for a multi-part release in a singles-driven landscape. Sykes reveals themes of recovery and self-acceptance woven into their music, while Nicholls shares insights on adapting his drumming style for each project. The duo also explores the balance of heavy elements with pop sensibilities, setting the stage for their anticipated tour.
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Making Records From The Road
- Oliver says the band is "in the trenches" making the next Post Human record while touring and juggling family life.
- They fitted a studio to their tour bus to write and record between nights on the road.
Albums Versus Immediate Releases
- Oliver frames the multi-part Post Human project as embracing the unknown and escaping the album-as-deadline model.
- He prefers immediate song releases and sees no strict division between singles and albums anymore.
Self-Taught Drum Evolution
- Matt explains he learned drums on the job, starting from playing shows rather than formal lessons.
- Over time he taught himself different grooves and styles instead of just fast-or-slow metal drumming.