Kyle Meredith With... Kyle Meredith Rewind: Bring Me the Horizon
Jan 4, 2023
Oliver Sykes and Matt Nicholls from Bring Me the Horizon dive deep into their Post Human series, exploring themes of recovery and self-acceptance. Sykes shares insights on committing to a multi-record project in today's singles-driven market, while Nicholls discusses the challenges of adapting his drumming style for each release. They reveal their desire for a cohesive emo and post-hardcore sound and talk about their unique tour bus studio setup, which keeps the creative juices flowing while on the road.
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Writing On The Tour Bus
- Oliver says the band is writing on a studio-equipped tour bus while touring to finish the Post Human run.
- He describes touring life as boring outside shows, which makes bus-studio time ideal for focused work.
Albums Vs. Singles In A Fast World
- Oliver frames multi-record projects as a way to embrace the unknown and adapt to modern music consumption.
- He argues singles and albums have blurred, so releasing music more immediately feels truer to listeners now.
Learning Drums On The Job
- Matt describes learning new drum styles for each album, having no formal lessons and learning on the job.
- He contrasts early fast-or-slow metal drumming with having to master pop and dance grooves later on.