Artist Interview: Mayfield
Mayfield. 2018. Photo by Ryan Stacey
Artist: Mayfield
Genre: Melodic Hardcore
Label: Unsigned
Members:
Patty Tirrel – Vocals
Zach Loates – Guitar/Vocals
Zane Knight – Drums
Brad Healey – Bass/Vocals
Wes Lee – Guitar
Interview (by Nic Beardsley and Andrew Sanders):
Dear Untitled: We have to ask the cliche 'about you' questions for the reader's reference as you probably can imagine. How did everyone meet?
Brad Healey: Zach (Loates), Patty (Tirrel) and I (Brad) all grew up playing is a band called Far From Home in high school. Patty used to play drums but after he went away to college he started making songs of his own, playing guitar and singing. Zach and I started making new music with no real direction or goal in mind. When Patty got back from school he started jamming with us as a vocalist. We knew Zane from playing drums in other bands growing up, so once he wasn’t in a band anymore we jumped on the opportunity to get him to play with us. Wes was in a band that was breaking up so we asked him to come jam with us. We knew him from playing in bands growing up as well.
Dear Untitled: What got you all into music?
Brad: We all grew up listening to different musical influences but for
myself just owning a guitar at a young age and learning how to play blink 182 songs got me into music.
Dear Untitled: LOVE Blink 182. Very cool.
What inspires your music? What drew you to Melodic Hardcore?
Brad: Playing and listening to a variety of music has helped shape our sound into what it is. Listening to bands like counterparts and watching them grow into the band they are out of Canada is inspiring to us.
Dear Untitled: Counterparts is crazy good. I'm sure they'd be stoked to know they inspired you guys as well!
So you recently released your single "Blossom", any hint when the new jams are coming out?
Brad: We do have new music, but there will be more news on that coming soon.
Dear Untitled: Fair enough. We definitely can't wait to hear it!
Who are your favorite artists and who do you currently look up to in the music industry?
Brad: Lately I've been jamming a lot of Balance and Composure, The Story So Far, Counterparts, Sullii, Crooks UK to name a few. I look up to bands that are trying to progress genres, not just exist in them.
Dear Untitled: Definitely. I think we would say that you guys are doing the same thing in your genre, so i'd say that you're picking up on the right cues from those guys!
Where do you see yourselves in 5 years?
Brad: We take the day to day approach with our band. It's important to enjoy every step and not get to caught up in the ‘what if’s’, but it would be cool to travel over seas someday.
Dear Untitled: Where is your favorite place to play a show?
Brad: Ask a punk in Ottawa!
Dear Untitled: Hopefully when we are up there we can check that place out!
Any merch, music, or upcoming tours you want us to endorse?
Brad: Come out and see us on our upcoming tour!
Dear Untitled: Fantastic! Hopefully this helps share the word for you - We're sure your live set is a doozy!
So here is the "fun" portion of the interview - personal questions *Dun dun DUNNNN*!
Do you guys have any other cool hobbies together outside of music?
Brad: We love camping and outdoors. When we're home we are usually working or writing music for our other projects(Rap, pop, etc.)
Dear Untitled: Very neat! I know down the road we would definitely be interested in talking more about those projects. You seem like a very talented bunch!
Drink of choice? (soda, adult beverage, water, Monster, Gatorade, etc)
Brad: Water, Coffee, Pints, Repeat!
Personally I love Bridgehead in Ottawa for coffee. I highly recommend if you get out here.
Dear Untitled: Being from Canada, what about the US do you consider most odd?
Brad: Just meeting people and realizing how nice everyone is. I think the triple cheeseburger at McDonald's are a little bit extra, but I'm into it.
Dear Untitled: Do you have a favorite TV show and favorite quote from that show?
Brad: Not big into TV, but we were watching a lot of MXC when we recorded ‘Hollow Embrace’.
Probably when Guy LeDouche says “Get it on!’
Dear Untitled: Anything else you may want us to mention or know? Fun fact / Favorite Food that you’d love if fans brought you on tour, etc?
Brad: CL Coming Soon!
We aren't too picky! No one has ever given us anything but their attention, and that's all we could ever ask for.
Dear Untitled: (Awwwwww!)
Well Brad, we greatly appreciate you taking the time to talk with us about Mayfield, and hope to talk soon regarding your next release! If it's as good as Blossom was, we are in for yet another treat! Keep in touch and best of luck out on tour - have a blast!
Previous Coverage:
Check out our take on Mayfield's Newest Track "Blossom"