 Photo Credit: Kiefer Hagen “We’re definitely a band that likes to have fun, but it’s not 100% about that,” says guitarist/vocalist Rudiger Metsin, “There is a deeper side to this band, and I think these songs exemplify it.” Edmonton alt-country outfit The Denim Daddies released their second EP of 2018, Thinkin’, a three song EP that features a deeper side to the band, on November 9. The collection features tracks that were recorded at the same time as their July-released Drinkin’, but rather than songs about beer, Thinkin’ tackles topics such as social change, US politics, and the big wheel that is pop country radio. Here, they kindly answer their Essential 8 where they talk about Thinkin', the importance of quality van tires, A&W, and much more. Is there a story behind your album’s title? -Thinkin' is the second album in our series of themed albums, with the first being Drinkin’, and it carries the listener through the unfiltered, serious thoughts that result from a night of drinking. While Drinkin’ is lighthearted in nature, Thinkin’ makes a serious effort to look at topics that are more than surface level. Where do you draw inspiration from when writing? -The inspiration for Thinkin' came from a wealth of opinions on modern society. Whether it’s the sorry state that modern pop country has become (Kill The Heart) or the troubling times that is the current political climate (The Circus) or the impending change of collective thought as generations collide (Rust & Die). What’s your favorite/”go-to” food on the road? -A&W all day and everyday. Only Canadian A&W though, American A&W is cheap trash. We’ve been trying for years to get Cousin Eggbert (Egg sandwiches) in the burger family and to get the Whistle Dog back on the menu. No luck so far.  Do you have any touring tips?
-Have good tires on your van. I hit the ditch twice this last year and let me tell ya, it ain't fun hitting black ice at 90 km/h. Also, take it easy when traversing the Rocky Mountains during a snow storm cause it gets sketchy up there. Check out the music video for our song "Road Runner" for proof. What are your “must have” albums for the road? -Purgatory - Tyler Childers, Grievous Angel - Gram Parsons, Loaded - The Velvet Underground, Metamodern Sounds In Country Music - Sturgill Simpson, Shotgun Willie - Willie Nelson. What do you love most about being on the road? -Seeing the world from the back of a van with my brothers. What has been your biggest struggle so far? -The biggest struggle so far is having people listen to us after saying we are a country band. Most people are so turned off by country music these days that they immediately discredit us for even mentioning the word country. We have a lot of people come up to us after shows saying that they don’t like country music but they like us, so that’s pretty good. Playing our 3rd set on a night where we have an open bar tab has been a real struggle as well haha. Is there a recent release you cannot stop listening to? -Recently we've all been playing Steak Night At The Prairie Rose by Mike & The Moonpies to death. The songwriting, production and playing on the album is so damn good. Bandcamp/Facebook/Soundcloud The Denim Daddies are: Rudiger Metsin, Guitar/Vocals * Rick Visser, Bass/Vocals * Merv Campbell, Drums/Vocals * Bo Winchester, Lap Steel/Guitar * Shooter Mac, Keys/Organ *
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