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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mother Mother refuse to 'pander to the TikTok era' after going viral
Mother Mother will never "pander to the TikTok era" with their songwriting. The Canadian rockers - who have exceeded nine billion streams globally - found themselves going viral on the video-sharing platform in 2020, after their 2008 song Hayloft was used in edits, cosplay, and creative transitions. As a result, the group dropped Hayloft II, which also became a hit. Frontman Ryan Guldemond subsequently noticed on Reddit that some people were critcising them for going after commercial success with their music - but he insists that couldn't be farther from the truth. He told "I was reading people saying, 'Oh, they pander to the TikTok era with their new writing.' ADVERTISEMENT And it's like, Huh? I don't think that's true. If anything, it's the opposite, like, yeah, you know, the TikTok thing came along and made a bunch of songs that were really unviable, commercially famous, and that was to us that sent a message like, Oh, just be yourself. Like, just write from the heart and follow your whims. And that's the best thing you can do, is to be just totally authentic. And if that means you're writing kind of weird, unconventional songs, then so be it." The 'Finger' singer insists the whole TikTok viral experience taught them to "reject writing strategically for anything". He continued: "And so I've sort of taken that message and really ran with it, because I agree. I think the best thing anybody can do, whether you're writing a song or just, I don't know, whatever in life, just to be who you are. So I'm grateful for the TikTok thing, for sending that message, and if anything, yeah, like I said, it has made us reject writing strategically for anything." Mother Mother returned on June 6 with their new album 'Nostalgia', comprised of songs old and new to mark their 20th anniversary. Stream 'Nostalgia' now on all major streaming platforms.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mother Mother refuse to 'pander to the TikTok era' after going viral
Mother Mother will never "pander to the TikTok era" with their songwriting. The Canadian rockers - who have exceeded nine billion streams globally - found themselves going viral on the video-sharing platform in 2020, after their 2008 song Hayloft was used in edits, cosplay, and creative transitions. As a result, the group dropped Hayloft II, which also became a hit. Frontman Ryan Guldemond subsequently noticed on Reddit that some people were critcising them for going after commercial success with their music - but he insists that couldn't be farther from the truth. He told "I was reading people saying, 'Oh, they pander to the TikTok era with their new writing.' And it's like, Huh? I don't think that's true. If anything, it's the opposite, like, yeah, you know, the TikTok thing came along and made a bunch of songs that were really unviable, commercially famous, and that was to us that sent a message like, Oh, just be yourself. Like, just write from the heart and follow your whims. And that's the best thing you can do, is to be just totally authentic. And if that means you're writing kind of weird, unconventional songs, then so be it." The 'Finger' singer insists the whole TikTok viral experience taught them to "reject writing strategically for anything". He continued: "And so I've sort of taken that message and really ran with it, because I agree. I think the best thing anybody can do, whether you're writing a song or just, I don't know, whatever in life, just to be who you are. So I'm grateful for the TikTok thing, for sending that message, and if anything, yeah, like I said, it has made us reject writing strategically for anything." Mother Mother returned on June 6 with their new album 'Nostalgia', comprised of songs old and new to mark their 20th anniversary. Stream 'Nostalgia' now on all major streaming platforms.
Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver band Mother Mother celebrates 20 years with new album Nostalgia
Mother Mother is celebrating 20 years as a band with the release of its 10th album. Titled Nostalgia, the Vancouver quintet's latest release lives up to its name, through the inclusion of material dating back to the band's beginnings, as well as new songs looking toward its future. There have been ups and downs for vocalist and lead guitarist Ryan Guldemond, vocalist and synthesizer player Molly Guldemond, vocalist and keyboardist Jasmin Parkin, drummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. The band was in a low in 2021 when its 2008 single, Hayloft I, went viral on Tik Tok. Then things took off. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Suddenly finding itself in the midst of a massive career resurgence with media outlets such as Rolling Stone describing the song as the 'niche band's breakout,' the group followed the old track with a sequel, titled Hayloft II. With expanded global interest in its music and more touring opportunities, Mother Mother cemented its new fan connection with sharp new songs such as I Got Love, with its accompanying video comprised of submitted clips. That track was included on 2021's Inside. Grief Chapter followed in 2024. This February, the song Make Believe previewed the arrival of Nostalgia. The song captures the group's mix of driving grooves and angular, off-kilter harmony choruses that have been a characteristic of the band since the days when it had its first residency at The Blarney Stone in Gastown in 2005. 'In creating Nostalgia, our goal was to embody a childlike creativity, which often becomes elusive as we age and gather too many tricks,' said Ryan Guldemond. 'We evaluated every creative choice by its emotional impact — whether that was a lyric, a reverb trail, or an EQ curve. If something didn't evoke a strong emotional reaction, we let it go.' One song on the album that has always evoked a reaction, dating back to Mother Mother 's earliest days, is Finger. Long a favourite in live performances, the cheeky challenge to society's double standards about what is/isn't appropriate placement of everything from digits to dinner choices, was always seen as a bit too much for including on a record. It is the oldest material on Nostalgia, but still sounds fresh. 'Ali has been bugging me to produce Finger for 20 years, and I always thought it was a little too audacious,' he said. 'But the theme of this record is to celebrate 20 years and that includes that instinct that only young people possess when they first discover a passion and craft, and the absurd things that can be a byproduct of that discovery. Finger fits that brief and, I think, it could become a new anthem for our fan base.' Daydreaming can be a powerful drug that can produce valuable insights into very real things in life. A case in point is the opening song Love to Death, which dates back to 2008's O My Heart sessions. A popular bootleg live version has been cropping up online for the past decade, so it made sense to get a legit version on record. 'I think 20 years is a weird number where your adult life has been going on for that long,' he said. 'During that time, we have had a lot more than 20 opportunities to break up, and songs like Love to Death are reminders of that historic continuity. 'It seemed a time to celebrate it with a positive spin.' A song that's certain to become a winner in concert is On And On (Song for Jasmin), an upbeat banger expressing the deeply held love Guldemond has for his bandmate Parkin. A girl, he notes in a lyric, who 'I want to play guitar for' who helps him find a new apartment, among other things. 'Jasmin is my very best friend in the world, beginning with us being a couple 18 years ago, and moving through breaking up and staying bandmates, to this very deep friendship that has refined and reinforced itself over the years,' he said. 'In 2020, her dad died and I was the one who had to deliver that unexpected, sad news. That was very bonding and, in the grip of that grief and connection, I wrote this song as an ode to my friend, as an attempt to encapsulate her incredible personality.' As time has passed, Mother Mother has become all the more adept at sharing the lead vocals between its three singers, seamlessly transitioning into the band's signature harmonies. Blending them on the floating, psychedelic folk of Station Wagon, to the call-and-response grooves of Me & You, Nostalgia is a showcase for vocals. 'Mother Mother, at its best, is three personalities shining through vocally. And there have been times where that may have been inhibited for certain reasons,' he said 'Really listening back over nine albums, when we were our best and most authentic, were when the vocals were at their most democratic and colourful. So, we honed in on that with songs like Better Than Me, which is Jasmine's lead, or the closing song, To Regret, which is Molly's lead.' For Ryan and his sister Molly, music-making began growing up on Quadra Island,. That upbringing has direct influence on Nostalgia, which has many acoustic-forward songs. More than half of the new record could be strummed around a beachside campfire. 'There is a certain, unfortunate bastardization in the studio that happens with beautiful songs born on acoustic guitars,' he said. 'This time, we wanted to keep that intact, as the heart of a song so often begins on an acoustic guitar or a piano. We have been doing a campfire moment in the live set, which people celebrate.' The band is touring Europe and debuting in Istanbul, Turkey, over the summer. Canadian dates are likely in 2026. When you have logged 20 years, 10 albums and a load of hit singles along the timeline, selecting a set list becomes a challenge for all musicians. For Mother Mother, it's no different. 'It's an infuriating ordeal that takes a long time to put together,' admits Guldemond. 'It's obvious on paper what you need to do over 90 minutes — hits, new songs, deep cuts, campfire moment, a Molly song, a Jasmine song, etc. — but I've been working on it for a few months now. Obviously, Hayloft I and II are going to be there.' Here are the top 10 Mother Mother songs, according to . 1. Hayloft 1 2. Bit By Bit 3. The Stand 4. O My Heart 5. Wrecking Ball 6. Ghosting 7. Verbatim 8. Burning Pile 9. Body of Years 10. Hayloft II sderdeyn@
