Montreal's indie pop, electro-orchestral band Groenland started when Jean-Vivier Lévesque (piano/composer) started hanging out in the coffee shop where  singer Sabrina Halde worked. The band's unique and whimsical sound is centred around Sabrina's powerful voice, which Jean-Vivier proudly compares to Adele. 

I hung out with Sabrina and Jean-Vivier in their hotel room right after they released their first full length record The Chase. We chatted after a long day for the band, so the band's English was failing them. 

What risks did the band take while making the debut record, The Chase? Which Spice Girls track do I get Sabrina to sing? When is some ukele too much ukele? Which Groenland song was inspired by the Montreal 2012 student protests? What would Sabrina and Jean-Vivier be doing if they didn't pursue music? You'll have to listen to our chat to find out!

Tracks played on the show... 

Groenland, The Chase (2013) "The Things I've Done"
Groenland, The Chase (2013) "Superhero"
Groenland, The Chase (2013) "Criminals"
Groenland, The Chase (2013) "Daydreaming" (background)
Groenland, The Chase (2013) "26 Septembre"

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The Interview Show with Groenland #212

The Interview Show producer and host Scott Wood climbs into the tour van to hang out with your favorite indie bands. This podcast covers all kinds of music--anything from electronic to hip hop to indie to punk to metal. Listen!

The Interview Show with Groenland #212

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