Pelican

On this episode of What Are You Jamming?, I'm joined by Laurent Schroeder-Lebec of Pelican - a band that has spent the last two decades proving you don't need vocals to absolutely level people.

We talk about the band's roots in the Chicago hardcore scene, how their sound has evolved over time, and why trying to pin a genre on Pelican is kind of missing the point. Laurent also gets into the creative process behind their latest record, Flickering Resonance, which pushes into more melodic territory without losing the weight they're known for.

There's also a look at life outside the band - including his work in bar management - plus how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped both the music industry and personal priorities.

We get into gear, live performance, and the unique challenge of connecting with audiences through instrumental music that says a lot without saying anything at all.

And of course, we close it out the only way we know how:
What is Laurent jamming right now?

Intro track: "Cascading Crescent"
Outro track: "Evergreen"