EVI Talks: Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox)

We're still adjusting to the fact that concerts are not likely to be happening for a long time so we've had to change up how we're approaching our EVI Talks series on YouTube. This means using the ever-so-popular video meeting tool, Zoom, which we have all become (unwillingly?) accustomed to. Our first EVI Talks of this new virtual series is with Courtney LaPlante, vocalist of Canadian metal band Spiritbox.

David and Courtney cover many topics in this conversation including communication through music, finding your voice and learning how to write for your voice, work ethic and holding yourself accountable, and handling expectations in the music industry.

In this video, David and Courtney reference a live vocal playthrough for Spiritbox's song "Rule of Nines" that was released on May 13 while many of us were still in lockdown. In this playthrough, Courtney demonstrates her impressive melodic control and ability to transition between extreme and melodic vocals seamlessly. You can check out the video here:

Be sure to watch the full conversation between David and Courtney for many important topics regarding being a vocalist in the modern industry and check out Spiritbox's newest single "Blessed Be" released through Pale Chord records!

EVI Talks: Dan Watson (Enterprise Earth, Mire Lore)

(Photo: Rilee Dubilo @xo_rilee)

Dan Watson is known for his ferocious growls and slam-style gutturals that he displays in Enterprise Earth but on their new record Luciferious (now streaming on all platforms, LISTEN TO IT), Watson explores a much wider range including clean vocals, or as the rest of the world knows it, singing.

Extreme Vocal Institute instructor David Benites sat down with Watson on day one of their co-headliner tour with Lorna Shore to discuss Watson's unique tone.

Check out the full interview to hear Watson and Benites dive into the differences between power and tone and why the two do not go hand-in-hand!

EVI Talks: John Carbone (Moon Tooth)

(Photo: Rilee Dubilo @xo_rilee)

Moon Tooth, hailing from Long Island, NY, is one of the most talked-about bands in the genre right now and has recently released their sophomore record Crux via Modern Static Records. Their live show is full of soul and the energy they exude is palpable.

David Benites (owner, head instructor of Extreme Vocal Institute) chatted with vocalist John Carbone following a show at Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA about Moon Tooth's unique sound and live performance.

Check out the full interview for a lot of wild hand gestures!