The Spiritbox Interview

Nik Nocturnal talks with Courtney LaPlante & Mike Stringer of Spiritbox
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[@NJVMEDIA]

The way Courtney hits the "it's free real estate" and looks at Mike got me so good

[@CanadianHarrison]

Tim Heidecker fans right there

[@jeremyjaquane7214]

TIMESTAMP? :O

[@rallfkasekuchen5365]

​​17:20

[@elsebas7307]

​@@jeremyjaquane721417:21

[@Greyalist]

17:20@@jeremyjaquane7214

[@danielvijil7722]

So you're telling me that while I'm crying all over Spiritbox songs, Courtney is like "Girl, I'm just trying to do breakdowns and shit"

[@GarrettsGear]

Your entire life has been a lie 😂

[@sethjenkins9263]

I would love to see Sleep Token and Spiritbox on the same tour. They're both ambient and djenty with crazy vocalists

[@BindMedia]

That's a dream lineup honestly

[@BrantleyJd]

It's real with system of a down in Vegas

[@Sharononp]

I am praying to all of the gods that they are on the same stage at Sick New World!

[@Amocoru]

Courtney on stage doing cleans with Vessel would be incredible.

[@Dojakeet]

Sleep token is ass no ty

[@kornelparoczai1763]

What she said about winning a crowd over that is not there to see you, was exactly what I experienced in Budapest when they opened for BMTH. Nobody really moved, but by the end everyone was like, wow they're actually good and everyone started googling them. The exact same thing happened to me, I found a great band because of that.

[@papamikemikee9569]

Respect, just no words for how much awesome spiritbox

[@DerTyp01]

was there also, went there instead of at home because of spiritbox and it was so sad to see they didn't even get much applause in the beginning, but when Courtney came back everyone was excited atleast

[@timmybus21]

my version of that was void of vision. SO GOOD LIVE

[@redd780]

I was there too, at sitting area, audience were dead😢 and i couldn't see the band good, because zoom screens aside of scene were turned off

[@Raichu420]

"The singing and the screaming..." "I think you mean 'cleans'" "The cleans and the dirties" 😂😂😂

[@seanpowers1906]

I agree with cleans. I feel like saying dirty vocals just doesn't sound right imo lol

[@FamilyJules7X]

Nik is a Tim Hortons Propagandist.

[@aleasha.k.b]

😂😂😂

[@somersfamily]

Who is nik?

[@somersfamily]

No one in the band name that 😂😂😂😂😂😂 bye

[@JustinCarberry]

@@somersfamilywhat? Do you not know the channel you’re on?

[@somersfamily]

@@JustinCarberry yes the guy from five nights at freddy's We already went over this. 👋

[@sunnytheo]

They’re SO good at dark and creepy ambiance I would love to see them score a horror movie

[@digitalmouse3314]

agree

[@stevemuzak8526]

They are extremely talented musicians. They could easily write horror score

[@GoodByeSkyHarborLive]

they're like full pop now

[@aaaaa111aaaaa]

​@@GoodByeSkyHarborLive Yeah no

[@thomassol9725]

​@@GoodByeSkyHarborLive did you not hear Cellar Door?

[@davidturner2974]

Love hearing her talk about the gatekeeping and the reactions from fans when they release something different from what fans expect from them. I'm one of those that love her clean vocals and enjoy their songs that employ both styles, and the harsh-only stuff isn't really for me but I love the variety they put out there and how uniquely they work inbetween those styles. Just love those guys and honestly, love that they exist inside but also outside of my wheelhouse.

[@nomanbroman3556]

This...I'm not even a fan of Holly roller...but the balance of clean and gutterals on electric cross, sunkiller etc is just bonkers

[@Mozzarella3839]

i see why they talked about gatekeeping right before the collab with megan thee stallion dropped, honestly makes sense why thatd be on the mind

[@stevemuzak8526]

Not many bands achieve that balance between brutal and mellow songs. Opeth is of course highest peak. Blackwater Park album is magnum opus of brutal and mellow music.

[@Bellathor]

@@stevemuzak8526 You've probably heard of it but I loved Scar Symmetry's first 3 albums with Christian Alvestam on vocals - also a great blend of vocals in a song. Haven't given the other albums a proper listen yet, but I did like a bit that I've heard of the other albums too.

[@aleasha.k.b]

I'm one of their "people"! I don't care if it's heavy af or lighter and melodic- I'm here for it! I went and saw them with Papa Roach & Shinedown in Syracuse and I showed up for them, stayed for the other 2 cuz my hubs loves Shinedown. I got him into Spiritbox and he now badly sings along to most of the lyrics, lmao!

[@therealone8725]

lol I love this

[@marisae8977]

Same here! 🤘

[@Angel-wo8gv]

I'm from Spain and I'm flying to Italy to see THEM in Milan this February 6th!

[@darkphoenix2]

The Void actually stuck with me more than I expected when I first heard it. And I'm a prog guy, I like their earliest stuff the most. The Void may be really simple but I really like its consistent energy though the whole song.

[@Mass-produced]

Me too

[@nomanbroman3556]

Beautiful chorus too...one of my favorite songs on that ep

[@REPHIA]

The Void is like a anime opening for some futuristic biker gang themed show

[@gohamm8629]

Did you have this same reaction to “Too close/too late”? They have the same overall flowing/soaring/engulfing vibe to me. It’s like a warm sonic hug at 1000mph.

[@darkphoenix2]

@@gohamm8629 that might be my favorite track from the EP actually

[@Aeryon_616]

What’s better than an interview with Spiritbox? One with Nik 😂 so hyped for the new EP!!

[@dastardlygonzo]

Spiritbox is easily one of my top three bands right now. I saw them two months ago in Baltimore and they crushed. I will see them live as often as I can until i croak. Also, I see that Dimmu shirt 🤘

[@mynameisfatmike6742]

Courtney and Mike are so funny, love seeing them do interviews. This new EP rips

[@trukkertim88]

Could not be happier for this band's success! They are such awesome people and so freaking talented; they absolutely deserve it!

[@Rogueraven15]

I saw them in Irvine on 10/15. Fkn superb live. I’m infinitely in love with Spiritbox. And thank you Courtney for breaking my gf’s concert Cherry. She has massive social anxiety but she loves you. Y’all made her loosen up and she THOROUGHLY enjoyed that night with you, Papa Roach, and Shinedown

[@AEtrane]

It was an amazing set, just too short!

[@ilovemybxng7465]

This confused the hell out of me. I'm from Irvine... but the one 5200 miles away in Scotland

[@Rogueraven15]

@@ilovemybxng7465 lol yea Irvine, California. It’s a university town about 10 miles south of Los Angeles

[@romaruu]

Such a good interview, love Courtney and Mike's energy. No wonder the music is so ethereal..

[@azuraug8693]

I wanna thank Nik for this. I haven't really listened to any interviews with these two throughout the years but this really made me appreciate them more, appreciate eternal blue (which had lost me prior to release) more, and their perspective

[@Snakeplisskin440]

I love their forever changing style. I know some people weren't digging Rotoscope EP and I'm like dude, stfu, its metal you can really dance to and it goes haaaarrddd.

[@breezetones]

Courtney's words about a band's sound and 'selling out' because they release melodic space over their 'real' sound is exactly the same that happened in my scene in 90's/Y2K's. Amazing how the same situation still happens (I'm sure actually across all music generations) with a fan's comments/concerns at large when a band is trying to find their path. Diversity- the true gift.

[@heybrayhayes159]

Thanks for sharing this over to YT from twitch Nik ! 🤩

[@Gdap41]

Great interview! Very excited for the EP and the diversity on it.

[@carazy123_]

Great interview! I’m excited to look at how the lyrics connect in the ep

[@irrgamer]

Great job Nik ! and awesome to see you with Spiritbox ! rock on !

[@devcor]

Those guys are so cool. And the music, of course 🔥

[@BryannaHitchcock]

Amazing video. This was the interview I've been waiting for. Great questions and candid answers. So good! Thank you for supporting this band all the time and especially with this interview.

[@pinkladygala8534]

i love how you can tell how much they love talking with Nik it's so cool to see

[@trad5479]

Awesome interview, you guys have really good chemistry and it shows. Thanks, love that band!

[@ctsaustin]

I'm obsessed with the new EP. Great interview Nik!

[@FTFTW]

Super cool and down to earth interview. Would love to see another from them in maybe a couple of years especially as they continue to release new content and develop. It's already been a fun journey watching them so far 🤘

[@thomas.loyens]

new EP sounds amazing! Go Spiritbox 🔥

[@SocialRegressive]

My wife and I went to the Walmart AMP concert, mostly for Spiritbox and Shinedown. Turned out Papa Roach was pretty awesome, too. The whole concert was stupendous. This was a collection of vocal athletes, and the bands performed at studio-quality levels. We were totally floored. Spiritbox is fantastically talented live.

[@LunaMalfoy3]

If Spiritbox has a billion fans, I am one of them. If Spiritbox has a thousand fans, I am one of them. If Spiritbox has no fans, I am dead.

[@CarlEricDupuis]

Spiritbox has helped me through some tough times, and i really love you guys and your music. Hope your music helps you as much at it helped me. Thank you, long live your work and long live you guys.

[@smellslikebillydoo]

Can't wait for spiritbox friday!! Absolutely fantastic interview. Love it all!!

[@AlleviateWoW]

Such genuine people! So glad they’re in the scene. 🖤

[@LowendNate]

I love that these guys really give a shit about their music and not only the music also love the fans and the people that support them like the way they just sit with nik and it feels like friends just talking is so nice!

[@MrNickpeck36]

Great interview, loved it. Keep it up Nik!

[@muttdogg79]

It is so fun talking about Band's changing and how that effects people.. Love Courtney and Mike!

[@wcw07]

It's such a joy and a breath of fresh air to see genuine, intelligent, real and just awesome people in this industry of youtube and metal! Really cool to see your guys' friendship and this real honest and chill conversation between you. Long live Nik and Spiritbox! Wish you all the success in the world!

[@hunnaspain18]

I’m so hyped for their new EP this Friday, gonna be dope. I’m gonna have both of them on a member only stream on Friday checking out all the bangers

[@gerardomorales4078]

Don't change for nobody, SB! Your music is great and refreshing!

[@bearwoolsey9949]

They’ve become my favorite band over the past few years! Courtney is fuggin AMAZING!!

[@feedyourspeakers]

I completely agree with what Courtney said about 'shows' vs 'concerts'

[@Cupidssatan]

I bloody love how diverse SPIRITBOX are, you never know what to expect. Courtney could be singing the dirtiest of lyrics, then 2 seconds later she’s screaming the sweetest ones. It’s intense and I love them for it🖤

[@stevemuzak8526]

New EP is outstanding. Really strong material. Great concept.

[@NXT_LVL]

Was an awesome interview!

[@user-jw8gg9km8o]

Man, they seem like such cool people! Courtney reminds me of my bestie a lot. She is direct and has the ability to say something profound as shit, or completely hilarious and her face doesn't change whatsoever. I admire that, I laugh at all my own jokes. Thanks for this interview Nik!!

[@user-ts9pv2oo9v]

Спасибо за интервью с Spiritbox!

[@AzrithArt]

My favorite thing about Spiritbox is that they vary so much. Clean vocals and heavy vocals with breakdowns, sometimes all in the same song! I love it!

[@magnolyy]

How I love these two!! 💜🖤

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

I freakin love Spiritbox and that was an awesome interview.

[@GunnerMcStabby]

I didn't think it was possible to like Spiritbox more than I already did. I haven't been this excited about a new band in years! 🤘

[@RandomTaco87]

I just saw them in Hollywood FL with Papa Roach and Shinedown. Literally bought the tickets just for them, then Papa (Shinedown was good too). They were absolutely amazing!!! I wish I was closer to the stage so they could see that there were a lot more than just Shinedown fans there. I was screaming all the lyrics and almost blew my back out rocking out so hard. Love you guys and can't wait for the next.

[@badxradxandy]

Same but stl and left during roach

[@kevinmyles6369]

Instant like and sub! Friggin cool interview. Both such cool, chill, grounded peeps and love Spiritbox! Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ianaleciodans9090]

Three absolute heroes!!! 🎉❤ Keep on going with this crazy and embracing work of yours!! Hugs from Argentina Ps: Cellar door's breakdown has no rival 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Remmy-iq3bs]

Great interview. Thanks Nik

[@swirle13]

Re: koolaid-manning into fan spaces 1:00:00 I remember when Mike and Courtney would xomment in r/Spiritbox a few years ago when it was like a 500 person subreddit. Its still only about 8500, but they disappeared pretty quick once Eternal Blue came out and more people started showing up. I just love this band so much man, they're everything I've ever wanted in a band and their music tickles my brain in just the right way. If they stopped making music after The Fear of Fear, I would still have them as my #1 all time band. And I'm so thankful to have randomly had Trust Fall suggested to me via Spotify and Courtney's lows got me hooked and I've been here to watch them release banger after banger and watch their fan base grow and grow ❤️

[@jazazzaza]

21:00 so humble Just doing good fun riffs is underrated thought, glad you guys are doing it

[@shonkresie246]

Wow, I really appreciate the interview ❤ damn I would absolutely love to see spiritbox and jinjer doing the same show

[@DracoCatt]

I had the pleasure of doing a month and a half tour with IWABO in 2015. Mike, Courtney, and their band took themselves more seriously than any other band I had ever met and it's so obvious to me why Spiritbox is so successful. Great people, great music, and great attitudes.

[@ratface44]

Great interview Nik! Love ❤️ Spirit Box!

[@seanciezki563]

I love how diverse Spiritbox is, it's what drew me to them. I paid to see them open for Shinedown/Papa Roach, not to see the headliners.

[@MrErikbaan]

I, as an Architects fan, am sooo happy you guys will tour together !

[@Ryo7_7]

this is such a refreshing interview with Nick and Spiritbox. Hearing them talk about playing a show with Papa Roach and Shinedown reminded me of the show my last band did with Shinedown and they were really nice people. Spiritbox is on top of their stuff and I love it. 🤘

[@justkev9317]

My brother wife and I attended the show in Phoenix AZ on October 12th strictly to see Spiritbox! They killed it \m/

[@Davide7]

thanks for the video Nik

[@danhill8374]

100% my most favourite band right now. Seeing this interview just solidifies my view. ❤❤❤

[@thebeardedironman]

I absolutely love Spiritbox because as much as they expand their sound sonically, they still have a uniquely signature sound. Banger after banger after banger!

[@Cipher_Actual]

The fact that quoted Step Brothers is amazing. ❤

[@Extrapua]

Such a great band. Such a nice people❤

[@AfroRedMusic]

This was dope! Gonna check them out 🔥 I love that musicians my age are still making dope, authentic heavy music!! I did a full circle of starting in heavy shit as a kid, playing classical and jazz in HS, hiphop and R&B professionally (with some jazz) and now I joined a killin upcoming death metal band Avé Inanis; I know Spiritbox will stay true to theirselves and can't wait to them in Detroit!

[@zenbabyy]

Absolutely love the new EP

[@gohamm8629]

The Fear of Fear is fucking spectacular. The only shortcoming is that it isn't 60 songs instead of 6, but nothing's perfect....

[@wraithwastaken.]

One of my favourite bands. Just authentic, creative and fun musicians doing their thing no matter what the gatekeepers think. Keep it real box!

[@tylerprince3496]

Love these interviews, most of these are bands ive never listened to but its cool to hear what theyre all about and getting to know the person a little bit before listening to their music is pretty cool. Cant wait to check out some spiritbox after this.

[@cicsrh]

I was so proud I got to see them perform with Papa Roach and Shinedown. We miss them in Vegas and only got to see shine down but I was super proud to take my 5-year-old son to see them in Irvine California. It's always interesting to see the non-spirit box fans in the crowd reaction to Courtney scream for the first time. But we absolutely loved it Thank you guys looking forward to seeing a show

[@Mass-produced]

As a huge fan of horror, I was so happy to hear the creepy comeback.

[@jsilverchannel]

This made me love this band even more!

[@hopeduffel9451]

I saw Spiritbox kick off the tour with Papa Roach and Shinedown with a bang in St. Louis, MO! I couldn't tell she wasn't 100% confident up there! They did amazing, everyone that night did amazing! That night along with seeing Jinjer, Breaking Benjamin, and Disturbed are the best concerts I've ever been to and 2 of my favorite nights of my life! I can't wait to see them all again someday. I will be seeing each band every chance I get till forever!

[@pecanpie45]

Good to hear an interview with one of the best bands rn

[@spongesurf]

Thanks for posting the Twitch hangout!! Loved the interview. Would like to note that the comparisons/experience that a band feels playing differing venues is a stark contrast to the fan experience. Especially now that ticket prices are out of control. I used to go to a ton of concerts when I was a teen and can no longer afford to. I actually skipped the last time Spiritbox came around because they were the first band up during Papa Roach/Shinedown and I couldn't afford a good seat for a half hour set. Even when I like all the bands I strongly prefer club and smaller venue shows because they are much more affordable but most importantly: they sound A LOT better than arenas that were made for sporting events. Arena sound quality is terribad. EDIT: Amphitheaters are, of course, a happy medium.

[@4111kack]

Nik, you ability to get these interviews basically from your bedroom is something to behold 🤘

[@stephaniehyden2440]

Love all three of you ❤ keep doing what your doing🌟🌟🌟 the new album is amazing😍

[@ichimarutetsu]

Nic literally introduced me to Spiritbox and I am so happy for it xD

[@mortisnoctu]

DUDE!!!!! This is awesome!!!!

[@charlesstacy4829]

Love them! Definitely miss the shows where you have 5 or 6 bands playing...my favorite part of a concert is seeing the opening bands. I found out about so many good bands back in the late 90s early 2000s from that. I still do that now. Spiritbox f**king rules.

[@Foobymaster1]

Im so happy to hear how much silent planet gets love. I cant wait to hear the whole album from them and spiritbox

[@AEtrane]

I've been a hardcore kid and metalhead since I was in highschool in the early 2000s, but I'm definitely one of SB's people: I love everything they put out, from the s/t EP to this one. I've also converted my wife and sister in law into SB people too, and they generally weren't into heavy music before. Soon, we'll be EVERYWHERE!

[@jsavage71]

Finally watching this 3 weeks later & my favorite part is when Mike is like, "I'm just happy to be with my wife all the time" and Courtney is like [SILENCE]. Mike is then like, "UNLESS I DON'T KNOW SOMETHING..." lol

[@gretavolpi2716]

Can't wait to see you guys in Milan with Architects

[@jhamilton1007]

I love the fact that Spiritbox mixes cleans with dirty's. They blend that contrast really well, and Courtney has such a beautiful singing voice, much like Amy Lee who i also love.

[@Rogueraven15]

I honestly think Courtney has the best blend of cleans and screams. The live one-take videos had me sold. She is my favorite person in the rock scene.

[@GetAsCloseAsYouCan]

Amy Lee sucks tho.

[@Betta66]

I watched Donnie Darko on Halloween night. It would be cool if Cellar Door the song was inspired by that. I also appreciated the Step Brothers reference at 32:20.

[@joshmorri5on455]

Que buen podcast, me agrada escucharlos asi a ellos. Yo soy muy fan desde que los escuche por primera vez, basicamente pq me siento muy identificados con ellos, hace una mezcla de sonidos que siempre quise hacer hace 15 años pero todos lo odiaban. Ellos lo llevaron a la realidad. Ahora mismo volvi a la guitarra, que tenia abandonada y este año he tocado mas que los ultimos 5 años juntos. Me vuelven esas ganas de hacer musica mezclando todas mis influencias, pero siempre desde el metal.

[@DanGartman]

I don't think I could put my finger on exactly how I can tell but it definitely makes sense that the songs all go together.

[@The_Red_Hand]

definition of making beautiful music together

[@agat_agat]

Can't wait to see Spiritbox in february :)

[@Shadyman526]

What Courtney said about the difference between a show and what a concert is was spot on. I've never once shown up just for a headliner. I watch that shit through and through and get my money's worth and end up finding amazing bands because of it \w/ Love you all, A huge fan of Spiritbox and Nik from Vancouver BC ❤ 🇨🇦 🍁 Also: Fuck Tim Hortons, Lavazza coffee is king

[@slybird411]

best interview of 3 dudes ever

[@zacharyamnott9958]

I saw them a few months ago in Bangor, Maine. They were dope. My wife was not ready lol.

[@nicolekrzyzanowski2952]

I saw spiritbox this year in Germany at Rock am Ring and when sam came out for yellowjacket i almost cried and freaked out in the best way🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍