The Downbeat Podcast - Currents

My guests this week are Brian and Chris of Connecticut metalcore band CURRENTS. Chris is already Downbeat alumni with his other band SHADOW OF INTENT, so we talk about balancing two very successful bands, as well as touring, the history of the band, accidentally stealing riffs, nando's and much more.
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[@notsteventyler]

It’s refreshing to see how Chris is super confident in his abilities but not cocky about it. Doesn’t deflect all the compliments but also isn’t condescending or patronizing about what he knows, and he isn’t afraid to acknowledge that he’s smart and very talented. Love this episode!

[@Rich_N]

It’s been so great to watch these guys rise. They are great on stage and so nice off stage. This was a great podcast.

[@rareformx]

Napoleon name drop. Wish they were still around! Loving this episode.

[@parsnipmetonothing]

Bryan, the sweethart of a person, that writes sad lyrics :) Magical. Amazing episode.

[@proddreamatnight]

God dude you can just hear in Brian's voice that he's a vocalist

[@Sylvanari]

Clear and resonant like a well-tuned bell.

[@enjoijose3155]

Lmao I was thinking the same thing before I looked at these comments 😂

[@pres4515]

you have to bring Invent Animate

[@forevermarked5826]

Two greatest bands ever Currents and Invent animate

[@tfwnoyandere]

@@forevermarked5826 gee i wonder which one you like more

[@Frenchieboi1886]

Ive never clicked on a new podcast upload so fast. Fucking love Currents

[@3.eRicc_]

this is the greatest podcast on earth. banger after banger after banger after banger

[@Everblack666]

I've been obsessed with "The Death We Seek" fuck yea, dude 🤘

[@phanaticz]

The episode I've been waiting for! Currents is by far my favorite Metalcore band!

[@rawrmusic55]

Top tier band. Craig killing it with the great guests, classy setup and hilarious banter. This podcast has zero weakness.

[@penandplugs]

ADAM IS ME! That is so sick. Great answer!!!

[@MitchellRageQuit]

Currents fucking slaps I’m seeing them live for the second time 🤘🏼😎🤙🏼💯

[@marcofreitas17]

I don't usually like podcasts, but every episode of this one is so much fun that I'm already looking forward to the next one! Excellent work!

[@reynlord666]

Love to hear this thank you

[@NotLuigi]

You know that Chris is a fan of the podcast because he absolutely played Craig with that Nandos lie

[@rocioiribe5841]

Chris has been on the podcast

[@dreamawakeclan]

"Big brain in that chair," I mean, his last name is Wiseman. XD I love Currents, they're my favorite band. These boys have helped me through more than I care to share. I am forever grateful for them and the music they write. Thanks for having Brian and Chris. I spoke with Chris once about him writing an instrumental for me. Once I get the money up, it's happening.

[@taramacsweeney9394]

Currents are really in a league of their own. Love these dudes and their music so much!! Can’t wait for a headliner in Aus 🎉

[@Austinwevo]

One of my favorite bands!! Thank you, Craig.

[@LeveleR]

Man i went and checked out that video of Brian doing Quantum Flux and holy FUCK

[@MikeCaputo]

Chris Wiseman for president

[@Alex_zyb]

Craig was a bit unhinged on this one, great ep as always! Any chance for a Limmy episode? I know its not music related but it would be hilarious.

[@CoenBijpost]

Rock bands absolutely need to start creating merch in different colours, man. I’m always looking to support bands, but black looks so incredibly bad on me. I turn ghostly white 👻 when wearing black (or white for that matter). Give me pink or neon green or whatever, instead of all this black!

[@djandrewification]

45:50 sometimes i feel like guitarists have kindred spirits haha. Napoleon is a deep cut. Villains too. I feel like a bunch of us grew up watching beheadingatraitor youtube and pulled tons of inspiration

[@deadsoulxiii]

off camera i was fist pumping at the villians mention. 10-56 still gets stuck in my head to this day (and yes, am guitarist haha)

[@djandrewification]

@@deadsoulxiii 10 code goes harddddd

[@Cyber_Chriis]

Didn’t know what voice I expected from Chris, but it’s not this somehow.

[@davidpalmer8419]

LOVE CURRENTS, Thank you daddy Craig for the great episode.

[@AndrewJShirley]

The Live Nation thing, some bands and venues are not getting the money all the time, and it does seem to be a temporary thing and the charges are going to come back. Tank the Tech did a whole (at least a few) video(s) on it.

[@dyssil666]

Probably an obvious one, what is it when a band is “striking “?

[@AndrewJShirley]

The Electric in Brixton is a sick venue, always had great sound there any time I've been.

[@Dayz-yl9dq]

CURRENTS ❤❤❤❤ ugh

[@coIey]

anyone know what shirt craig is wearing?? its sick

[@jasonchristensen2336]

I love that Chris is always in a Metallica shirt

[@RobertFernandes2000]

Super stoked to see these boys in Boston!!

[@robinv00rt]

Serum is the best synth vst and i will die on that hill.

[@rdmptn3828]

boundaries or invent animate next? 🥺

[@CoenBijpost]

Easter Thursday is a thing. It’s easter for 40 days in the Catholic church. And the first entire week is easter Sunday, btw. Sunday for an entire week. Just some random info for ya 😂🙏

[@fallonhodges1417]

Check out the band October Noir!!! They’re fucking awesome. I would love to see you interview Tom and the band

[@MrDan1705]

Weird they don't sound check, the sound at 02 Islington was horrendous for them. Definitely wasn't the venue as Sentinels and Oceans ate Alaska were awesome

[@dbwc1175]

Saw them in October with Polaris. Hung out after the show with the boys for a few minutes. Awesome band, better dudes. Seeing them again on the 30th with The Amity Affliction and Dying Wish. Can't fucking wait!!

[@owenbighead]

Boundaries asap pls

[@anavkx]

Always weird remembering Simon has a voice...

[@deadsoulxiii]

im sorry

[@LostWithinOfficial]

Nothing of any substance to add. Just wanted to say I f**k*ng love this Podcast. The effort you're putting in, while simultaneously being more relaxed is showing so well. I hope the Podcast continues to grow and you have continued success. Thanks for the entertainment and laughs! - PS. I'm the muppet that subscribed to your Twitch channel for 6 months in advance. So don't f**k me about mate. Fanks

[@laxstateofmind]

Nice! I love Currents

[@roughdiamond_]

Really enjoyed this episode. Love Currents. Wish they spoken more about 'The Death We Seek' with regards to the tracks, inspiration, making of etc, but loved the episode still

[@tfwnoyandere]

you kinda sound like daniel craig. bet youve never heard that one before. and no im not american believe it or not lol

[@tfwnoyandere]

i think it was one of the records after obzen that was programmed. koloss or violent sleep

[@SilviaAfurisita]

I swear songkick still has the picture of the children if you look up Currents, I tried to see how those kids would turn into the band members I know for so long 😂

[@kolinmccormick1261]

That Villains/Youth Forever mention came out of nowhere! Great band!

[@shades1159]

THE BOYS.

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

I only got in to currents 2 years ago saw them live twice last year first their headlining tour for the death we seek then with polaris Brian is such an amazing vocalist. he sounds spot on live. even though I just got in to them, they are easily top 3 metalcore bands for me right now

[@1000MILESANDCOUNTING]

These chaps are from my state in the good old USA. A fantastic listen!

[@CaffeineHigh14]

“Drink til I can’t blink”

[@forevermarked5826]

I always sing " drink till I can't think". Makes more sense too me

[@0owmjapo0]

SOLOS. SOLOS. AND MORE SOLOS. That's what we want haha. Solo of Intent

[@sartajhanspal5604]

6:54 upgrading what exactly? And soon afterwards at like 7:15 the numbers like 800, then 1200 etc what do those mean?

[@reynlord666]

Venues. the numbers are the capacity of the venues.

[@sartajhanspal5604]

@@reynlord666 gotcha, thanks 👍🏻

[@cr00kz]

Mugshot fucking rips. Stoked they keep getting on these big tour packages. Their guitarist is a fucking riff magnet

[@DavidBriganti421]

Downbeat website and merch are 🔥 mate! Congratulations! Finally got my stage shorts

[@GHO84]

Currents was 🔥 - Surprised they didn't play at a bigger venue!

[@TessKay]

Chris politely listening to the Eastenders drum sample story as if he didn't hear it the last time he was on the podcast

[@nicoalexanderia3140]

"you'd be Currants as in fucking raisins" has me dead 44:21

[@CullyColantino]

The Tale of My Defeat boutta do NUMBERS this month

[@jarrod.ives92]

serum gang 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@athehut]

30:09 Why we not allowed to talk about Procession?

[@madisimonne]

Another banger. Killing it this year #locked #in

[@Veeto]

love hearing them talk about the undeground. met craig there!

[@enjoijose3155]

I will see y’all tomorrow in Denver 💯💯

[@TrealFOET]

Its crazy how talented chris is

[@manuelaalmeidacoelho1302]

Love this band so much 🤘

[@Dayz-yl9dq]

YES I AM HERE - Brian lol

[@Jorgetime]

Definitely a big brain guy

[@noname-mn9nm]

Mezingers!

[@BazirkTheGinger]

🤘🤘

[@scattaredlight]

I’m such a fake fan! I never noticed that Chris is a member of Currents and Shadow of Intent 🫠🤣 thanks for the episode🖤

[@rocioiribe5841]

Go back to the downbeat episode with shadow

[@metalheadblues]

He's the brain child of both. Dude is a monster!

[@black_hunter.369]

👏🏻

[@kellet1984]

Happy Easter to me! Choco bunnies and Currents

[@TheSexiestMage]

What does striking mean?

[@reynlord666]

when the headline band removes their whole drum kit from the stage for the opening bands