Meghan Killimade runs wailingcity.com, she is also the drummer for Bedroom Rehab Corporation. I recently sat down with her to ask her some questions. It went something like this...
1. How would you best describe Bedroom Rehab Corporation?
Well the first thing people will notice is that there are just two of us – just bass and drums. We’ve been calling it “post grunge doom rock” although I’m not sure that completely describes the whole sound. It’s a sludgy brand of punk with a touch of 90’s rock/hardcore that doesn’t need guitar to carry melody. Adam’s love for bass effects and pedals really allows us to tap into some psychedelic sounds that add elements of drone and noise. There’s a lot of different genre’s mixed in – but one thing is for certain – it’s heavy, it’s loud and it’s definitely rockin’.
2. New London has a great music scene. Do you have any advice for a New Haven music scene that is trying to rebuild?
I think it’s important to get out to shows and support the bands/musicians that are playing - get to know your scene, support it and get involved. Getting the word out that shows are happening is also key. Bands forget to flyer, promote, and do the leg work for their shows – you have to do your homework to create that buzz. Also very important: working together. New London has just started to learn that it’s not all about one person or one band that creates a scene – it’s about getting a team together and working to create really successful and fun events/projects. There are so many great examples of this for New London right now: The Whalie Awards, I AM Festival, Hygienic’s annual art show (ETC!). So many people from all areas of our scene, (musicians, artists, media, show goers), work extremely hard to make these events happen. The more hands and ideas involved – the better and stronger your scene will be. It encourages more people to take pride in their music scene and city.
3. There is always a new group of bands surfacing in New London. Are there any new(er) bands you are really excited about?
I’m really digging Anchors Of ’76 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Anchors-of-76/186253648058468), right now – they’re a great new rock band that unofficially debuted at The Whalie Awards last month – they’ve got an official debut at Oasis on June 18th. There’s also Wrist Like This (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002318504261), which is quite a New London ‘super-group’ if you will – they’ve got quite a buzz going right now. Their next show is at Oasis July 23rd, (if they don’t book something before then). Everyone should check out both bands!
4. You are in a few different bands. All with a different sound. If you had to pinpoint one musical style as your favorite what style would it be?
I’m really all over the place when it comes to music I like so this is really hard question for me. I grew up on punk and ska so that’s always going to be a huge part of me, but I’d say overall I’m a sucker for rockabilly, and good old fashion rock’n’roll.
5. What is your favorite record of all time?
Oh how I hate this question. So hard to say just one and especially of all time! One album I know I will forever play over and over again, and BLARING, is The Royale Brothers (self titled). Speaking of – “Royale Reunion” on July 30 at Stash’s – benefit for the Phil Agins scholarship – more details at www.wailingcity.com.
6. Outside of New London where is your favorite club or city to play in?
I absolutely love Portland, Maine and their music scene – a great example of a port city built around arts and music. They have really awesome clubs and venues and have an extremely strong arts community. There are so many things about this city I love. Both New London and New Haven should pay great attention to their example!
7. If you could join 1 New Haven band for a day who would it be?
I’d probably have to say Cavemen Go - they always have so much fun on stage!!! Love them! I also love Crooked Hook, although I’m not sure if they’re still around …
catch Bedroom rehab corporation as part of the "New London Invasion" in association with the Ideat Village festival June 16th at Elm Bar (372 elm st new haven)
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