J.B : PUNCHLINE 13 Was created over 14 years ago in 2001 with the release of “Mirror” and left creeping on the back burner and now the latest “Cut The Rope”. Was there a transitioning period between those years fulfilling previous requests before fullymoving forward?SLY: I took a well needed break from the scene and wrote around 45 songs during thattime. I felt I didn’t have the right band at that time. I met my partner Matt Dorionin 2013 on the set of an interview for MusiquePlus with my old band MEN’O’STEEL& spoke right after about future projects and we’ve decided to reform PUNCHLINE13 & do a record. A couple of days later, Ian, Alexis & Alain joined the band. Alainleft the band right after the record was done & Hugo Larouche took the drumsfrom that point on. J.B: You have that Pop Punk feel good sound reminiscent of the early 90’s skate punk anymentionable influences in there?SLY: DESCENDENTS, ALL, BIG DRILL CAR, DOUGHBOYS, BUDDY HOLLY, GREEN DAY,ELVIS COSTELLO... J.B : You ever smoke a old Powell Bonite board that was a common thing back in the day?SLY: Haha! Yep, These were the days... My first board was a VISION KEN PARK (1stedition) though...M.D: For myself, I had a Caballero, I used to love that board as a kid!!! J.B: Stand Records how’s that going so far?SLY: These guys rule... They are legends in the punk rock scene... MEN’O’STEEL wasthe first album to be released on 2112 records back in the 90’s (Paget Williamsfirst label) and now 20 years later, PUNCHLINE 13 is the first STAND recordsalbum (Paget Williams new label) M.D: It’s great to work with guys that actually understand our music! J.B : I noticed a Roofing Hatchet in the group shot on the website a tribute to the reality ofThe Daily Grind?M.D: It’s to cut the rope!!! A metaphor to leave the past behind.

INTERVIEW WITH SYLVAIN CAMPEAU AND MATT DORION

J.B : Also the Furry Mask is that playing back to the roots of The Montreal Subculture?M.D: She’s not a member of the band. We had to separate her from the band visually.And we actually like the costumes and the set up. The clash of her and the barberworks well. J.B: The Tour this year so far is mostly staying Local in Quebec but doing a couple ofopenings for some bigger Punk Legends. Any thoughts on a more broader CanadianTour?SLY: Yes... The record just came out and hell yeah we are planning to visit the world ifthere is a demand ; )We are playing with PENNYWISE on March 22nd in Montreal and with FACE TOFACE on MARCH 28th at the Mont St-Bruno plus a Quebec & Ontario tour inMarch, April & May..J.B: The legendary Pouzza Fest is one of Montreal’s gems how do you feel being part ofthat scene?M.D : We enjoy relating with Hugo Mudie (Owner) and Pouzza brings life to the city. Itexposes us to a rock (punk rock) audience. We grew up with that scene and a lotof these bands are influences of us. J.B: The Title “Cut the Rope” on the newest Release is that the Motivational reference tobeing full on committed?SLY: It’s a new band a new life... let’s cut the rope from our old bands and even fromthe earlier PUNCHLINE 13’s version. FRESH START. J.B: Lyrical content of the songs from “Home” and “ Into the Dark” along with ‘Sitting on astar” all have that personal thoughts shining through what inspires you in contentchoice?SLY: People around me... Everything around me... The world is a sad place to be rightnow but I’m a positive person.J.B: Is there a hommage to the life style of the Fifties in there with the classic Barber hangout talking about life and friends?SLY: Yes... I’ve been listening to a lots of music from the 50’s while writing this recordso I became a big fan of that time period. Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley...J.B: The songs “Sitting on a Star” and “ Last Cut” has that slow it down and reflect feel “ Doyou think that’s missing in the youth of today”?M.D: We enjoy writing songs that are positive. Too many depressing songs in the last15 years. J.B: You did a cover once of “Footloose” is that the connection of growing up in a smalltown lifestyle?SLY: Ahah... Maybe... I love this movie a lot though. It is just a fun song and the 80’sbeen one of the best musical years also... M.D: It’s a great toe tapping live song to play. Every time we play it, people connect,there is no generation gap!J.B: I usually end with a famous quote or most inspirational book? Lately for me I think “Brave New World” and “1984” seem to fit the latest in society’s views, any famous quoteor book that inspires you that comes to mind?SLY: SHADES OF GREY.... Haha... What a sad story ; )

March 20th @ Bar L’Anti in St. HyacintheMarch 21 @ Le Piranha in MontrealMarch 22 @ Metropolis (w/Pennywise and Anti-Flag) in MontrealMarch 28th @ Ski Mont St. Bruno (with Face To Face) in St - BrunoApril 4 @ Scanner Bistro in Quebec City May 1 @ CMW in TorontoMay 15 @ Pouzza Fest in MontrealMay 16 @ Pouzza Fest in Montreal