TRAUMA MODEL || HARDCORE FOR THE HARDER
Photo Cred 📸: @davidpraph
Based out of Kingston, Ontario and formed in 2018, Trauma Model is a band that has the ability to appeal to any listener. With clear influences from multiple genres this trio is tasteful to any pallet. They have the ability to convey their anger but in a way that makes sense and connects with the listener, a freight train of passion. With heavy and low riffs and powerful lyrics they bring their dedication to life with every single they put out and it doesn’t stop there.
Their artistry in their performance from live shows to their music videos is extremely compelling, you can tell they put their heart into every aspect of their music. Working along with some of Ontario’s most noted videographers and photographers Dylan Gould and David Praph, this trio is surrounded by success and it will only propel them further in their future. We are very proud to call them one of Ontario’s own.
We had the pleasure of talking with vocalist Derek McInroy and ask him some questions.
WHERE DOES YOUR NAME TRAUMA MODEL COME FROM?
We were brainstorming names after a few practices in 2018 and Mitch had thought of the name already. We all liked it and here we are.
Additionally, Go Devil's Go Phillies
FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVEN’T HEARD OF YOU BEFORE, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BAND?
I've always found it really hard to pin point a specific genre, so I usually just tell people we play heavy music - and then agree with the first band they ask me if we sound like.
WHAT ARE YOUR MAJOR INFLUENCES?
I know for me personally when this band started, I wanted to make music similar to the likes of World of Pain, Hometown Hate, Rukus, Nasty, etc - but generally speaking as a band we all like a variety of different artists. It can range from Underoath to country music to a ton of stuff. I guess we just take influence from everything.
WHAT ARE SOME LOCAL BANDS YOU’D LIKE TO PLAY WITH OR SHOUTOUT?
Constrain, Sinner, Kawthra, Thousand Knives, Scarfold, Northwalk, Plead, RD, DA and Rust are the first ones that come to my mind - please listen to & support them!
I haven't seen Deadbolt or Jenafur play yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
Also a shoutout to David Praph, Samantha Dotson & Nick Ginn for being three really good people.
AFTER BEING A PART OF THE HARDCORE COMMUNITY FOR SOMETIME NOW, WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT IT?
I have met a majority of my best friends through not just the hardcore scene, but the heavy music scene in general.
Also just the feeling of seeing a new band for the first time still makes me happy. It's just one of those feelings.
Friends family forever 666.
WHAT’S COMING UP FOR THE BAND THIS YEAR?
Hopefully playing some gigs this summer & hanging out with our friends! We have some things in the works for the fall but we can't go quite into detail yet. Hopefully touring as much as possible & probably getting around to making a new record at some point.
“THEY ARE SOME OF THE MOST FUN PEOPLE THAT I’M PROUD TO WORK WITH. INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS AND FRIENDS, THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP ME OUT AND THERE’S NOT MANY OTHER PEOPLE I’D RATHER SHOOT GUNS OFF AND CREATE ART WITH”
- DYLAN GOULD , @staygoulden
Check out their newest music video shot and edited by Dylan Gould below:
