Episode 55: Nick Thomas – The Spill Canvas
The Spill Canvas. Credit: Supplied
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For over 20 years now, music-lovers of the world have been lucky enough to exist within the same timeline as The Spill Canvas.
Formed by Nick Thomas back in 2001, the group rose to fame throughout the decade, with their work equally being categorised as alternative rock, emo, pop rock, and more. Thanks to releases like the Denial Feels So Good EP, One Fell Swoop, and No Really, I'm Fine, the group managed to make a name for themselves as one of the finest groups in the genre.
Of course, they've never exactly had the mainstream success that some of their counterparts have had, but I'll be damned if they don't deserve as much – if not more – kudos than many other of their contemporaries.
This July, The Spill Canvas make their way down to Australia for the first time, touring in support of the 20th anniversary of One Fell Swoop. They'll also be joined by The Juliana Theory, who are themselves celebrating 25 years of the Emotion Is Dead album.
No matter how you slice it, a good time will be had by all.
This week, I was lucky enough to be joined by Nick Thomas, who was kind enough to put up with my fanaticism of the band while I asked some probing questions.
Anyway, have a listen to The Spill Canvas' One Fell Swoop, buy a ticket to their tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.
Nick Thomas’ Trusty Chords
Nick’s One Influential Artist (And One Honourable Mention!)
Justin Vernon
Chris Conley
Nick’s Three Impactful Albums
Jimmy Eat World – Clarity (1999)
Aesop Rock – None Shall Pass (2007)
Medium Build – Country (2024)
Nick’s Five Trusty Songs
Saves The Day – 'At Your Funeral' (2001)
Pinegrove – 'Rings' (2018)
The 1975 – 'Love It If We Made It' (2018)
Eminem – 'Wont Back Down (feat. Pink)' (2010)
Medium Build – 'Cuz Of U' (2023)
