Interviews: The Naked High

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Stoner Rock band, The Naked High, from Canada. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?

The Naked High is about feeling free. It was originally thought of due to a Psilocybin mushroom trip. It’s the sort of name that can mean many things but to us, it means complete creative freedom. We had to think about something that could represent us as a whole.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

We learn from the legends and just put our own spin on it. Rock n Roll is just natural to us.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Charlie, Phil and Hugo all played together for years and then I came in on vocals. I showed up to the first jam with a half bottle of whisky. It was instant chemistry and we wrote the song Liquid Love.

4. Each band member favourite band?

Simon-Alice In Chains Hugo- Black Sabbath Charlie- Pantera Phil- Ozzy 

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Inspiration comes from everywhere. We pay attention to how our favourite songs are crafted and put our own spin on it too. We really learn from the best when we sit down and listen to some of those classic heavy metal and rock n roll records from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

6. Where was your last gig?

Our last gig was with Sandveiss at Turbo Haus in Montreal a little bit before the pandemic hit. It was a packed show and a great night.

7. Where would you like to act?

We would love to start playing in Europe. It would be the next step that makes sense.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

We would love to tour with bands like Black Label Society, Eyehategod, Superjoint. Anything really dirty in sound and anything rock n roll.

9. Whom not?

We would not say no to a gig. Anywhere. Anyone. Anytime. 10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that? Stage Fright does not seem to be an issue. We love people and we live for the crowd. You have to believe in your own abilities and walk out there with the confidence to dominate the audience.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Black Sabbath. Ozzy. Alice In Chains. Down. Skid Row. Guns n Roses. Pantera.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

A fan once asked charlie if she could perform oral sex on him after coming off the stage.

13. What do you think of your fans?

We love them for supporting us through and through.

14. What do you think of our site?

I think it’s great how you support and share underground music and how simple it is to browse by category.

15. Something add?

Keep in touch with The Naked High. We are currently writing the next album and have great music coming at you in the future and when we play your town you have to come and see what a rock n roll show looks like.