Interview with Catfish and the Bottlemen

With their infectious music and personalities, Catfish and the Bottlemen blew us away at their debut Toronto performance last Sunday. It was wonderful finally meeting the group ahead of their set. For those of you who often read A Music Blog, Yea?, you'll know that we've featured Catfish in multiple interviews, concert reviews, and other posts. There was also this unique sense of community we felt when speaking with them; it's a gratifying feeling when a band we respect so much has a mutual respect and familiarity for what we do.
Not only that, but they're one of the most humble groups we've had the opportunity of meeting. You could tell they had a genuine care for their fans -- after their show, they stayed outside the venue and signed all of their fans' vinyls and CDs and even made selfie videos with the ones who requested. It's a wonderful thing to see a group so hard-working, gracious, and talented.
With that said, we folks at AMBY wish the absolute best to Catfish and the Bottlemen -- between you and us, we have a feeling they are going to be massive. After their impressive set in Toronto, we sat down with frontman Van McCann to discuss meeting Ewan McGregor, album artwork, conquering North America, Little Comets, and being a test tube baby.

[@lukeopia450]

"Id strongly advise you to buy the album because mydad wants a new jet ski" i died

[@AliciaAtoutOfficial]

Haha! Great line right there.

[@reddecember02]

I like the story about his necklace! ☺

[@elaineinapickle]

This girl is seriously such a great interviewer, you never feel uncomfortable watching her and she asks genuinely good questions where van can actually give a good response

[@AliciaAtoutOfficial]

Thank you so much! It's so nice to read something like this.

[@SevenFridays]

Van is such a nice guy!!

[@jackcordingley2820]

This girl has interviewed these guys a couple times and she does a great job

[@ThePunkkitten]

Van's favorite Catfish songs are my fave songs. Love cocoon and Hourglass - and they feel entirely representative of his personality. What an adorably modest gent!

[@katievictoria9039]

Van is the most down to earth and sweetest person ever . I'd do ANYTHING to meet him omg I'm crying , don't change van I love you so much , ps don't cut your hair anymore , I want it like it is in this video xxxxxxx!!!!!!!

[@domeafavourpiledriver]

this is one of the best interviews ever!

[@abbycap302]

love the story about hourglass! great interview!

[@AliciaAtoutOfficial]

Thanks for watching! We have a new interview with them here, too! th-cam.com/video/ep13OxdXrZ0/w-d-xo.html

[@asseater0077]

Hourglass is my fav too! I swear that's being played at my wedding

[@small.george_drums]

First thing he mentions in an interview is Greggs 😂

[@Jollibeetapsilog]

van please dont ever change

[@marthaxj]

what a lovely interview!

[@AliciaAtoutOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@karissam1071]

RIVER!!! Love your icon :)

[@patrickh6500]

Rockin' The Streets shirt

[@gianella2154]

loveee his necklace, he always uses it. LOVEEE UU VAN

[@kyrarose3326]

I was at that Toronto Gig and it was such a great show. Still buzzing!

[@OrangeCrush7330]

This is soo cool!! Great channel. I liked and subbed and I will definitely keep watching

[@shadowbenshorebatten2542]

▼ ikr :)

[@esotericed8736]

Man asked her if she new bout greggs lol

[@courtneycash6911]

Wait is this the girl in his music video for cocoon?????

[@Kris-bj4iv]

He looks a bit uncomfortable in these interviews. Probably because the interviewer is too beautiful!

[@AliciaAtoutOfficial]

Haha! Thanks very much.