Episode 17: Matt Cronk (CNTS, Qui)

[A shorter print version of this interview first appeared online at New Noise Magazine - you can read it here]Although a minor spelling adjustment has helped LA-punk-rockers CNTS avoid falling foul of online algorithms, it makes little difference when referring to the band out loud. Therefore, welcome to the sweariest episode yet of Whatever Comes Next.So hold onto your hats — and if you need to, clutch your pearls. Matt Cronk is the frontman of said CNTS and boy, has he been through some tough times in recent years. We go in depth on the major car accident that had all kinds of physical ramifications, ultimately leading to a botched surgery and a severed vocal cord.Through a certain amount of luck, Matt found a way to get his voice back far quicker than anyone could have reasonably hoped. It certainly would have been a complicated conversation if he’d had to sign everything (and not very practical for this audio version of the interview). On that note, as you may be aware, these episodes are now going up in video form on YouTube. You can watch the video version of this interview by clicking here.Despite Matt’s recent trials and tribulations this was one of the most fun interviews I’ve ever done. I took a punt right at the start that Matt would have a dark sense of humour (not much of a punt, I’ve heard his music!) and it seems like he had fun too. Thoughts & Prayers is out now on Ipecac. If you haven’t listened to the album yet, do so. It’s a dirty-punk-rock treat. Below is a little sample and probably my favourite song on the album. It’s possibly my favourite song of the year so far in fact.And if you’re wondering about the bizarre video, hey, we talk about that too, plus a whole lot more…Thanks for reading and listening. Subscribe for free to receive new posts each week. I’ve got some great guests loaded in the chamber and ready to go. Don’t miss out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomosman.substack.com