Canadian trio Young Empires is building a young empire of followers. The rock group brings in various alternative, worldly sounds to build a sound that is definitively all their own. Their latest release, The Gates, was met with critical acclaim, and they are currently on tour with Dragonette. Check out their answers to our Yes-or-No questions below, and be sure to catch them while they’re still on tour!
1. Do you have any pets? – No
2. Do you have a guilty pleasure? – Yes
3. Do you have a favorite place to tour? – Yes
4. Is your latest album, The Gates, your best yet? – Yes
5. Do you manage your own social media account? – Yes
6. Do Canadians do it better? – Yes
7. Are you a fan of poutine? – Yes
8. Is there an artist or group you’ve been dying to collaborate with? – Yes
9. Do you enjoy creating music videos as much as you enjoy creating music? – Yes
10. Do you have a favorite song of all time? – No
11. Do you eat breakfast? – Yes
12. Were you excited to wrap up your tour at the end of October? – No
13. Is the music scene in Toronto better than it used to be? – Yes
14. Do you anticipate the addition of any new members in the future? – No
15. Do you have any pre-show rituals? – Yes
16. Is there an equal dynamic between all band members? – Yes
17. Have you always been interested in fashion? – Yes
18. Do you have an idea of when you want to release your next album? – Yes
19. Do you want children? – Yes
20. Did you enjoy answering these questions? – Yes
Disclaimer: Yes-or-No is a segment in which people we select to interview are prompted with 20 questions, and they are asked to respond with either “yes” or “no.”