THE SPILL CANVAS Celebrate 20 Years Of One Fell Swoop With First-Ever Australian Tour

Interview by Angela Croudace
Nick Thomas, frontman of The Spill Canvas, is bringing something
special to Australian fans this year — a long-awaited celebration
of their beloved 2005 album One Fell Swoop. Speaking ahead of their
debut tour Down Under, Thomas shared his excitement and gratitude
for being able to continue making music nearly two decades
on.
“To get to do this for even a year, let alone over 20, is a marvel
in and of itself,” he said. “We’ve never been to Australia, so to
come over now and play this album in full feels really
special.”
The tour, a co-headlining run with fellow emo pioneers The Juliana
Theory, marks a major milestone for both bands. Thomas credits
Emotion Is Dead as a formative influence in his own musical
journey, and says he’s thrilled to share the stage with artists he
once idolised. “I grew up listening to them — now we’re friends.
It’s wild.”
The Spill Canvas will perform One Fell Swoop front to back, staying
true to its original sequencing. “We spent a lot of time curating
the track list as a journey,” Thomas explained. “It just feels
right to honour it that way.” After the final track,
Self-Conclusion, Thomas plans to segue into a few more fan
favourites to round out the night.
Despite never visiting Australia before, Thomas is embracing the
adventure with enthusiasm. “I’d love to see the Opera House, meet
people, maybe spot a kangaroo. I’m also — embarrassingly — a big
fan of Below Deck Down Under. Captain Jason is my hero!”
Reflecting on the recording of One Fell Swoop, Thomas recalled
humble beginnings at Black Lodge Studios in Kansas with producer Ed
Rose. “It was our first real studio experience. I remember Ryan
Pope from The Get Up Kids giving me a shoulder rub while I was
recording guitar. I tried to play it cool, but I was freaking
out.”
Over the years, The Spill Canvas has toured with major acts like
the Goo Goo Dolls and OneRepublic. Thomas fondly recalled an
evening where Ryan Tedder listened to his demos and gave thoughtful
feedback. “Moments like that are unforgettable. It’s what makes
this lifestyle feel like a shared journey.”
After all these years, Thomas remains a passionate music fan,
recently inspired by artists like Medium Build and Bilmuri (not the
actor). “Always be a fan,” he said. “That’s what keeps it
exciting.”
Check out the full interview for more.


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