The Satisfactory are a Montreal-based band breathing new life into dance rock through their impassioned lyricism and infectious instrumentation. The Satisfactory’s aesthetic recalls the  musical stylings of the 1960s Britpop movement, allowing for upbeat and moshpit-friendly rock tracks, but they definitely are not afraid to get a little sad and downtrodden every now and again. The band’s take on a nostalgic era of music made them an easy pick as the focus for our second episode of The Extended Plays. 

Three of the four band members stopped by The Humble Abode to perform stripped-back versions of “Ask Me” and “Lover” from their new self-titled album, as well as treating our viewers to an unreleased track titled “Way Up in the Countryside”. They sat down with our host, Sofia Dawson, to discuss their history and origins as a group, their approaches to music, and their general distaste for Gene Gallagher. The conversations with the band members are insightful looks into the group’s experiences recording their newest release and the true enjoyment that can happen when creating and performing with the right people.