Intervals

Intervals is the primary creative vehicle for Canadian guitarist Aaron Marshall, a central figure in the 'bedroom producer to touring pro' pipeline of the 2010s. Originally emerging from the djent movement, Intervals helped redefine the genre by stripping away the aggressive vocals and nihilistic tones common to the scene, replacing them with jazz-fusion sensibilities and pop-inspired melodicism.

The project's history is marked by a brief, polarizing experiment with vocals on the album 'A Voice Within,' after which Marshall returned to a purely instrumental format, solidifying his status as a modern guitar hero. His sound is characterized by a 'singable' approach to lead guitar, utilizing hybrid picking and wide-interval leaps that have influenced a generation of 'Instagram guitarists.' Critically, Intervals is lauded for bridging the gap between the technical density of Animals as Leaders and the accessible, upbeat energy of math-pop. The project occupies a unique cultural space as a bridge between the metal underground and the broader world of high-fidelity audiophile music and technical musicianship circles.