Cure for Creativity is a young alternative rock band from Ajax who is getting ready to record some of their first tracks. With catchy punk rhythms and party anthem vocals, this young band has drawn on influences like Muse, The White Stripes and Sum 41; the result is a solid stage performance that is starting to attract some attention beyond their local scene.



Cure for Creativity took their show on the road in the Fall http://www.supernova.com/events/13229 , hitting up the Vancouver crowds with another local favourite Jesus Krysler. They returned ready to compete on the Supernova stage, and took home the fan-voted Wildcard in the Road to CMW. Cure for Creativity also played the HYSTERIA Finals this January and is now hitting the studio to get their originals laid out and ready for the world.



We grabbed an interview with this alt rock 4-pack to find out more about the band before their music drops…

Introducing Cure for Creativity:

Brandon Lawryshyn (Lead Vocals, Rythym Guitar)

Dillon Heywood (Lead Guitar)

Jesse Heywood (Bass, Backing Vocals)

Jordan Melo (Drums)


So what influences fo you each bring to the band?

Each member adds they're own "sound" to the band. Brandon's biggest influences are Spencer Chamberlain and Aaron Gillespie from Underoath, and Deryck Whibley from Sum 41, so his writing style is a blend of the two. Dillon's main influences are Jack White from The White Stripes/Raconteurs, so his writing style is a blend of those two. Jordan's biggest influence is Cobus Potgieter. Jesse's playing style is highly influenced by Mark Hoppus of Blink 182.

Any nicknames?

Nicknames wise, we don't really have any but we do call Murray Heywood our manager "The Locust."

What is your story; what got you where you stand as a band today?

The band started as just a jamming in the basement kinda thing. Brandon first played drums in the band, things weren't working out with our singer so Murray Heywood, our manager suggested that Brandon step up to vocals/guitar. Jordan we later added to the band, Jesse knew him from school and he totally fit in at the first practice we had together.

How would you describe your band’s sound?

Cure for Creativity's sound is really a blend of Brandon and Dillon's writing styles. Mixing the two gave us an alternative punk rock sound. Underoath being a really heavy band provides great heavy in-depth lyric inspirations. Muse and The Write Stripes both offer alternative sounding lyrics and music. Blending the two gives us our sound.



For you, what's the best thing about being part of a band?

The most rewarding thing about being in a band is being able to watch your progress and see the rewards of your hard work. Studio time, even this exposure pack is a prime example.

How did you find Supernova.com?

The band first found out about Supernova through a friend of Brandon's, Jared Kauffeldt from Kids With Fire. He mentioned that they put together shows and gave out prizes. We were in!

What is your most memorable moment (so far) as a band?

The most memorable moment so far as a band was the show at The Atria in Oshawa; it was our first live show together!

What would be your band’s ‘recipe’ for a good show?

Our recipe for putting together a good show is really just practicing a lot until we've put together a great set list order, and a really tight set. Practice really is one of the most important things about playing live music.

What is the most difficult thing about being a new band, in your opinion?

The biggest challenge for new bands is finding a unique sound. It took us a while to get ours the way we liked it, trying not to sound like every other band out there.



Do you believe there is ‘bad’ music?

We don't really think there is such a thing as bad music. All artists have talent, just there are un-preferred types of music. We've never really been into rap/hiphop, but that's not to say the artists aren't talented. Any other interesting things your fans should know about Cure for Creativity?

We do have kind of a little mascot. He's a plush banana with a Rosta hat, we call him Jamal.


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Cure for Creativity steps in to the studio this February to record their first original tracks, and we’re hoping to hear them hit the stage with new music sometime this Spring. Having experimented with some acoustic performances over the Winter, there’s no telling what this energetic young act is bringing to their alt rock sound.

In the meantime, you can connect with the artists on the band’s profile – leave them a comment to let them know what you think and be sure to watch for their upcoming release!