ACTORS interview: ‘There is no permanence, there is no forever’

Canadian post-punk band ACTORS discuss their third album “Our Love Will Live Forever,” arriving September 4, 2026 via Artoffact Records. The title originates from Jason Corbett’s grandparents’ tombstone, but gained profound new resonance when Corbett experienced a serious cardiac emergency during recording, forcing him to reconsider whether he could complete the project or perform live again. Rather than sentimentalizing survival, Corbett embraces a philosophy of impermanence: “There is no permanence, there is no forever.” The album explores what remains meaningful when permanence becomes unreliable. Corbett emphasizes instinct over intellectualization in composition, prioritizing emotional authenticity over technical complexity. Shannon Hemmett contributes visual concepts, including a star motif adapted from medieval armor engravings. Early singles “CTRL,” “Left On Read,” and “Youth” showcase the record’s emotional range. The interview examines how near-fatal circumstances reshaped Corbett’s creative perspective and motivations, alongside discussions of the band’s authorship dynamics and upcoming European tour.

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