Will Butler (To Live A Lie Records)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2021? (In order 1-5)
Both Neos represses were great, just got the Nothing/Integrity split but haven't listened yet, haven't heard the new Black Marble, new Nak'ay is great. I'm a bit embarrassingly out of the loop.
What band did you discover in 2021 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
I always have curveball ones of these compared to the music I release. Been on a Cunninlynguists kick and recently discovered Bluu Anxxiety and real into that.
How will you remember 2021? (In terms of music)
2021 was the year music started up again. I have only gone to see bands twice on one weekend so it's not in full swing yet but creeping towards careful normalcy. Definitely planning on playing it safe and wear a mask, not sure what to do if my band plays again being a singer.
What can we look forward to from you in 2022?
Spy - Habitual Offender LP, Backslider LP, Peace Test LP, NoComply discography LP, NoComply/Sidetracked split 7", NoComply/They Live split 5", probably some others. Staying busy.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2022?
I'm excited for the Scowl LP. I've been so busy that I don't know what else is coming up.
What went through your head the first time you played live in 2021 after the delay? (If you haven’t -- what do you anticipate when you hit that point?)
I touched on this before, really trying to stay safe for my friends and family. Vaccinations appear to help us not die from this virus but it sounds like the break-through infections aren't a walk in the park. On the other side of the coin I have eaten in public inside a few times. I'm really trying to balance safeness with being normal the best I can. Of the two shows my band got asked to play, one was on a big stage which I would feel generally safe to sing with my mask off.
Will Butler – social media links
- Twitter: @tolivealie
- Instagram: @tolivealie
