Daryl (The Bollweevils)
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What are your top five albums that were released in 2021? (In order 1-5)
- Turnstile - Glow On
- Descendents - 9th and Walnut
- Naked Raygun - Over The Overlords
- Face To Face - No Way Out But Through
- The Raging Nathans - Waste My Heart
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 would have to say that I "discovered" Planes Mistaken For Stars. I started listening after I had heard Gared was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. To hear that he was still working on new music this whole last year of his life just shows how to live. It's inspiring and powerful. What a great testimony to living and loving life and to do what you love and not take any day for granted. Listening to Planes Mistaken For Stars now reminds me to live an inspired life every day.
How will you remember 2021? (In terms of music)
I will remember 2021 as a year where the music community got together and found ways to get back to performing. Everyone seemed so elated to get back out and do what we love. Everyone did their part to make it all possible by following mitigation strategies. Although some events got cancelled and some tours were derailed, we got together and made more events possible than last year.
What can we look forward to from you in 2022?
The Bollweevils will be getting our new LP out in 2022 and doing more live shows. I am really looking forward to 2022.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2022?
Besides our LP, I am looking forward to the March release of Hygiene by Drug Church.
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?)
Stepping out on the Riot Fest stage for our first show back was a moment of pure joy. It was akin to a dark presence being exorcised from my body. Nothing beats the feedback from a live audience. Such a great positive in a time where we were apart for so long. It's just what I, the doctor, needed!
