Rainer Fronz (Learning Curve Records / Caterwaul Music Community)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2022? (In order 1-5)
- Asbestos Worker - The Seperation
- Chat Pile - God's Country
- The Bobby Lees - Bellevue
- S-E-R-V-I-C-E - Drag Me
- Green/Blue - Paper Thin
What band did you discover in 2022 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Well I knew about them for a long time and was a big fan, but seeing Couch Slut live for the first time was pretty epic. Somewhat life changing for all those involved I would say -- life impacting as in blunt force trauma. I look forward to the experience again in the future.
How will you remember 2022? (In terms of music)
We finally got to put on Caterwaul and am excited to plan and do it again in 2023. I am also excited that shows are back to a somewhat normal vibe and that production of records is leveling off. Plus there is now vinyl pressing in MPLS which is cool.
What can we look forward to from you in 2023?
Caterwaul bigger, louder and faster? Some great new releases on Learning Curve Records.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2023?
New LCR releases: Elephant Rifle, Intercourse, The Tunnel, Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends / Lung split LP, Tongue Party and more!
Live shows are still a mixed bag as we adapt to social gatherings in a COVID world. What is something positive you see about touring right now? Anything you’d like to see change?
I just like it that people seem more excited to attend shows now since the lockdowns. The support for touring bands seems at a high level as well. It feels like a good vibe and I hope it stays that way and doesn't get stale. Support local and touring bands. Go play shows out of town, take a risk. Play a show outside your "genre," don't listen to gatekeepers. That's it, and get off the internet.
Rainer Fronz – social media links
- Twitter: @lcrmpls
- Instagram: @learningcurverecords
