Matt Hutchison (Shattered Platter Publicity)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2023? (In order 1-5)
- David Holmes - Blind on a Galloping Horse (Heavenly Recordings)
- The Dead Brothers - Death Is Forever (Voodoo Rhythm Records)
- Don Cherry Trio - ORTF Recordings Paris 1971 (Caz Plak)
- Acid King - Beyond Vision (Blues Funeral Recordings)
- Nervous Jerk - Ugly Losers Club (Dust Up Records)
What band did you discover in 2023 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Muslimgauze because he created such a visceral sound by incorporating Middle Eastern musical elements with
electronic music. He released 90 albums on 32 different record labels and only played 15 shows before dying young
at 37; the guy had been producing music his whole life.
How will you remember 2023 (in terms of music)?
Same as last year, there are still some incredible bands and labels from outside America that a lot of the North American mainstream press are overlooking. Also, I’m stoked the Neighborhood Brats are back; they’re one of my favorite punk bands going.
What can we look forward to from you in 2024?
More pitches from Shattered Platter!
What records are you looking forward to most in 2024?
Hopefully, there will be a new release from Crisis Actor -- those guys are awesome and have one of the best drummers in punk rock right now. The Devils also announced a new album, so that should be interesting. Caz Plak is releasing another Don Cherry album, and that label puts serious thought and effort into the packaging concepts of their records. The biggest bummer of 2023 is the death of Kevin "Geordie" Walker; he was one of the best guitarists with an unmatched style. I hope Killing Joke releases some new recordings with him sometime next year. Also, I discovered a great author named Constance Debré, who has a new book coming out next March through Semiotexte. Her style is pretty punked out with street realism told in straightforward prose, but SHOULD a soundtrack ever be
planned to accompany this book release, I'm curious who'd appear on one given Debré's style.
With physical media sales seemingly less popular than ever, what are some the best ways that fans can help to support the musicians when they go to a live show?
Buy a ticket to the show, and take the guest list when it's offered. Buy a shirt or a record; gas is expensive, and no one’s getting rich here.
