Sam Russo
What are your top five albums that were released in 2023? (In order 1-5)
- Chris Cresswell - The Stubbornness of the Young
- Tightwire - Head Full of Snakes
- The Bollweevils - Essential
- The Gaslight Anthem - History Books
- boygenius - the record
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?
Chloe Hawes is fucking great. I’ve been listening to I Am The Avalanche on repeat for months, too.
How will you remember 2023 (in terms of music)?
A great tour with No Trigger, an equally wonderful tour with Vinnie Caruana (he owes me 50 grand), playing some great full band shows, and putting out a beautiful little Christmas 7’’ with my friends. It has Katie Black on sax which is a huge honour. I’m very grateful to have ended another year still touring, recording, having fun, and riding high in the dirty business of dreams!
What can we look forward to from you in 2024?
Full band shows, hopefully some US, Canada, and European shows, maybe a release...
What records are you looking forward to most in 2024?
I don’t know when the new Alkaline Trio drops but I can’t wait for that. I bet there will be a new Brendan Kelly album too…
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?
Haha, what a bummer question. If people want to support live music, just show up! We love that. Can’t ask for more than people being there.
