Andy (Sell The Heart Records / Tsunami Bomb)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2023? (In order 1-5)
- Samiam - Stowaway
- Paint It Black - Famine
- Flying Raccoon Suit - Moonflower
- Snooper - Super Snooper
- Black Pumas - Chronicles of a Diamond
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?
MSPaint - I had heard quite a buzz about them through the year, and didn't really get around the listening to them, but since Tsunami Bomb was performing at FEST, and so were they, I made it a point to go check them out. They completely blew me away with how original and good they were. Definitely understand all of the buzz around them.
Porch Coffin - I got turned onto them by Tony Weinbender (who organizes FEST), and holy crap are they a good band. They released an album last year that completely flew under my radar, but once I heard it I was hooked. Tremendously good band, with a great live show to back it up.
How will you remember 2023 (in terms of music)?
I'll remember it as a year where we saw what I would consider to be a significant shift in people's perception of entities like Spotify and Bandcamp. While it's clear there is still A LOT of work to be done in order to see a proper shift towards offering a better revenue stream for artists via these platforms, it is GREAT that there are strides being taken to do so. We also saw some positive movement regarding merch cuts, though it still has room to improve.
What can we look forward to from you in 2024?
Sell The Heart Records has a TON of great music lined up for release in 2024. We already kicked off our 2024 Record Club, and have at least another 6-8 albums to announce for next year. Tsunami Bomb will be traveling to Europe and the UK for the first time in 20 years, as well as releasing new music.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2024?
Beyond the new music that Sell The Heart Records and Tsunami Bomb have coming out, I'm really looking forward to hearing the new Idles album in full once it is out. And I look forward to the new album from The Darts!
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 t-shirt, some stickers, or even just tip them. But beyond that, sign up for their Patreons or purchase some digital downloads. The $$ goes much further that way.
Andy – social media links
- Twitter: @selltheheart
- Instagram: @selltheheartrecords
