Jiffy Marx (Night Court / Autogramm)
photo by Tyler McLeod
What are your top five albums that were released in 2024? (In order 1-5)
oh dang in order?
The Dumpies - Gay Boredom
Night Court - $HIT MACHINE
(am i allowed to pick my own? Well looks like I just did! And it turned out great so why wouldn’t I?!)
Split System - Vol.2
George from Egg Idiot was bartending at a place Autogramm played in Leipzig. He played this and I was hooked kept hearing it everywhere after that and had to have it. Also that night George was hanging out with Giuli from Autobahns who also put out an awesome album this year called First LP! Egg Idiot also put out Best Of LOL but I think that was a compilation, of sorts, so I’m not sure that counts?
Bug Club - On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System
Best lyrics and enviable harmonies. Kinda still surprises me this came out on Sub Pop? Stoked for them, tho.
Clown Sounds - Par For The Curse
Would have been hard to pick between Todd’s other release Ex-Posse Vol.1 by Toys That Kill, but it's another compilation so CS takes the spot.
What band did you discover in 2024 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Sexy! This band had somehow escaped my radar but I’m really lucky to have become friends with The Dumpies who turned me on to this. Unfortunately there’s only one album but it’s so good! It kinda reminds me of Operation Ivy minus the ska. Or, wait, does it have ska parts? There’s some cheeky jazz parts that are somehow forgivable (which just shows how great this band was lol).
How will you remember 2024 (in terms of music)?
I got to play with so many good bands!! Too many to name but Marked Men, Sicko, Avengers, Toys That Kill, Wimps, Pointed Sticks, The Globs, Radioactivity, Dirt Bike Annie, Dumpies, Drolls, SPELLS, Mass Text, Lenguas Largas, Berzerk, Reality Trap, Sensitive Beings, Crisis Actor, City Mouse, Gaytheist, VCR, Worrywart -- sorry I’m not going to list every band I’ve played with but seriously so many good bands!
What can we look forward to from you in 2025?
Autogramm is going to Spain in March and, I don’t want to jinx it, but I think we’re far enough along now to announce that Night Court’s first recordings originally released on cassette as Nervous Birds One + Too will finally be seeing a vinyl release thanks in part to our pals at Debt Offensive, Snappy Little Numbers, and Drunk Dial Records. Autogramm has a new 7” coming via our friends Dirt Cult and Germany’s Goodwill Records, and Night Court also have another cool split 7” in the works but too soon to let that proverbial cat out of el bag.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2025?
I heard awhile back from a mutual friend that Mike Krol was or is working on a new album which I’d be really excited for if/when that happens. Also very excited to hear more of my new label mates Dauber!
How do you try to get your news to fans as media platforms and algorithms change?
Oh man, that’s a big question. That shit drives me crazy! I’ve definitely made an effort to make friends with media outlets like SPB and really appreciate the support my bands have received! I’ve also hired publicists and dabbled in “digital marketing” but honestly it seems like touring -- as draining financially and emotionally as it can be -- is still the best way to reach existing fans and make new ones.
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