Dave Drobach (The Careeners fka Grabass Charlestons)
1. What are your top five albums that were released in 2013? (In order 1-5)
- Future Virgins - Late Republic. The best record released the internet doesn't know about.
- Sugar Stems - Can't Wait
- Crusades - Perhaps You Deliver This Judgement With More Fear Than I Receive It
- Worriers - Cruel Optimist / Caves - Betterment (Tie for 4th)
- Nato Coles And The Blue Diamond Band - Promises to Deliver
2. What band did you discover in 2013 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
Sugar Stems. Sonically they are basic sugar pop. Lyrically that are as dark as a tooth getting removed by an unlicensed dental student in exchange for drugs. Happy songs that make my skin crawl. Love it. More please.
3. How will you remember 2013? (In terms of music)
I found myself listening to a lot of classic bands my parents listened to: Cat Stevens, Pete Seeger, Sade. In 2013 I did trade in a Charles Bronson 7" for a Paul Simon 12". My infant daughter smiles, no regrets.
4. What can we look forward to from you in 2014?
Careeners may put out some songs as Careeners. They are recorded! WGOT-94.7 FM, Gainesville's low-power FM station carries on boldly into our 6th year!
5. What records are you looking forward to most in 2014?
The Tim Version has been sitting on an album I am dying to spin. Pretty sure it was on my list last year.
6. There is a lot of debate over streaming sites and royalties, namely with Spotify. What is your stance on the economic policies behind the current streaming services? Do you have a preferred one?
I wish that when I was discovering music I had access to sites like Spotify and Grooveshark. I have friends that work for streaming sites that claim to work for the best interest of the bands. The day any No Idea band sees a check from any site that streams our music, I'll let you know. It hasn't happened yet. If you want to support a band, get in touch with the band. We are easy to find.
