Bobby Hussy (The Hussy/ Fire Retarded/ Kind Turkey Records)
1. What are your top five albums that were released in 2013? (In order 1-5)
- Thee Oh Sees - Floating Coffin
- Destruction Unit - Deep Trip
- TV Ghost - Disconnect
- Ex-Cult - S/T
- Blind Shake - Key To A False Door
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?
I really fell in love with Digital Leather. I've always loved ‘em, but getting to play a lot of shows with them and see them live so many times has really made me respect them even more.
3. How will you remember 2013? (In terms of music)
The Hussy played a lot of great shows, met up with a lot of great people. Europe was amazing! I saw so many good bands this year through touring with the Hussy and Fire Retarded and by going down to Gonerfest 10 (as well as the slew of shows I saw in Madison during the lull times). It was a great year!
4. What can we look forward to from you in 2014?
A split 12" with Digital Leather, a brand new LP that's more pop focused than ever - both on Southpaw Records; a 7" on Windian Records. The first two Hussy LPs are gonna be repressed by Southpaw. And the debut LP from a band I'm playing guitar in and recording called Fire Retarded, which Big Neck is going to be putting out. I'll probably be recording some other band's records while I'm doing that as well. Gotta stay busy! Expect a lot of touring, both coasts of the US and Europe.
5. What records are you looking forward to most in 2014?
More Oh Sees records (which I'm almost certain is the same response I had 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 have no idea. In 2013, do people still actually expect to make money playing music?
