Dave Drobach (Grabass Charlestons / No Idea Records Production Manager)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2011? (in order 1-5)
- Future Virgins - Western Problems
- Cutman - Universal Laws
- Good Luck - Without Hesitation
- Senders - Lucidity / Lividity
- Post Teens - s/t 7"
What band did you discover in 2011 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
Wooden Shjips. They are loud, abrasive, but still smooth. As far as an impact on my life, the name haunts me. Their band name is one of the best I've ever encountered. I doubt I will ever think of a name so clever. Surrendering to that genius lets me focus on being good and creative in my own sphere, knowing at best I'll get the silver medal.
How will you remember 2011 (in terms of music)?
Musically, 2011 is anther great link in a chain that spans the past, and continues boldly into the future.
What can we look forward to from you in 2012?
Expect these three by the end of 2012. Grabass should record an LP as a four-piece. WGOT, Gainesville's Low-Power FM station should be streaming online. No Idea will continue to release stellar records at rock-bottom prices.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2012?
Cheap Girls, Holopaw, Tim Version, Mean Jeans, Die Hoffnung
What did you expect to be huge in 2011 which never made it?
University of Florida football, Occupy Wall Street, Solar power for American housing.
I never expect punk bands to be huge. While Radon records sit unsold, why would I expect any punk album to be huge?
