Andy (Tour Van Records)
1. What are your top five albums that were released in 2016? (In order 1-5)
- Witches with Dicks - Not Just Another Passing Season
- Martha - Blisters in the Pit of My Heart
- Googie - 'Tis what 'Tis
- Notches - High Speed Crimes
- Boilerman - Feel Ways about Stuff
Honorable mention:
Brickfight - To What End. Probably would've been top 5, but I only heard it the day I made this list.
2. What band did you discover in 2016 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
Angry Gods. Discovered in a recent label trade with Hip Kid Records. Brutal stuff, filled a void in me where brutal stuff needed to be.
3. How will you remember 2016? (In terms of music)
Package tours and reunions. Not a fan of either, honestly.
4. What can we look forward to from you in 2017?
Well, our first planned release of 2017 has been cancelled, so that's that. Maybe I'll sift through some of these demos I've been meaning to listen to? Warm Needles is recording a new record now as well.
5. What records are you looking forward to most in 2017?
I'm really excited to hear the Remnants LP which I hope will be released soon. I've heard the new songs live a few times and they're infectious. Also, Heavy Pockets. That teaser song is a ripper.
6. What would you like to see more of when it comes to music coverage websites (such as ours)?
As long as sites are highlighting smaller bands and labels I make it a habit to check them out. I especially like interviews.
