Hex Records
SPB: How do you typically find the bands you sign to the label?
Hex: There’s a secret cabal of labels that select bands through an ancient ritual and lots of blood… wait, I just gave too much away. Honestly though, it’s a mix of keeping up with what my friends and bands I’ve worked with in the past are up to, keeping an ear to the ground for new music, and careful consideration of what I’m realistically able to put time and money into.
Dylan (Colonial Wounds – bass/vocals) SPB: Is there a particular musician who inspired you to start playing your instrument? Dylan: Bass was the first instrument I learned to play and it was Hunter Burgan of AFI that inspired me the most at that point. The first song I tried to … Read more
Ray Gurz (WIPES – bass/vocals) SPB: How likely you to pick up a record based off its cover with no knowledge of the band or music? Gurz: I worked in are Double Decker Records for 8 years and during that time I became attracted to check out strange covers or … Read more
Derek (Static Friction) SPB: What is the furthest you’ve ever traveled to see a single show (and who was it)? Derek: Oh boy, I just so happen to have a good answer for this one. My wife and I have been planning an Italy trip for about a year and … Read more
Sam (Feel It Records) SPB: What is your favorite album cover of all time? Sam: Funkadelic - Maggot Brain Totally iconic, striking, and still relevant to this day. Still wakes me up every time I pick it out to spin. Read more
Steven Fairweather (Gob) SPB: How many people mispronounce your name as an Arrested Development reference? Fairweather: HAHA! Not too many actually! I’m sure it’s maybe more of an issue when Googling the band. But we were once out on a run of shows with a band called “Seaway,” so for … Read more
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