Happy New Year, everybody.
Last year started with the “Hollyweed” sign, continued on to have the US government turn into a continuous political cartoon and ended with the triumphant exposure of sexual predators.
Overall, 2017 was pretty confusing and a little dark. However, every Monday I made sure to brighten up the place by interviewing an awesome band and rocking out to their music—you’re very welcome.
Out of the hundreds of bands I chatted with this year, these are my top ten favorite. Their music is spot on and has been left on repeat ever since I met them. Check the list out below and head to The Music Meetup page to listen to all the episodes and choose your own favorites.
Deaf Poets Talk Memes, Sexless Marriage and Miami
“Meet the psych-rock band from Miami, Deaf Poets–come for the memes, stay for the music.”
Sabrina Ellis of A Giant Dog on Freak Outs, Satan’s Spawn & Jagged Teeth
“A Giant Dog’s music comes from an emotional raw place, which makes it better than therapy.”
Animal Show Is Bringing Back The Blank Generation
“The New York group is reviving the grit & power of a bygone era of punk.”
The Drums’ Jonny Pierce Heals Himself Through Music
“Multiple relationships had crumbled for The Drums frontman and he feared he was losing touch even with himself.”
Champagne Superchillin Is Laid Back And Bubbly
“Raise a glass to a band as effervescent and effortlessly cool as their name suggests.”
Get A Sneak Peek of Daddy Issues’ ‘Deep Dream’
“This week we chat with Nashville’s Daddy Issues & listen to a SNEAK PEEK of ‘Deep Dream’.”
Ruth Carp & The Fish Heads
“From Australia, we’re premiering Ruth Carp & The Fish Heads’ newest album ‘Can Men Like Us Go To Heaven?’”
Weird Omen
“Let’s get weird with Weird Omen–a dark and mysterious French band that sings explosive rock ‘n’ roll.”
The Mad Doctors
“These surf-rock punkers bring the tunes, thrills and the entertainment.”
Plastic Pinks
“Listen to Plastic Pinks when you need to get your ass up and going–they aren’t afraid to rock hard.”
