We started touring again this year after life’s forced hiatus on everything. We also just wrapped up one of the longest tours we’ve ever done with In This Moment, Sleep Token, and Cherry Bombs while also finally releasing our new album, SPIRITS, that we have been working on since fall of 2019. As excited as we are to continue with more touring in support of this new album throughout 2023, we’ve also begun the writing process for our next album since we move at a glacial speed when it comes to writing and releasing new music.
With any luck, we’ll be able to follow up SPIRITS before the next global catastrophe occurs...
TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2022 (in no order)
Bad Omens - The Death of Peace of Mind
Animals As Leaders - Parrhesia
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Greyhaven - This Bright and Beautiful World
The Fearless Flyers - The Fearless Flyers III EP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeXbKi6A4I0
TOP 5 SONGS OF 2022
5. Smash Mouth - All Star
4. Smash Mouth - All Star
3. Smash Mouth - All Star
2. Smash Mouth - All Star
1. Smash Mouth - All Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_jWHffIx5E
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF 2022
Paledusk - SLAY!! Feat. Hideyoshi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAhsMwErSxY
FAVOURITE GIG YOU PLAYED THIS YEAR?
This is a tough one. It’s a 3-way tie between the headliner shows we’ve played in Indianapolis, Green Bay, and Flint. Those 3 stood out in all our minds.
BIGGEST WTF OR WHOLESOME MOMENT FOR YOU?
I still just get a kick out of people singing along to the songs at shows. Also, seeing tattoos people get either of lyrics or other creative offshoots relating to the band is always a trip.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJ4d4cgs9r/
ANY SNEAK PEEKS OF YOUR 2023 PLANS FOR FANS?
We’re looking to tour more outside the US. Will be on a boat for some of that, and hopefully “down under” for some others. If all goes well we also hope to finally afford to buy Jonny a shirt and some shoes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmVf7FP8k6/
BEST ADVICE GOING INTO 2023?
Don’t put off doing something tomorrow that you can do today. Stay away from social media, and just know that 99% of the people you see on TV trying to tell you what to think couldn't care less about you. Do not fall for the grifters and their game of fear mongering and tribalism.
Written by NOTHING MORE
