Wall Of Sound Presents: "2022 YEAR IN REVIEW" by Banks Arcade's Joshua O'Donnell

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Heavy Metal Wordsmith
Dec 12, 2022
7 min read

2022 Has been a huge year for us. From touring around Australia multiple times, to going to the UK and playing alongside some of the biggest bands on earth at Download Festival, and making our way back home for some amazing headline shows. We have spent the majority of this year on the road and we couldn't be more grateful to the people that have helped us, fed us, given us floors to crash on, helped with our live show, and our label and management for helping to keep it all running smoothly.

We made new friends and learned many valuable lessons that we’re going to take into next year, and it's one we won't be forgetting anytime soon.

TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2022


5. Windwaker - Love Language
4. Live Conform Die - Vol 2: Music For Living Failures
3. Bad Omens - The Death of Peace of Mind
2. Boston Manor - Datura
1. Thornhill - Heroine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN2BH-a20Ec

TOP 5 SONGS OF 2022


5. Northlane - 'Clarity'
4. Fred Again - 'Aint No Love In The Jungle'

3. Kublai Khan - 'Swan Song'
2. Northlane - 'Obsidian'
1. Lil Yachty - 'Poland'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9PzYuVwCSE

BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF 2022


I don't really like music videos in general tbh, but I have loved all of Void of Vision's stuff this year. Peak aesthetic. Altar is probably my fave.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu0mkCyMUf0

FAVOURITE GIG YOU PLAYED THIS YEAR


We've done so many amazing ones, but I'm going to have to say our two nights headlining Cherry Bar in Melbourne. It was small but they were sold out tight shows with unmatched energy.

BIGGEST WTF OR WHOLESOME MOMENT FOR YOU/YOUR BAND


Playing Download in the UK. It was amazing to tick that off so early in our careers and it was an amazing moment for all of us.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CevbPmiNxg5/?hl=en

ANY SNEAK PEEKS OF YOUR 2023 PLANS FOR FANS


We will not be slowing down at all. Expect more of the same just bigger and better.

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Future Lovers 2023 Tour - Tickets Here[/caption]

BEST ADVICE GOING INTO 2023


Say less. Do more. Find what you love and do the f**k out of it!

Written by Joshua O'Donnell @banksarcadejosh

Follow Banks Arcade on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6vxtHetmhI

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