A Look Back On 2022 – Gus Ironside

What was your best moment?
Sinking pints in the Horseshoe Bar, Glasgow, with my brother, before going to see Mudhoney play a blinding show at the worst venue in Glasgow.

And your worst moment?
Car crash (literal).

Who was your favourite band/artist this year?
TV Death

Your favourite song of the year?
Chaise Longue by Wet Leg.

Recommended album?
World To Me by Pit Pony

Favourite TV show of the year?
Doctor Who

Your favourite film?
The Elvis flick

Best book you read?
You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone: the biography of Nico by Professor Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

Best podcast?
Ukrainecast

Favourite venue that you visited?
The Engine Room, North Shields

What was your favourite gig/show of the year?
Mudhoney at the afore-mentioned hell-hole venue in Glasgow

Any up-and-coming artists/acts we should keep an eye out for in 2023?
TV Death; Bugman; Liam Fender

Any predictions for next year?
Putin’s downfall (hopefully)