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So… how was your 2022?
Getting busier in my day job making animations with people after the pandemic, going to a ton more gigs than I have for a long time, oh and getting my own music properly released!
 
What was your best moment?
Witnessing the guitar pyramid of Richard Dawson & Circle in the Boiler Room.
 
And your worst moment?
Catching COVID just before I was supposed to be going on holiday.
 
Who was your favourite band/artist this year?
Richard Dawson.
 
Your favourite song of the year?
The Hermit by Richard Dawson.
 
Recommended album?
Ssabæ – Azurescens (Few Crackles).
 
Favourite TV show of the year?
1899.
 
Your favourite film?
Turning Red.
 
Best book you read?
The Cyberiad by Stanislaw Lem.
 
Favourite new word that you learned?
More of a phrase than a word “I’d rather be woke than a ****”.
 
Best podcast?
50 Years of Shit Robots.
 
Favourite venue that you visited?
The Cluny.
 
What was your favourite gig/show of the year?
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) I danced all night.
 
Any up-and-coming artists/acts we should keep an eye out for in 2023?
Pure Adult or Shake Chain.
 
Any predictions for next year?
I’ll become a member of the Goat clan in April look out for my hoary mask!

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