Chuck Coffey (aka Charlie Continental) (SPELLS / Snappy Little Numbers)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2022? (In order 1-5)
I often forget when records come out and it’s hard to whittle down all the ones I really dug in 2022 to just 5, but here goes my best effort!
- Plosivs - S/T
- Martha - Please Don’t Take Me Back
- Celebration Summer - Patience In Presence
- Swami John Reis - Ride The Wild Night
- Abi Ooze - Forestdale Sessions
What band did you discover in 2022 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
I think I’d have to say Stereo League, due in large part to the discovery of the Eraserhood Sound record label and production company. Eraserhood Sound is self-described as “The Only ‘Synth & Soul’ Label Around”. Stereo League caught my ear as I was doing some deep dives into newer soul and R&B artists as well as more electronic oriented artists across genres. Stereo League checked both those boxes. Punk Rock will always be my favorite music, but new-to-me sounds are a must as I continue being a huge music fan. Fresh sounds give me different contexts in which to listen to all music and they also help me consider new elements when writing songs.
How will you remember 2022? (In terms of music)
I’ll mainly remember that 2022 was the year that tons of bands/artists released new music after being cooped up during the pandemic and that shows became more consistent. It took me until March 2022 to feel more at ease with being out and about at shows, both playing and attending as a fan. The pandemic isn’t over and we all need to be cognizant of that, but hopefully everything will keep trending in the right direction. My favorite parts about the year include seeing so many good friends at or around shows that I hadn’t seen in a couple of years as well as enjoying all the rad records that came out!
What can we look forward to from you in 2023?
Let’s see…SPELLS is recording a new record right now. While we’re working on that, Loose Change, Vol. 2 (our second collection LP of out-of-print and digital-only tunes) is at the pressing plant. We’re working on a couple of tour scenarios as well.
SLN’s 2023 calendar will remain busy. In addition to the SPELLS stuff, there will also be new music from The Drolls, Gentlemen Rogues, Night Court and more. We’ll have a couple of new additions to the roster as well!
What records are you looking forward to most in 2023?
The ones that I can recall offhand are Brainiac - The Predator Nominate E.P., Moving Targets - In The Dust and White Reaper - Asking For A Ride.
Live shows are still a mixed bag as we adapt to social gatherings in a COVID world. What is something positive you see about touring right now? Anything you’d like to see change?
The biggest positive is seeing friends! Music is very social for me. As far as changes, I hope that more good venues can go beyond surviving and thrive.
Chuck Coffey (aka Charlie Continental) – social media links
- Twitter: @snappylittlenumbers
- Instagram: @snappylittlenumbers
