Frank Turner
photo by Morne Van Zyl
What are your top five albums that were released in 2021? (In order 1-5)
- Fractured Party Music - Pet Needs - Fractured Party Music
- Radical - Every Time I Die - Radical
- Connectivity - Grace Petrie - Connectivity
- The Hole Around My Head - Will Varley - The Hole Around My Head
- The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots & All - New Pagans - The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots & All
What band did you discover in 2021 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
Lingua Ignota. Completely blew my mind and rewired my thinking about the boundaries of music.
How will you remember 2021? (In terms of music)
The mains for me are playing shows again after the lockdowns, and finishing off my new record, FTHC (out February next year)
What can we look forward to from you in 2022?
New album, and a gazillion tour dates!
What records are you looking forward to most in 2022?
Pretty sure Bob Vylan have a record coming out next year. They're sensational.
What went through your head the first time you played live in 2021 after the delay? (If you haven’t -- what do you anticipate when you hit that point?)
I did a bunch of socially distanced outdoor shows that were special, but the Download pilot show, and the gig I did at the Clapham Grand in July were night I will never forget. The blend of euphoria, community and gratitude were insane.
Frank Turner – social media links
- Twitter: @frankturner
