Terence Hannum (Locrian/Axebreaker/The Holy Circle/Mother Of Sighs)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2021? (In order 1-5)
- Robert Turman - Chapter Eleven (CD set)
- Mogwai - As the Love Continues
- Ghengis Tron - Dream Weapon
- Seefeel - Rupt + Flex 94-96 (CD set)
- Stelvio Cipriani - Nightmare City OST (LP Reissue)
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?
Old Moon, the album Altars really stood out to me: very lo-fi post-punk with some nice surprises in there.
How will you remember 2021? (In terms of music)
I made a lot of music (Locrian, Axebreaker and The Holy Circle), listened to a lot of music but saw only a few live shows so I cherish what I have seen like Silk Leash and Portrayal of Guilt. Mdou Moctar was amazing. But I am still not quite comfortable with live stuff yet. However I am more committed to picking up releases, even on CD, and trying to support what I think is interesting.
What can we look forward to from you in 2022?
New Locrian [is] done and about to be announced, plus a new album from The Holy Circle - that we literally just finished tracking.-
What records are you looking forward to most in 2022?
I feel like the years and releases is going to be an anachronism for the next few years with the vinyl backup. But I have albums I ordered I cannot wait until they show up but I know they won't be in until 2022 so first up would be Robert AA Lowe's Candyman soundtrack, second is the Vicious Pink 2xLP on Minimal Wave, other than that I am just holding out hope for everyone to get their albums out at the best time for their tours and shows.
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?)
So all of my shows for both The Holy Circle and Axebreaker have been cancelled for many different reasons: Covid, weather, you-name-it.
So I have no idea, I am just enjoying making music, and honestly live can happen when it happens. I anticipate it happening in 2022 and that is fine.
