C.C. Voltage (Autogramm / No Rules PR)
photo by Ty McLeod
What are your top five albums that were released in 2025? (In order 1-5)
- American Lips - On Strike
- Vanity Mirror - Super Fluff Forever
- Absolute Losers - In the Crowd
- Acapulco Lips - Now
- Beta Voids - Scrape It Off
What band did you discover in 2025 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Katy Perry. I have a 3 year old. This is not the kind of music I would usually "discover," but turns out I actually kind of like some modern pop music. I realize it's not exactly incredibly current either, haha.
Also Sex Faces from DC put out a killer debut album on Slovenly.
How will you remember 2025 (in terms of music)?
I was able to tour Spain for the first time. It was a bucket list region to tour for me. The shows were incredible, and the people and food even more so. We met so many music fans, and went to so many music stores it'd be impossible to explain here, but it's really the mecca for music lovers. And wine too! I was also able to put a single out with Dirt Cult which was an honor.
What can we look forward to from you in 2026?
Loads more PR work with No Rules PR. Maybe more from Autogramm. Possibly something from myself and Andrew from The Deadly Snakes. Just finished a slightly inebriated text session with him about starting a new band.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2026?
The new The Darts album, Twenty One Children album on Slovenly, and any stuff from Küken and Slander Tongue in Germany.
Singles rule the music scene right now. How has that affected you as a band or label? Has it influenced your approach to new releases or touring?
Singles make life easier for a band and a PR guy. It's nice to not have to spend so much time on a full album if the desire to create that much material isn't there. Better to wait for the right moment and create your best work when inspired!
