AN INTERVIEW: 

#1-THE WIZARD OF BONNY DOON...JACK THRALLS

12/05/25

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What is your name, where do you live, and what do you do?

Can you describe your journey with music? How deeply rooted it is, its origins, music that you loved and fell out of love with? It’s impact on your life.

Name your favorite band or artist right now.

Favorite album right now? *Possible Top 3*

What genres do you find yourself listening to day-to-day?

Can you think of a song lyric you feel most represents your life currently?

Do you think that music has a direct impact on our emotions? Is that impact positive or negative? Or both?

Many people would describe you as an old soul when it comes to music. What is so appealing about music that comes from a different generation and the music heavily inspired by those generations?

In what ways, if any, has living in Santa Cruz redefined your perspective on life? On music?

What can you say about the intersectionality of drugs and music? How has it influenced others? How has it influenced you?

Have you noticed a revival of DIY music scenes across the country? Do you think that affordable, engaging, live music will make a comeback (in reference to the garage scene in SF during the 2000s and LA/OC through early 2010s)?

Can you provide any insight into the collapse of the SF DIY scene? Venues shutting down, etc.

What is so special about independence in music (for artists and labels)? Is it a double-edged sword?

Since you’ve been working with FolkYeah and Psyched Radio!, do you think you’ve found your calling?

Has it made you more or less optimistic for the future of the music industry?

You and your dad have been buying records for, basically, as long as I’ve known you. What makes vinyl an attractive form of media for you?

Do you have any special copies of records? First press., cool color swirl, rare pressing, etc.

Where do you buy your vinyl?

Local support is integral to keeping record stores afloat. Why do you think, despite the resurgence of vinyl in the last 10 years, so many stores struggle to make ends meet?

What is your message to people who only stream music? How would you get people to switch to buying records?

Music obviously surrounds your life. Why do you think music is so important to so many people?

Do you sing in the shower?