You may know guitarist Jacob Darby from his twangy, punky contributions to Charity Kiss, the genre-mashing indie-pop outfit that’s been packing in Reno audiences. (For more information, visit www.instagram.com/charitykiss775.) Darby just began a new band, Etiquette, as the lead singer. Etiquette, featuring other members from the Reno scene, debuted their sound with “Too Close,” a high-tempo psych-punk-meets-emo soundscape that is angsty yet rockin’. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/etiquettereno.
What was the first concert you attended?
I saw Cherub with my best friend. They were visibly angry that people only wanted to hear “Doses & Mimosas.” Very uncomfortable environment.
What was the first album you owned?
Poodle Hat by “Weird Al” Yankovic.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Geese; The Fearless Flyers; Black Country, New Road; and Pussy Velour.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
I’m basically alone in my aversion to Elliott Smith, but that’s because he’s what my inner monologue sounds like, so I don’t need to buy the record.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
I wish I could see FKA FINGERS with their original guitarist one last time. [Editor’s note: Jacob Darby was FKA FINGERS’ original guitarist.]
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
The only way you can tell if a song is truly good is if the Kidz Bop version also hits.
What’s your favorite music venue?
Midnight Coffee Roasting.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“If only I could sustain my anger,” from “The Ballad of the Costa Concordia,” Car Seat Headrest. Also, every individual line of “Suzanne” by Leonard Cohen.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Cameron Winter is changing every facet of my life. Hearing the difference in his vocals from his solo music to his band (Geese) really inspired me to add vocal distortion to my bag, which you can hear in the Etiquette songs.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I’d like to ask Jack Lucian (jacklucian.bandcamp.com) what he wants to be when he grows up.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“Danny Boy.”
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Blood on the Tracks, Bob Dylan.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
Aside from “Too Close” by Etiquette, I think “Drinking Age” by Cameron Winter is the Song of the Moment.