HDQ have been around for a few years now and in that time have developed into one of the UK's finest live bands as well as recording some killer tunes. Not surprisingly they have been criminally ignored by the "Music Press". Anyway thanks to Golly for answering the questions so enthusiasticaly. I suggest you see this band and buy the LP Sinking. Right, here goes! BTN: HDQ take a lot of inspiration from American hardcore, what would you say if I called you the English equivilant of Dag Nasty? Golly: Quite a few people have compared us to Dag Nasty and that's fine by us because I suppose they are possibly our biggest influence musically. Our sound is based around them to a certain extent but these days we seem to be creating our own sound. The new songs are maturing all of the time and while they still have that hardcore edge they reach that little bit further beyond the typical hardcore sound. BTN: Which bands in particular inspire your music? Golly: Well obviously the likes of Dag Nasty, Descendents and ALL, late 7 Seconds, Moving Targets, and Government Issue. These days we are influenced also by bands like R.E.M., Faith No More and even Deacon Blue to a certain extent but we regard these bands as only influences and we strive for our own sound and ideas in every song that we write. BTN: What was the reason for your bassist Rob leaving. What is he doing now and who is the new bassist? Golly: Basically he couldn't handle touring anymore, with him being straight edge and