Eric Woodruff, formerly of Delay, a space-rock outfit out of Washington, has been churning out material for his new project, Prosser. The final product is a pleasant miasma that's rather hard to classify simply as another offering from a singer-songwriter. He's Matthew Ryan without the gravel and Pinetop Seven without the pathos. Is it alt-country? Is it psych-something? No matter, it doesn't take abbreviated slang music terminology to enjoy the multi-instrumentalist's eponymous debut album. Sit down with a nice hot mug of Ovaltine, read our interview, and then check out some of his tunes. We think you'll dig it.

Share a story about a visit to Austin or a previous trip to SXSW.

Never been to Austin or SXSW.

Is it still fun to play live if the audience is 95% industry?

Sure – industry folks have feelings, too!

What’s your favorite song on the new record? Why?

Get Gone – magic studio trickery by Paul Turpin turned an old song I was tired of into something new and beautiful…

Is there an album an ex ruined for you that you’ll never be able to reclaim?

Radiohead's OK Computer – just can’t listen to it anymore…

Name one record that has influenced you (musically or otherwise) the most.

Neil Young's Tonight’s the Night

[Prosser Myspace]
[Prosser Official Site]

Is there such a thing as rock n roll anymore?

Have you listened to my album?

Is SXSW fun or business?

It’s super fun business.

If you could open for any artist living or dead, in any era of their career, who would it be?

Sonic Youth – pre-1991 or post-2001. I guess that includes now, right?

What’s your mode of transportation for the week going to be? Tell us about your van, car, caravan, bus or donkey.

Dirty boots.

What album of 2006 can you not leave at home? All time?

Of 2006: Bonnie “Prince” Billy's The Letting Go.

All time would have to be Yo La Tengo I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One

Who are you most excited to see play at SXSW?

My backing band. I hope they show up.

Pitchfork: Do you even read it?

Pschaw! No! (don’t tell anyone, but yes….everyday….religiously)

How do your parents describe your music to people?

…as the reason I can’t pay off my college debt

Is rock and roll dead?

Was it ever a living entity? I thought it was just a description of a genre of music…

What music are you looking forward to in 2007? At SXSW specifically?

Anything I can’t dance to.

What do you never want to see inside a tortilla?

Myself, mostly.

BBQ or Tacos? Margaritas or beer? Parties or distro deal?

Again, just beer. Got the distro deal, so party!