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Season 2: Siddhu embarks on a journey to discover and connect with fellow shoegaze musicians (post/proto/etc) around the world!
In Season 1: Siddhu, Emmett, Niko, and Jay of the Brooklyn-based post-shoegaze band Semaphore discuss some of their favorite bands, albums, and music trends while connecting current releases to their knowledge of music history and theory. ~hilarity ensues~
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We Discuss: How booking shows has changed since the 90sDyami’s favorite closed venusimportance of flyering/ show postersBooking at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times SquareCollective Effort FestCollective Effort CE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collective_effort_nyc/?hl=en CE's Links: https://linktr.ee/Collective_Effort_NYC?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4hhNi4c6mIsDKU1wBHbZ3ITf9tMD1Hhb2uxRMY8Y...
We discuss: Is Alkaline Trio the best power trio?Are drummers the wild cards of the bandFuture Breed concert picsDo**ing Nate’s old landlordCat FightsThe meaning of their song namesDeclaw: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declawtheband Bandcamp: https://declawtheband.bandcamp.com/album/declaw Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We Discuss: the use of tape manipulation in a band settingimprovisation and french horns, and Sun 0)))LogosModularity of design a setlistVisual art that inspires the bandPlastic: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plastic.nyc/ Bandcamp: https://nycplastic.bandcamp.com/album/crabwalk-2 Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We Discuss: Is it easier to write a sub 4-minute long or 10+ minWhat magic food would they have in their cauldronDesigning book coversWhich super hero is each memberWe play an improv game 😳🤪Strega Nona: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streganonaband/?hl=en Bandcamp: https://streganonanyc.bandcamp.com/album/walk-in-beauty Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We Discuss: Every band Jordyn's been inThe Exploding in Sound scene in BrooklynLiving in every major Northeast cityThe Powepuff GirlsYoshi's StorySmile Machine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordynblakely_/?hl=en Bandcamp: https://smilemachineband.bandcamp.com/album/bye-for-now Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We Discuss: Having a first album as a live improv albumThe best new York bandsWorking with Colin MohnacsThe art of Yeji MoonWhy Indie Sleeze is a dumb nameScranton, PAThe concept of “big ghost energy”Bill DeBalsio’s real nameBook/Spirit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookspiritband/ Bandcamp: https://bookspirit.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp....
We Discuss: Curating compilationsOther labels he’s inspired byOpen D tuning and The Tallest Man on EarthBaby Rat Studios (is where the heart is)The best Gene Hackman moviesHusbands: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husbands_bos/ Bandcamp: https://husbandsbos.bandcamp.com/ Candlepin Records: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlepin_records Bandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/merch Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www...
We Discuss: The magic of Criagslist The LA Hardcore sceneThe influence of MogwaiThe best spidermanWhy we always root for the underdog Saline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saline.band/ Bandcamp: https://salinedrip.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We discuss: The Art of CurationBeing a Jersey kid going to shows in the 90sWhy hardcore kids listen to shoegazeThe best defunct Brooklyn venuesThe time when Urban Outfitters matteredThe best part of Brooklyn to take a long walk inThe best Amy’s Frozen vegan foodThe parallels between being a manager and a football coach Matthew Molnar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewtmolnar Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...
We discuss: Important Philly things (The non-debate of Wawa vs Sheetz, what even happens in ~western PA~, B&E in Centralia)The web of all the bands related to FlatwavesWorking with Jeff SchroderThe influence of Carlos D and DarcyWhether Rehoboth Beach is the best beach for gothsAllie’s candle company GP Candle, the scents associated with the band, and the best band merch Flatwaves: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatwavesphl/ Bandcamp: https://flatwaves.bandcamp.com/ Semaph...
We discuss: The band’s songwriting processConnecting with other South Asian musiciansHow visual art influences songwritingAlbums vs singles Minaxi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaxitheband Website: https://minaxitheband.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We discuss: The growth of the bandSetting up a DIY tour in the US vs England vs EuropePlaying in a band with your familyWhat colors they associate with the bandWhat would be in the center of their snow globe Stay in Nothing: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayinnothing/?hl=en All Links: https://linktr.ee/Stayinnothing Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.c...
We Discuss: The benefits and pitfalls of live recordingsWho the best hockey sacker isThe best places to plunder VHSsAnswer the important question of Denny’s vs Waffle House v iHop Main Era: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmainera/?hl=en Website: https://maineraband.github.io/ Bandcamp: https://mainera.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We discuss: The double edge sword of being a musician and a visual designer for your own projectStarting your own imprintWorking with J. RobbinsThe influence of data-moshingFavorite Sailor Moon charactersFavorite defunct venues and warehouse spots in BaltimoreHow to maintain longevity as a band Natural Velvet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalvelvet/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalvelvet Bandcamp: https://naturalvelvet.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: ...
We discuss: We talk about their recent name changeWhy it’s never been easier to start a band in BrooklynThe fact that Charlie Kaufman was a writer on Kung Fu Panda 2Why skateboarders and roller skaters can be friendsGRASS FED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grass_fed.wav/ Bandcamp: https://grassfed.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We discuss: The Denver music sceneGlen Branca and recording at Studio GWhat it’s like to grow up with musicians in your familyThe influence of the Muppets and Skymall MagazineBloodsports: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodsportsonline/ Bandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bloodsports Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We discuss: What it’s like to run a label (Label of Goods)Wikipedia RouletteThe Long Island Love/Hate of Billy JoelThe influence of graphic design on music TWO WEEKS IN A ROW OF DUNGEON SYNTH??Eyeshield: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeshield_ny/ Bandcamp: https://labelofgoods.bandcamp.com/album/dot-exe Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
We discuss: Why everyone should listen to dungeon synthThe band's shared love of Doom and all its tentaclesA defense of brosMyers Briggs Personality Tests Slow Quit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_quit/ Bandcamp: https://slowquit.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
I interview Will Teague of DOSSER. We discuss: the influence of video game soundtracks, the show Skins, and the Baltimore music scene on Will’s development as a musician; the importance of loud stage volume and stage production; and why the kids should be listening to incubus and Linkin Park Dosser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dossermd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dossermd Bandcamp: https://dossermd.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremu...
I interview Alyssa from Puppy Angst from Philly! We discuss how searching for perfection can really undermine the creative process, what it means to let in others to your creative process, our shared love of @VitesseX, Tumblr inspo 💅🏾, and what is going on in the band's future. Puppy Angst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puppyangst/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@puppyangst Bandcamp: https://puppyangst.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaph...
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