SemaFORECAST

We discuss: How Thomas discovers new music What draws Thomas to shoegaze Which subreddits he finds the most success in posting What made you decide to become a member of right chord music  His prior life managing bands The music scene in Germany and traveling in America to see shows Black Market Playlist Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackmarketplaylist/?hl=en All Links: https://linktr.ee/...

We Discuss: How booking shows has changed since the 90s Dyami’s favorite closed venus importance of flyering/ show posters Booking at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square Collective Effort Fest Collective 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_...

We Discuss: Palestinian Dabke Sneaking CDs into Saudi Arabia Singing Arabic with a Tom Delonge accent Learning a chapter of the Quran to get a guitar from his uncle Toyota commercials The Crow and Yu Yu Hakusho Adam Elara/ Sikeen Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamelara/ Sikeen's links: https://linktr.ee/sikeenmusic Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semap...

We Discuss: The lessening of the purity of Black Metal The progression of Ashbringer’s sound what color do you most directly connect with the aesthetics of the band? How do you get better at mixing and mastering over the years? Some Kind of Monster Ashbringer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashbringermusic/?hl=en   Bandcamp: https://ashbringermusic.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: h...

We discuss: Is Alkaline Trio the best power trio? Are drummers the wild cards of the band Future Breed concert pics Do**ing Nate’s old landlord Cat Fights The meaning of their song names Declaw: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declawtheband Bandcamp:  https://declawtheband.bandcamp.com/album/declaw Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tikto...

We Discuss: the use of tape manipulation in a band setting improvisation and french horns, and Sun 0))) Logos Modularity of design a setlist Visual art that inspires the band Plastic: 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/@semap...

We Discuss: The magic of polaroid The photography of Ray Johnson and Fluxus Art Indigo Children  Extended photography techniques Luke’s lineage of photography Taking photos of Chernobyl The New Brunswick Basement scene Luke Ivanovich: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czukphoto Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic B...

We Discuss: Is it easier to write a sub 4-minute long or 10+ min What magic food would they have in their cauldron Designing book covers Which super hero is each member We 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/semaphoremu...

We Discuss: Long Island Hardcore The bands that Chris has opened for PBR being the beer for indie rockers The Crow soundtrack and being a POC in alt-rock music The NYC/London connection Taking part in the Mentorship program at the Musician’s Institute  Warmachine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwarmachine/?hl=en Bandcamp: https://warmachine.bandcamp.com/album/project Semaphore Links:...

We Discuss: Opening for TAGABOW Favorite alternate tunings The max number of boyfriends one is allowed what they miss about being 13 Warmachine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwarmachine/?hl=en Bandcamp: https://warmachine.bandcamp.com/album/project Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic Bandcamp: https://se...

We Discuss: Every band Jordyn's been in The Exploding in Sound scene in Brooklyn Living in every major Northeast city The Powepuff Girls Yoshi's Story Smile 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.co...

We Discuss: Having a first album as a live improv album The best new York bands Working with Colin Mohnacs The art of Yeji Moon Why Indie Sleeze is a dumb name Scranton, PA The concept of “big ghost energy” Bill DeBalsio’s real name Book/Spirit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookspiritband/ Bandcamp: https://bookspirit.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sema...

We Discuss: Curating compilations Other labels he’s inspired by Open D tuning and The Tallest Man on Earth Baby Rat Studios (is where the heart is) The best Gene Hackman movies Husbands: 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....

We Discuss: The magic of Criagslist  The LA Hardcore scene The influence of Mogwai The best spiderman Why 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...

We discuss: The Art of Curation Being a Jersey kid going to shows in the 90s Why hardcore kids listen to shoegaze The best defunct Brooklyn venues The time when Urban Outfitters mattered The best part of Brooklyn to take a long walk in The best Amy’s Frozen vegan food The parallels between being a manager and a football coach  Matthew Molnar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewtmolnar Sem...

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 Flatwaves Working with Jeff Schroder The influence of Carlos D and Darcy Whether Rehoboth Beach is the best beach for goths Allie’s candle company GP Candle, the scents associated with the band, and the best band merch Flatwaves: Insta...

We discuss: The band’s songwriting process Connecting with other South Asian musicians How visual art influences songwriting Albums 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...

We discuss: The growth of the band Setting up a DIY tour in the US vs England vs Europe Playing in a band with your family What colors they associate with the band What 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/...

We Discuss: The benefits and pitfalls of live recordings Who the best hockey sacker is The best places to plunder VHSs Answer 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/...

We discuss: The double edge sword of being a musician and a visual designer for your own project Starting your own imprint Working with J. Robbins The influence of data-moshing Favorite Sailor Moon characters Favorite defunct venues and warehouse spots in Baltimore How to maintain longevity as a band  Natural Velvet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalvelvet/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tik...

We discuss: We talk about their recent name change Why it’s never been easier to start a band in Brooklyn The fact that Charlie Kaufman was a writer on Kung Fu Panda 2 Why skateboarders and roller skaters can be friends GRASS FED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grass_fed.wav/ Bandcamp: https://grassfed.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok...

We discuss: The Denver music scene Glen Branca and recording at Studio G What it’s like to grow up with musicians in your family The influence of the Muppets and Skymall Magazine Bloodsports: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodsportsonline/ Bandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bloodsports Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://...

We discuss: What it’s like to run a label (Label of Goods) Wikipedia Roulette The Long Island Love/Hate of Billy Joel The 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: http...

We discuss: Why everyone should listen to dungeon synth The band's shared love of Doom and all its tentacles A defense of bros Myers 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://se...

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: ht...