SemaFORECAST

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 Band...

Hey Everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! In today’s episode, I interview Mike from the band Hills to Height! We discuss Mike's love of Bob Dylan, our shared love of jazzmasters, the absolute ~joy~ of having a car in New York City, and the depressing nature of supporting sports teams that never win. Hills to Height Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillstoheight/ TikTok: https://www.tik...

Hey Everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! In today’s episode, I interview Nikki from the band Daze! We discuss what the band has been up to lately, what the scene in Houston is like, and what Nikki has planned for the future (including playing at Sway Fest next week!) DAZE https://linktr.ee/dazetx Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

Hey everyone, Siddhu from Semaphore here. Today, I interview Travis aka Cling Ring. Travis gets the honor of being my first interview of someone I have only met via the internet!  In this interview, we talk about Travis’ predilection for the horror genre and the influence of Dungeons and Dragons on his creative output, talk about production techniques, and favorite video game soundtracks. Enjoy! C...

On today’s episode of the SemaFORECAST, I talk to Nikki Esposito, aka Star Funeral about her journey to becoming a confident leader of her own project! We also discuss some of Nikki’s favorite gear, sound and aesthetics-wise, as well as the magic of the TikTok algorithm. Enjoy! Star Funeral Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starfuneral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/star_funeral Semapho...

Hey everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! Today, on the SemaFORECAST, I’m joined by Zack and Byron from the band Velvet. In this episode, we discuss how the band approaches songwriting when members live in different states, what’s so great about having your fellow shoegaze compatriots feature on your songs, and why so many shoegaze songs are about love and anxiety. Hope you enjoy! Velvet Links:...

Hey everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the SemaFORECAST. On today’s episode, I talk to Sean from the band Glom about his journey to being the front person of an indie band in the age of social media and what it’s like to live with his creative partner among other topics. Hope you enjoy! GLOM Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkglom IG: https:/...

We review 2021’s “Cavalcade” by Black Midi. I mean, they’ve released like 4 more albums in the interim, but boy oh boy is this one special. Other topics in this episode: Black Midi is the Gen Z Tool To record to a grid or not to record to a grid How technology (and expectations) drives music production Free yazz and Henry Cow and Art Bears and Fred Frith, oh my… Hypocritical truths and industry pl...

What week is it????? Have you missed us? In this episode, we discuss “ULTRAPOP” by The Armed #refract  We also discuss: The Sick New World festival  The reunion of Hella Tony Royster Jr (Jay Z’s drummer) Digital Blank/ Silence Kurt Ballou productions What our favorite promo campaigns have been (including the one for this album) Hyper Pop AND THEN JAY LAYS DOWN THE LAW and we discuss why The Armed...

We discuss “Absolutely” by Dijon What else comes up in this one you might ask? On Cinema at the Cinema Channel Orange’s influence on alternative R&B LA vs NYC stuff, you know how it is? I mean, this dude’s name is Dijon, is he related to mustard or something?

Today, we discuss Siddhu’s favorite album of 2021: "to hell with it" by PinkPantheress. If you haven’t heard this album yet, you’re missing out big time! Modern TikTok drum and bass for the youths. In this episode: Erik Satie, the Tristan chord, and  interpolation Regular a** people TikTok Watching society crumble in real-time Baby seals J*e R**g*n loop-based-music, J Dilla, and Boards o...

We review our favorite post-chad-core album of 2021, GLOW ON by Turnstile! We discuss: - What it means for punk to be "for the kids" - Why we think this album was the breakthrough success for the band - Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange - What happens when hardcore bands discover emotions - The Hot-Blooded podcast with Cat Jones and more!! Also! If there are any bands/songs/albums you want us t...

We discuss Bloodmoon I by Converge/ Chelsea Wolfe/ Stephen Brodsky, an album that has been in the making for a long time. Through our discussion we hit on: - Why we love every musician on this record - What are our favorite and least favorite supergroups - A defense of butt rock and subtlety  Most importantly, Ben Koller for President 2024!

It's finally time for Siddhu's pick! And guess what - the sparks finally fly in this one?! - What space does grunge have in today's world? - Why is Gish by Smashing Pumpkins so easy to rip? - Did Jay's mic die in the second half of the recording? Listen in to hear the answers to these and many more questions!

We talk about the live version of the re-recording of Mr. Bungle's first self-released demo tape from 1986. We discuss:  Our first recordings  Making mixtapes for crushes in high school The Mike Patton Infatuation Education Information Situation On a separate note, did you know we’re just the progeny of Trevor Dunn? 🤪

In this season of the podcast, each member of Semaphore chose a number of their favorite albums from 2021 and forced each other to listen to them. Today, they discuss Niko's pick: "Chemz/ Dolphinz" by Burial. Through the conversation, they bring up what it means to be a modern DJ and how venues can influence live sound production decisions.

In this season of the podcast, each member of Semaphore chose a number of their favorite albums from 2021 and forced each other to listen to them. Today, they discuss Emmett's pick: "The Lurch" by Yautja.