SemaFORECAST
Welcome to the SemaFORECAST!
Semaphore Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/
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~
Episodes
31 episodes
S2: E21 Interview with BOOK/SPIRIT (Pete, Garrett, Micah)
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 ...
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Episode 21
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39:00
S2: E20 Interview with Aidan Page (Husbands, Candlepin Records)
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:...
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Episode 20
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42:54
S2: E19 Interview with SALINE (Joe Sioufi)
We Discuss:The magic of Criagslist The LA Hardcore sceneThe influence of MogwaiThe best spidermanWhy we always root for the underdog Saline:Instagram:
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Episode 19
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41:56
S2: E18 Interview with Matthew Molnar (Kissing is a Crime, Friends, MCYC)
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 be...
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Episode 18
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1:10:18
S2: E17 Interview with FLATWAVES (Tara Sullivan, Allie Lannutti, Stephen Edwards, Greg Foran)
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 SchroderTh...
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Episode 17
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56:17
S2: E16 Interview with MINAXI (Shrenik, Liam, Steve, Thomas)
We discuss:The band’s songwriting processConnecting with other South Asian musiciansHow visual art influences songwritingAlbums vs singlesMinaxi:Instagram:
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Episode 16
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48:44
S2: E15 Interview with STAY IN NOTHING (Axel and Dino)
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 ...
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Episode 15
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43:49
S2: E14 Interview with MAIN ERA (Willie, Gigi, Maeve, and Jack)
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 ...
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Episode 14
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44:29
S2: E13 Interview with NATURAL VELVET (Corynne Ostermann and Spike Arreaga)
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 cha...
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Episode 13
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47:02
S2: E12 Interview with GRASS FED (Casey and Chanelle)
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 ...
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Episode 12
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37:04
S2: E11 Interview with BLOODSPORTS (Sam Murphy and Jeremy Mock)
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:
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Episode 11
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35:47
S2: E10 Interview with EYESHIELD (Logan Brennan)
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?...
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Episode 10
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34:06
S2: E9 Interview with SLOW QUIT (Nick Watter, Adam Straus, and Lauren Crosser)
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 QuitInstagram...
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Episode 9
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54:50
S2: E8 Interview with DOSSER (Will Teague)
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 kid...
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Episode 8
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53:16
S2: E7 Interview with PUPPY ANGST (Alyssa Milman)
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...
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Episode 7
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52:23
S2: E6 Interview with HILLS TO HEIGHT (Mike Dautner)
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 d...
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Episode 6
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43:47
S2: E5 Interview with DAZE (Nikki Mixon)
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 playi...
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Episode 5
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52:32
S2: E4 Interview with CLING RING (Travis Alvarado)
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 t...
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Episode 4
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44:51
S2: E3 Interview with STAR FUNERAL (Nikki Esposito)
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 mag...
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Episode 3
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45:34
S2: E2 Interview with VELVET (Zack Alfasi and Byron Rodriguez)
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 a...
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Episode 2
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46:54
S2: E1 Interview with GLOM (Sean Dunnevant)
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 ...
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Episode 1
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43:34
S1E10: "Cavalcade" by Black Midi
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 ToolTo record to a grid ...
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Episode 10
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53:57
S1E9: "ULTRAPOP" by The Armed
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 HellaTony Royster Jr (Ja...
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Episode 9
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1:11:02
S1E8: "Absolutely" by Dijon
We discuss “Absolutely” by DijonWhat else comes up in this one you might ask?On Cinema at the CinemaChannel Orange’s influence on alternative R&BLA vs NYC stuff, you know how it is?
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Episode 8
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45:12
S1E7: "to hell with it" by PinkPantheress
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 Tr...
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Episode 7
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