#39: The first concert recap in so very long….Marleah and guest Henry recap CLAVVS (with Noods and b3cca), who they saw at Our Wicked Lady on 7/30/21. Marleah wants a shorts suit and hears jangle punk for the first time. Henry gives Our Wicked Lady a glowing review, and takes note of the hot Noods band members (prompting a discussion on whether it is possible to be twee pop, if you’re also highly attractive). Marleah and Henry agree that yes, it’s been a long, hard pandemic, so support local bands getting back into the groove!

What’s your next concert gonna be? Let us know.

CLAVVS just released their latest album O on 7/29/21, Noods released their debut album Blush on 4/16/21. Check them out!

Our Wicked Lady: https://www.ourwickedlady.com/

Noods info: https://noods.bandcamp.com/album/blush

Noods Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6juumXQAfz0YLZqF6SHaX9

CLAVVS info: https://www.clavvs.com/

CLAVVS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JcWOIfDeHESCg42COyDy1

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

Our handle on the things: @highdecibelspod

With concerts cancelled, bands make due. No NYC band is making a greater effort than King Crash, probably the first to play out in the city in lockdown. I sit down with Ryan Shivdasani, Jack Redford and Rubio to get an inside look about what it looks like to forge ahead as a performer in lockdown. We talk about the joy of public performances, what the upcoming Open Culture initiative could mean for performers, why the most colorful characters tend to approach Jack, how Ryan doesn't really want to hear Jimi Hendrix everyday, and Rubio gives some insight as to why other bands might be more reluctant to do all that King Crash does.

Also in this episode are mentions of a few other NYC bands that play out (info below).

Got any tips on where to see bands, or would like to see a band featured? Send a DM!

King Crash IG: @kingcrash_

King Crash Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WNAjfz05Hwon9mXm4dlL4

Alegba and Friends IG: @alegbaandfriends

Alegba and Friends FB: https://www.facebook.com/alegbaandfriends

Dark Sky Hustlers IG: @dark_sky_hustlers

Pinc Louds IG: @pinclouds

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

Our handle on the things: @highdecibelspod

Alternative Title: But Where Can I Go To A Rave?

In Part 2 of the Lockdown Recap, Marleah is here to discuss the EDM scene in NYC (and tips for finding where to go in your own city if you’re not from around here), with Gregory Gelfand and Jenya Taran of Mindgazm, a local NYC DJ act she got to see twice over the past month, who also add live instruments and visuals to their sets, for a full electronic dance experience. In this conversation, we talk about the duo’s transition from band to genre-fusing EDM act, the expanded sonic palette (how we love this phrase) electronic music lends itself to, the future of melodic dance music, the 20 year NYC music cycle, how DJs are leading the charge in the NYC music scene (Marleah is a little tough on bands here, sorry), what the underground looks like, and how “you really can’t stop people from being tribal”. Plus, a How Was It For You? discussion, where Marleah finds out what the Mindgazm set she saw was like for them (Greg is ok with a little unexpected B2B!). The video version will be posted soon on our IGTV, and Mindgazm’s EP One Funky Evening is set to release on TRAX Records on 11-27-20!

Got any tips on where to see DJs? Want us to come see *your* set? DM us!

Mindgazm info: www.mindgazm.com

Mindgazm Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NWP2HN7MPH7QlgplH8AoX

Deep Playa Rides: https://www.facebook.com/NYCDeepPlaya

Reboot (groove at a safe dis-dance!): https://www.facebook.com/rebootnyc123

Barcode (major acts coming through here): https://www.barcodenj.com/

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

Our handle on the things: @highdecibelspod

It’s been a loooong hiatus, and we’ve struggled for the live music that nourishes us…but it can be found! Marleah is here for the Lockdown Recap, Part 1, Concerts, to discuss the live music scene in NYC (and tips for finding it in your own city if you're not from these parts!). First half, Mar sits down with her friend Ladell who she saw Akie Bermiss with, at Wild Birds. Ladell felt Akie hit his soul and appreciates sci-fi themed tunes. Marleah recalls being raised on Jazzercise and All My Children, and loves a cover that’s better than the original.

Second half, for another How Was It For You? segment, Marleah is with David Pattillo of Strange Majik, who she saw at Culture Lab on September 19. We recap the set, and also hear about background on the band, how ideas float down from the ether, that time David played for Kimye, and lo-fi highs. The video version is getting posted soon on our IGTV!

On our Twitter and IG @highdecibelspod: Got any tips for where to see bands? Want us to come see *your* show? DM us.

Akie Bermiss info: https://www.akiebermissmusic.com/

Akie Bermiss music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JNxRPMCUTFBMGbStbLOfJ

Wild Birds info: https://www.wildbirdsbk.com/event-calendar

Strange Majik info: http://strangemajik.com/

Strange Majik music (check out the new album, 20/20): https://open.spotify.com/artist/6o1xy9ApnqHLeSlcoO5Y29

Culture Lab info: https://www.culturelablic.org/calendar

Charley Crespo info: http://themanhattanbeat.blogspot.com/

Some NYC bands and venues to follow on IG (listen to the episode for more!):

Akie Bermiss: @akiebermiss

Wild Birds: @wildbirdsbrooklyn

Strange Majik: @strangemajik

Culture Lab: @culturelablic

King Crash: @kingcrash_

Noé Socha: @simplebluesboy

Low(er) Mentality: @npylowmentality

Shag Horns: @shag_horns

Stoop Music: @stoopmusicbrooklyn

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

With quarantine in effect, concerts are out. So we’ve got a new segment, How Was It For You?, where we interview an artist we love on their take on a show (or shows) we went to. On this episode, we get to chat with Evan Zwisler and Mason Taub of The Values!

Mason and Evan get into their intricate songwriting process (they’ve got a bomb home setup, well lit too we’ll add), the energy they bring to their shows, the artists that inspire them, what they’re doing in quarantine (their new single, Quarantine, dropped on April 29!), favorite concerts they’ve attended, and we get a funny little story about their informal first wedding dance.

Marleah talks about the time she didn’t ask for her money back after a Marky Mark show, and recommends Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama for The Values’ next bad movie night. James takes a stand on how he likes his music biopics to be historically accurate, and recalls our first ever show of the band, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

The Values info: https://www.thevaluesband.com/

The Values music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3I7hfAn65jaeTy1fUtNnc0?si=DC9l3_9gR8eMT8SVJXqy9Q

Intro music: Evan Rhind, IG @xrhindcorex

With quarantine in effect, concerts are out. So we’ve got a new segment, How Was It For You?, where we interview an artist we love on their take on a show (or shows) we went to. On this episode, we have a fantastic discussion with Eli Sokolow- lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Living Strange. We ask about shows of the band that we went to, of course (like when James showed up awkwardly early, and like when Marleah was captivated with Eli’s suave delivery of a new ballad), but also get Eli’s take on the band’s aesthetic, what keeps him busy during quarantine, the importance of putting on a captivating show, Tiger King (because how can you not) and future developments for the band (hint hint, we have an Excluuuusiiiive!).

The Living Strange is releasing new songs and music videos in the coming weeks, so keep up with them on social media for the latest!

The Living Strange info: https://www.facebook.com/thelivingstrange/

The Living Strange Instagram: @the_living_strange

The Living Strange music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KFCf9WZ1oRE4PQLfUKoHO?si=JLeUFPfLTnKFUqOnk7OChA

Intro music: Evan Rhind, IG @xrhindcorex

Our handle on the things: @highdecibelspod

Marleah and James recap Silversun Pickups (with The New Regime), who they saw at Brooklyn Steel on 3-5-20. Marleah has an all too relatable work moment when catching the light board operator takin’ it easy on the job, and is thrown by an all too accurate audience member comparison of SSPU to…another very well-known band. James raw-drums it (that’s, not wearing ear protection) for half the show and talks about how a radio edit can be damning. Marleah and James mosh together for the first time ever!

We offer the shot for you to executive produce an episode, where we cover *any* show you want in the NYC area (and even have you guest on the show if you’d like)! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media @highdecibelspod.

On our Twitter and IG @highdecibelspod: What’s that one song by that one band that you always hope to hear live…and they NEVER play it??

Brooklyn Steel info: https://www.bowerypresents.com/new-york-metro/shows/brooklyn-steel

The New Regime info: https://www.thenewregime.com/

The New Regime music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XYfaDL9We5ubqAvl3Adli?si=wpx1bsLqSEy7F-pFXYP4rw

Silversun Pickups info: https://silversunpickups.com/

Silversun Pickups music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qyi8X6MdP1lu6B1K6yh3h?si=cupinjR7S3aRMlJmGw9PlQ

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

Marleah and James recap Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, who James saw at Brooklyn Bowl on 2-27-20. Last week, Marleah talked about a roar she never got to hear; this week, James talks about a pounce he never got to see. We explore the interesting possibility of marrying blues with EDM, talk about blues cover songs, James gives us a deep dive on the blues genre, and Marleah wants to be know as intrinsically by someone as Kingfish knows the guitar (she understands this takes years). Also, a short overview of the weekend prior where we checked out a new Brooklyn indie band, @harrysayshelloband (links below).

We offer the shot for you to executive produce an episode, where we cover *any* show you want in the NYC area (and even have you guest on the show if you’d like)! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media @highdecibelspod.

On our Twitter and IG @highdecibelspod: Does NYC, in fact, experience groundbreaking music scenes on a 20 year cycle? Discuss.

Harry Says Hello info: http://harrysayshello.com/

Harry Says Hello music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yTdtKhufxUepxMXYgGV5G?si=KlxsV4CnQ_u2aN1vR744wg

Brooklyn Bowl Info:  https://www.brooklynbowl.com/

Brandi & the Alexanders Info: https://www.brandiandthealexanders.com/

Brandi & the Alexanders music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6y79PXyixHZmzUgsHLVG4J?si=-NmaH1ABR-2TGJGE7geUdw

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram info:  https://www.christonekingfishingram.com/  

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jMGnqJkgPaiJzwy5bOcYX?si=RiPgyK_2TfOT73df-AOUIQ

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

Marleah and James recap Peter Bradley Adams, who they saw at Rockwood Music Hall on 2-17-20. Marleah loves the perfect mix of sensitive and stoic masculinity (quote of the episode: “like he’s holding back a roar that we never get to hear.”). James points out Anthony da Costa’s ability to be the perfect type of accompanist and backup singer- bringing his own stage presence to the table, without upstaging the featured act. Marleah and James had a rock ’n’ roll weekend, meeting both Mason of The Values and Andy Frasco of Andy Frasco and the U.N. !

We offer the shot for you to executive produce an episode, where we cover *any* show you want in the NYC area (and even have you guest on the show if you’d like)! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media @highdecibelspod.

On our Twitter and IG @highdecibelspod: What song did you hear live that moved you the most?

Rockwood Music Hall info: https://rockwoodmusichall.com/history/

Peter Bradley Adams info: http://www.peterbradleyadams.com/about

Peter Bradley Adams music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CdbG1eHVjqjkQsGoH2u1V?si=kR4Ci5x-QcKjiqVY0B_HIw

Anthony da Costa info: http://www.anthonydacosta.com/

Anthony da Costa music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59FeKdChfWED6sfb6QQbzj

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex

After an overview of the new Tame Impala album, Marleah and James recap Saint Motel (with KOLARS), who they saw at Webster Hall on 2-13-20. Marleah introduces James to Shirley Bassey and can’t get enough of costume changes. James dislikes frequent clap-a-longs, and is in the camp that everything Saint Motel does is meticulously planned (true??). Both Marleah and James love when a band makes a cover their own.

We offer the shot for you to executive produce an episode, where we cover *any* show you want in the NYC area (and even have you guest on the show if you’d like)! Email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media @highdecibelspod.

On our Twitter and IG @highdecibelspod: Costume changes, Beyonce or AJ Jackson…who does it better?

KOLARS info: http://kolarsband.com/about

KOLARS music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tiDO34wzfyJdv8elYqKxj?si=-T9vycBiRwKpVgwyd2EQFw

Saint Motel info: https://www.saintmotel.com/

Saint Motel music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dWEYMPtNmvSVaDNLgB6NV?si=iiUqGiNMRheBrhLRlaNa4w

Intro music: Evan Rhind, https://youtu.be/ot_XBXZn1AU

IG: @xrhindcorex