Farao is the musical moniker of Berlin by-way-of Norway multi-instrumentalist/producer Kari Jahnsen. Blending minimalist beats and swirling synths in tandem with a zither and chimes, Farao’s disco-inspired sound is both familiar and alien, and wholly enticing. Paired with Jahnsen’s vocals, the songs head into a lush pop territory that’s super satisfying. She stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this flawless session.

Pure-O is available now from Western Vinyl.

00:00 - Farao

00:45 - Ghost Ship

04:44 - Interview - Farao

06:18 - Luster of the Eyes

09:28 - Interview - Farao

11:27 - Lula Loves You

15:20 - Interview - Farao

19:32 - Triumph Over Me

23:07 - Interview - Farao

24:56 - Marry Me

28:40 - Interview - Farao

31:10 - Outro

31:33 - Finish

The Underhill Family Orchestra is a band of siblings (by choice, not by blood) based out of Mobile, Alabama, stomping out epically anthemic, soul-churning roots music from the swamp to the stadium. Drawing heavily on their Southern roots and 4 strong vocalists, the group stirs up quite a pleasant racket that fans of pop, country music, and indie rock can all enjoy. They stormed the live room at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this session.

 

Tell Me That You Love Me is available now from Skate Mountain Records.

00:00 - Underhill Family Orchestra

00:38 - Silverhill Church Girl

03:56 - Interview - The Underhill Family Orchestra

06:44 - Nebraska Town / Oak Holler

12:53 - Interview - The Underhill Family Orchestra

17:27 - Chickasaw Fields

21:44 - Interview - The Underhill Family Orchestra

28:50 - When The Trumpet Sounds

30:20 - Interview - The Underhill Family Orchestra

31:03 - Outro

31:24 - Finish

Samia (the band) is the musical project of 21-year-old NYC native Samia Finnerty. With a powerful voice and uncanny ability to write poignant, confessional pop songs ranging from the soft and subtle to the loud and fierce, Samia is off to an incredibly strong start in her music career. She brought the band by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this intimate session.

The “Milk” single is available now from Grand Jury Music.

 

00:00 - Samia

01:04 - Welcome To Eden

04:26 - Interview - Samia

07:43 - 21

11:07 - Interview - Samia

12:12 - Milk

15:48 - Interview - Samia

17:33 - Ode To Artifice

20:04 - Interview - Samia

22:15 - Josh Tillman Listened To My Song

25:12 - Interview - Samia

26:33 - Outro

26:49 - Finish

From our friends at Greenway Records, Max Pain And The Groovies are here with some catchy, blazing garage-rock on their latest record. Fast, fun, and groovy (duh), the NYC band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to shake things up for this session.

Sounds From The Hole EP is available now in a hand-poured limited edition 7” vinyl  from Greenway Records.

00:00 - Max Pain & The Groovies

00:54 - Checkin’ Out Late

04:32 - Crude Love

08:19 - Interview - Max Pain & The Groovies

10:19 - Goblin Valley

14:12 - Interview - Max Pain & The Groovies

16:20 - $10 To Testify

19:20 - Interview - Max Pain & The Groovies

20:51 - Mary’s At The Door

24:29 - Interview - Max Pain & The Groovies

26:23 - Outro

26:43 - Finish

We last caught up with Adeline Hotel, the Brooklyn-based indie folk project of songwriter Dan Knishkowy, at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn a couple of years ago. Now the band is back with a brilliant new collaborative album, so it was time to have them swing by for a session at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn.

Away Together is available now.

00:00 - Adeline Hotel

00:40 - Lightning

03:04 - Interview - Adeline Hotel

07:25 - Some Kind of Joke

10:36 - Interview - Adeline Hotel

12:52 - Habits

17:20 - Interview - Adeline Hotel

20:14 - Looking For The Same Thing

23:14 - Interview - Adeline Hotel

25:18 - Solid Love

29:40 - Outro

30:00 - Finish

Jane Church is the Queens-based band led by former Spires singer/guitarist Matthew Stevenson. The band’s tunes have a timeless pop quality, falling into some kind of sweet spot on a spectrum that goes from Big Star to Kinks. They’ve quickly gained traction around here as a BTRtoday favorite, from a relaxing chat in a bookstore to this super chill session at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn.

Presenting... Jane Church 7" is available now from Greenway Records.

 

00:00 - Jane Church

00:26 - Bleed

04:28 - Interview - Jane Church

06:22 - Demolition USA

09:52 - Interview - Jane Church

10:31 - This Here City

13:10 - Interview - Jane Church

13:17 - Rocket to the Kremlin

16:48 - New England

20:25 - Outro

20:40 - Finish

LUMPS is the musical beast created by Aaron Hester. Previously West Coast-based, the solo project-turned-trio-turned-Brooklyn band has certainly seen some changes, but what’s remained is Hester’s catchy, garage pop style. With King Pizza Records Big Cheese/Mad Doctors skins-pounding maniac Greg Hanson on drums, local guitar legend and enemy of sleeves on shirts Jon Mann shredding, and Rich Seibert handling bass action, LUMPS is a force to be reckoned with. They took the live room at Serious Business by storm for this fun-filled session.

LUMPS are currently recording the follow-up record to 2016’s Curses!

00:00 - LUMPS

00:25 - Use Your Words

02:37 - Interview - LUMPS

06:52 - People Are The Worst

09:20 - Interview - LUMPS

13:23 - Navy Blues

16:41 - Interview - LUMPS

23:14 - New Moves

25:52 - Interview - LUMPS

28:28 - Sleep Tight

30:58 - Interview - LUMPS

32:48 - Outro

33:08 - Finish

Those who listen to BTRtoday’s music podcast surely know we’re fans of The Duke Of Surl (aka Will Brown). Now, he’s finally graced us with a Live Studio session. Dressed in fully appropriate attire, the duke of the King Pizza Records world and his flight crew rocked the studio at Serious Business Music with some new tunes for this very special session.

Out Of It by The Duke Of Surl is available now from King Pizza Records.

 

00:00 - The Duke of Surl

00:25 - Stone Lover

05:06 - Interview - The Duke of Surl

07:10 - The Silk Cocoon

10:44 - Interview - The Duke of Surl

13:05 - Out Of It

15:46 - Interview - The Duke of Surl

18:54 - You’ve Got To Get Home When You’re Baby’s Alone

23:14 - Interview - The Duke of Surl

23:39 - Does It Feel Alright?

29:12 - Interview - The Duke of Surl

30:50 - Outro

31:09 - Finish

L’FREAQ is the musical project of Lea Cappelli. The rising Brooklyn and LA-based artist crafts dense and enchanting synth-pop music that bridges the gap between indie rock and soul in a beautiful way. Though she is just releasing her debut EP, L’FREAQ has already gotten the attention of the music industry, sharing the stage with Grammy winners and performing for celebrities - so who knows what’s next? She stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this intimate, solo performance.

 

L’Freaq’s Weird Awakenings EP will be release October 26, 2018.

00:00 - L’FREAQ

00:32 - Moonlight

04:26 - Interview - L’FREAQ

07:37 - Such A Lovely Thing

12:37 - Interview - L’FREAQ

13:06 - Fame

18:01 - Interview - L’FREAQ

22:19 - Weird Awakenings

25:48 - Interview - L’FREAQ

26:32 - New Skin

30:25 - Interview - L’FREAQ

31:07 - Finish

Joanna Teters is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and bandleader. From soul to blues and reggae, her smoky, captivating voice is more than capable of genre-hopping. Backed by an ace group of musicians who never miss a beat, Joanna brought the gang by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a sweet taste of her music.

Back To Brooklyn EP is available now.

00:00 - Joanna Teters

00:28 - So Easy To Love

05:31 - Interview - Joanna Teters

09:48 - Day One

14:07 - Interview - Joanna Teters

15:59 - Ride With You

19:52 - Interview - Joanna Teters

21:15 - Supreme

25:06 - Back To Brooklyn

29:18 - Outro

29:36 - Finish