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/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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.com/merch

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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.com/

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

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatwavesphl/
Bandcamp: https://flatwaves.bandcamp.com/

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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.com/

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/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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.tiktok.com/@naturalvelvet
Bandcamp: https://naturalvelvet.bandcamp.com/

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/