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/

We discuss:

• The Denver music scene
• Glen Branca and recording at Studio G
• What it’s like to grow up with musicians in your family
• The influence of the Muppets and Skymall Magazine

Bloodsports:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodsportsonline/
Bandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bloodsports

Semaphore Links:

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

We discuss:

• What it’s like to run a label (Label of Goods)
• Wikipedia Roulette
• The Long Island Love/Hate of Billy Joel
• The influence of graphic design on music 
• TWO WEEKS IN A ROW OF DUNGEON SYNTH??

Eyeshield:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeshield_ny/
Bandcamp: https://labelofgoods.bandcamp.com/album/dot-exe

Semaphore Links:

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

We discuss:

• Why everyone should listen to dungeon synth
• The band's shared love of Doom and all its tentacles
• A defense of bros
• Myers Briggs Personality Tests 

Slow Quit

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_quit/
Bandcamp: https://slowquit.bandcamp.com/

Semaphore Links:

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

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 kids should be listening to incubus and Linkin Park

Dosser

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

Semaphore Links:

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

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
Bandcamp: https://puppyangst.bandcamp.com/

Semaphore Links:

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