SemaFORECAST

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

December 12, 2025 • 31 mins

We Discuss:

  • The magic of polaroid
  • The photography of Ray Johnson and Fluxus Art
  • Indigo ChildrenĀ 
  • Extended photography techniques
  • Luke’s lineage of photography
  • Taking photos of Chernobyl
  • The New Brunswick Basement scene

Luke Ivanovich:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czukphoto


Semaphore Links:

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

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We Discuss:

  • Is it easier to write a sub 4-minute long or 10+ min
  • What magic food would they have in their cauldron
  • Designing book covers
  • Which super hero is each member
  • We play an improv game 😳🤪

Strega Nona:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streganonaband/?hl=en
Bandcamp: https://streganonanyc.bandcamp.com/album/walk-in-beauty


Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok:...

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We Discuss:

  • Long Island Hardcore
  • The bands that Chris has opened for
  • PBR being the beer for indie rockers
  • The Crow soundtrack and being a POC in alt-rock music
  • The NYC/London connection
  • Taking part in the Mentorship program at the Musician’s InstituteĀ 

Warmachine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwarmachine/?hl=en
Bandcamp: https://warmachine.bandcamp.com/album/project


Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https:...

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We Discuss:

  • Opening for TAGABOW
  • Favorite alternate tunings
  • The max number of boyfriends one is allowed
  • what they miss about being 13

Warmachine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwarmachine/?hl=en
Bandcamp: https://warmachine.bandcamp.com/album/project


Semaphore Links:

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

Mark as Played

We Discuss:

  • Every band Jordyn's been in
  • The Exploding in Sound scene in Brooklyn
  • Living in every major Northeast city
  • The Powepuff Girls
  • Yoshi's Story

Smile Machine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordynblakely_/?hl=en
Bandcamp: https://smilemachineband.bandcamp.com/album/bye-for-now


Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphore...

Mark as Played

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 ā€œbig ghost energyā€
  • 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/
Tik...

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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/mer...

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March 7, 2025 • 41 mins

We Discuss:

  • The magic of CriagslistĀ 
  • The LA Hardcore scene
  • The influence of Mogwai
  • The best spiderman
  • Why we always root for the underdogĀ 

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/

Mark as Played

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 coachĀ 


Matthew Molnar:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewtmolnar


Semaphore Links:

Inst...

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We discuss:

  • Important Philly things (The non-debate of Wawa vs Sheetz, what even happens inĀ  ~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.i...

Mark as Played

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/Ā 


Semaphore Links:

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

Mark as Played

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 globeĀ 


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/
T...

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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 iHopĀ 

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/
Ti...

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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 bandĀ 

Natural Velvet:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalvelvet/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalvelve...

Mark as Played

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: http...

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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.ti...

Mark as Played

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 musicĀ 
  • 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...

Mark as Played

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 TestsĀ 

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://sema...

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December 20, 2024 • 53 mins

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://dos...

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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 šŸ’…šŸ¾, 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: h...

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