SemaFORECAST

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...

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:

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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.i...

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.co...

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/
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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 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/
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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 band 

Natural Velvet:

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

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...

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...

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...

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://sema...

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...

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: h...

Hey Everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! In today’s episode, I interview Mike from the band Hills to Height! We discuss Mike's love of Bob Dylan, our shared love of jazzmasters, the absolute ~joy~ of having a car in New York City, and the depressing nature of supporting sports teams that never win.

Hills to Height

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillstoheight/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hill...

Hey Everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! In today’s episode, I interview Nikki from the band Daze! We discuss what the band has been up to lately, what the scene in Houston is like, and what Nikki has planned for the future (including playing at Sway Fest next week!)

DAZE

https://linktr.ee/dazetx

Semaphore Links:

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

Hey everyone, Siddhu from Semaphore here. Today, I interview Travis aka Cling Ring. Travis gets the honor of being my first interview of someone I have only met via the internet!  In this interview, we talk about Travis’ predilection for the horror genre and the influence of Dungeons and Dragons on his creative output, talk about production techniques, and favorite video game soundtracks. Enjoy!

Cling Ring

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On today’s episode of the SemaFORECAST, I talk to Nikki Esposito, aka Star Funeral about her journey to becoming a confident leader of her own project! We also discuss some of Nikki’s favorite gear, sound and aesthetics-wise, as well as the magic of the TikTok algorithm. Enjoy!

Star Funeral Links:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starfuneral
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/star_funeral

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Hey everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! Today, on the SemaFORECAST, I’m joined by Zack and Byron from the band Velvet. In this episode, we discuss how the band approaches songwriting when members live in different states, what’s so great about having your fellow shoegaze compatriots feature on your songs, and why so many shoegaze songs are about love and anxiety. Hope you enjoy!

Velvet Links:

Instagram: https...