NYC Now Ep. 4 - Nory

Boys Go To Jupiter can't stop writing theme songs! Boys Go To Jupiter are getting stupider by the minute... A whirlwind of influences and genres, Boys Go To Jupiter’s captivating pop-rock-soul sound is grounded in strong storytelling and powerful live performance. BGTJ is the project of songwriters Caleb Martin-Rosenthal, Jess Kantorowitz, and Luke Volkert. Whether supported by their ten-piece band or as a trio, they share a love for songs with heart, humor, and hooks that have audiences dancing, singing, crying, and back again.

Nory is a Saudi-American rapper, producer, showman, and all-around creative based in NYC. He performs his original material around New York accompanied by his growing 7 piece band of The New School Jazz musicians, blends experimental electronic, Jazz, and progressive rock sensibilities with original Hip hop. In this episode, we dig into his unforgettable live show, why he has such an ambitious work effort, his perspective on creativity as a muscle, and much much more. Plus, Nory raps verses from Heaven Knows, Ashes, and Turn To live on the show. His inspirations include Donald Glover, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye, James Brown, and more.

Imogen Rose is a songwriter for her own project. In this episode, we discuss her experience moving to New York after growing up in Tucson, her draw to Psychoanalysis, the importance of play, and more! Plus, Imogen sings live on the show!

Calvin Rezen is the lead singer and songwriter for Thesaurus Rex. In this episode, we talk Horse girls, Green pants, EXCOMMUNICATIONS, and Wristwaches? I swear it all makes sense. If you like stories, Thesaurus Rex has you covered. Calvin aims to equipt his detailed storytelling ability in his songwriting to ressurect the 90s nerd rock/folk revolution through his project, Thesaurus Rex.

For the first episode of NYC Now, the proud Indian-American artist, Atharv Bhingarde, joins me to talk about his experience in pursuing a career in music. Atharv talks to me about the challenges hes faced and mechanisms he uses to stray true to his music and himself.