S2: E13 Interview with NATURAL VELVET (Corynne Ostermann and Spike Arreaga)

We Discuss:Having a first album as a live improv albumThe best new York bandsWorking with Colin MohnacsThe art of Yeji MoonWhy Indie Sleeze is a dumb nameScranton, PAThe concept of “big ghost energy”Bill DeBalsio’s real nameBook/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/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:Curating compilationsOther labels he’s inspired byOpen D tuning and The Tallest Man on EarthBaby Rat Studios (is where the heart is)The best Gene Hackman moviesHusbands:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husbands_bos/Bandcamp: https://husbandsbos.bandcamp.com/Candlepin Records:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlepin_recordsBandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/merchSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:The magic of Criagslist The LA Hardcore sceneThe influence of MogwaiThe best spidermanWhy 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/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:The Art of CurationBeing a Jersey kid going to shows in the 90sWhy hardcore kids listen to shoegazeThe best defunct Brooklyn venuesThe time when Urban Outfitters matteredThe best part of Brooklyn to take a long walk inThe best Amy’s Frozen vegan foodThe parallels between being a manager and a football coach Matthew Molnar:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewtmolnarSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: 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 FlatwavesWorking with Jeff SchroderThe influence of Carlos D and DarcyWhether Rehoboth Beach is the best beach for gothsAllie’s candle company GP Candle, the scents associated with the band, and the best band merchFlatwaves:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatwavesphl/Bandcamp: https://flatwaves.bandcamp.com/Semaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:The band’s songwriting processConnecting with other South Asian musiciansHow visual art influences songwritingAlbums vs singlesMinaxi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaxithebandWebsite: https://minaxitheband.com/ Semaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:The growth of the bandSetting up a DIY tour in the US vs England vs EuropePlaying in a band with your familyWhat colors they associate with the bandWhat would be in the center of their snow globe Stay in Nothing:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayinnothing/?hl=enAll Links: https://linktr.ee/StayinnothingSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:The benefits and pitfalls of live recordingsWho the best hockey sacker isThe best places to plunder VHSsAnswer the important question of Denny’s vs Waffle House v iHop Main Era:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmainera/?hl=enWebsite: https://maineraband.github.io/Bandcamp: https://mainera.bandcamp.com/Semaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:The double edge sword of being a musician and a visual designer for your own projectStarting your own imprintWorking with J. RobbinsThe influence of data-moshingFavorite Sailor Moon charactersFavorite defunct venues and warehouse spots in BaltimoreHow to maintain longevity as a band Natural Velvet:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalvelvet/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturalvelvetBandcamp: https://naturalvelvet.bandcamp.com/Semaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:We talk about their recent name changeWhy it’s never been easier to start a band in BrooklynThe fact that Charlie Kaufman was a writer on Kung Fu Panda 2Why skateboarders and roller skaters can be friendsGRASS 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/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/