S2: E24 Interview with CHRIS ENRIQUEZ (New Noise Magazine, Light Tower, Spotlights, Orange 9mm)

We Discuss:Long Island HardcoreThe bands that Chris has opened forPBR being the beer for indie rockersThe Crow soundtrack and being a POC in alt-rock musicThe NYC/London connectionTaking part in the Mentorship program at the Musician’s Institute Warmachine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwarmachine/?hl=enBandcamp: https://warmachine.bandcamp.com/album/projectSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:Opening for TAGABOWFavorite alternate tuningsThe max number of boyfriends one is allowedwhat they miss about being 13Warmachine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwarmachine/?hl=enBandcamp: https://warmachine.bandcamp.com/album/projectSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:Every band Jordyn's been inThe Exploding in Sound scene in BrooklynLiving in every major Northeast cityThe Powepuff GirlsYoshi's StorySmile Machine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordynblakely_/?hl=enBandcamp: https://smilemachineband.bandcamp.com/album/bye-for-nowSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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/