S2: E27 Interview with PLASTIC (George, Wylie, Nigel, Sam, Mariah)

We Discuss:the use of tape manipulation in a band settingimprovisation and french horns, and Sun 0)))LogosModularity of design a setlistVisual art that inspires the bandPlastic:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plastic.nyc/Bandcamp: https://nycplastic.bandcamp.com/album/crabwalk-2Semaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:The magic of polaroidThe photography of Ray Johnson and Fluxus ArtIndigo Children Extended photography techniquesLuke’s lineage of photographyTaking photos of ChernobylThe New Brunswick Basement sceneLuke Ivanovich:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czukphotoSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:Is it easier to write a sub 4-minute long or 10+ minWhat magic food would they have in their cauldronDesigning book coversWhich super hero is each memberWe play an improv game 😳🤪Strega Nona:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streganonaband/?hl=enBandcamp: https://streganonanyc.bandcamp.com/album/walk-in-beautySemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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/