S2: E30 Interview with ADAM ELARA (Sikeen)

We Discuss:Palestinian DabkeSneaking CDs into Saudi ArabiaSinging Arabic with a Tom Delonge accentLearning a chapter of the Quran to get a guitar from his uncleToyota commercialsThe Crow and Yu Yu HakushoAdam Elara/ SikeenAdam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamelara/Sikeen's links: https://linktr.ee/sikeenmusicSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:The lessening of the purity of Black MetalThe progression of Ashbringer’s soundwhat color do you most directly connect with the aesthetics of the band?How do you get better at mixing and mastering over the years?Some Kind of MonsterAshbringer:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashbringermusic/?hl=en Bandcamp: https://ashbringermusic.bandcamp.com/Semaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:Is Alkaline Trio the best power trio?Are drummers the wild cards of the bandFuture Breed concert picsDo**ing Nate’s old landlordCat FightsThe meaning of their song namesDeclaw:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declawthebandBandcamp: https://declawtheband.bandcamp.com/album/declawSemaphore Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusicBandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

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/