SemaFORECAST – Details, episodes & analysis

We discuss:

• How Thomas discovers new music
• What draws Thomas to shoegaze
• Which subreddits he finds the most success in posting
• What made you decide to become a member of right chord music 
• His prior life managing bands
• The music scene in Germany and traveling in America to see shows

Black Market Playlist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmarketplaylist/?hl=en

All Links: https://linktr.ee/blackmarketplaylist?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-VjbR4XHM00tb50nOrPV2OX8ie7PBTQRVgEg059J-BV0e8DXpm5KZtzLHIA_aem_DPieTzKnNq_oDJzm8Qqvzw

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:

• How booking shows has changed since the 90s
• Dyami’s favorite closed venus
• importance of flyering/ show posters
• Booking at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square
• Collective Effort Fest

Collective Effort
CE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collective_effort_nyc/?hl=en

CE's Links: https://linktr.ee/Collective_Effort_NYC?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4hhNi4c6mIsDKU1wBHbZ3ITf9tMD1Hhb2uxRMY8YFuDDVpSfvXsm_V4Hd98_aem_K3ZCWqChI-5LMIoB2BBGvQ

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:

• Every band Jordyn's been in
• The Exploding in Sound scene in Brooklyn
• Living in every major Northeast city
• The Powepuff Girls
• Yoshi's Story

Smile Machine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordynblakely_/?hl=en
Bandcamp: https://smilemachineband.bandcamp.com/album/bye-for-now

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:

• Having a first album as a live improv album
• The best new York bands
• Working with Colin Mohnacs
• The art of Yeji Moon
• Why Indie Sleeze is a dumb name
• Scranton, PA
• The concept of “big ghost energy”
• Bill DeBalsio’s real name

Book/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/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:

• Curating compilations
• Other labels he’s inspired by
• Open D tuning and The Tallest Man on Earth
• Baby Rat Studios (is where the heart is)
• The best Gene Hackman movies

Husbands:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husbands_bos/
Bandcamp: https://husbandsbos.bandcamp.com/

Candlepin Records:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlepin_records
Bandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/merch

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We Discuss:

• The magic of Criagslist 
• The LA Hardcore scene
• The influence of Mogwai
• The best spiderman
• Why 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/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:

• The Art of Curation
• Being a Jersey kid going to shows in the 90s
• Why hardcore kids listen to shoegaze
• The best defunct Brooklyn venues
• The time when Urban Outfitters mattered
• The best part of Brooklyn to take a long walk in
• The best Amy’s Frozen vegan food
• The parallels between being a manager and a football coach 

Matthew Molnar:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewtmolnar

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: 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 Flatwaves
• Working with Jeff Schroder
• The influence of Carlos D and Darcy
• Whether Rehoboth Beach is the best beach for goths
• Allie’s candle company GP Candle, the scents associated with the band, and the best band merch

Flatwaves:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatwavesphl/
Bandcamp: https://flatwaves.bandcamp.com/

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:

• The band’s songwriting process
• Connecting with other South Asian musicians
• How visual art influences songwriting
• Albums vs singles

Minaxi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaxitheband
Website: https://minaxitheband.com/ 

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/

We discuss:

• The growth of the band
• Setting up a DIY tour in the US vs England vs Europe
• Playing in a band with your family
• What colors they associate with the band
• What would be in the center of their snow globe 

Stay in Nothing:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayinnothing/?hl=en
All Links: https://linktr.ee/Stayinnothing

Semaphore Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphoremusic
Bandcamp: https://semaphoretheband.bandcamp.com/