BTR Live Studio
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMusicians play exclusive sets and chat about their craft and experiences with our team of hosts, each a veteran of their music scene with a knack for asking questions musicians actually enjoy answering.
Maia was the show's longtime host and producer, leaving in 2020. Her 14 year run is something we'll always be proud of!
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Wintersleep
February 14, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes"Wintersleep are a Juno Award-winning Canadian indie rock band from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia comprised of Paul Murphy, Loel Campbell, Tim D'Eon, Chris Bell, and Jon Samuel. Well into their third decade of the band, the group has a well-established, rich sound rooted in rock with touches of folk that has kept them sounding fresh and innovative all along. Notably, they pack their extremely hooky songs with poignant lyrics and self-reflective, critical storytelling that brings you in closer on each...
ing
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes"ing is an experimental rock band from Richmond, VA comprised of Hannah, Will, and Garen. Employing the distinct - and sonically unusual for a band playing any sort of rock music - technique of playing only single notes and not chords, the band has a unique sound and feel, more akin to jazz or progressive, technical music than rock n’ roll, even though their structures ten to follow a somewhat traditional pop template. They dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to blow our minds with ...
The Makeout Club
February 07, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes"The Makeout Club is the pure pop fantasy of Robert Granata come to life. The rich sonic landscape of tight, dancy drums, spacey synths, and shimmery guitars makes for a dreamy ride. The band - featuring Daniel Deitz, Jacob Read-Harber, and Jonathan Murphy - joined us at Seroius Business Music in Brooklyn for this amped-up and blissed-out take on their music. “Lose Yourself” is available now. 00:00 - The Makeout Club 00:34 - Lose Yourself 05:35 - Interview - The Makeout Club 09:14 - Bor...
Motherhood
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes"Motherhood is the Fredericton, NB, Canada-based trio of Brydon Crain, Penelope Stevens, and Adam Sipkema. A (rightfully) self-proclaimed trio of “deep-thinkin’ rippers,” they share an impressively high level of musicality and intensity that comes thru on record and truly shines in a live environment. With a twisting, propulsive sort of artiness to their heavy, HEAVY rock, the band manages to produce a gnarly, twangy, fuzzy sort of new sound without ever feeling like too much. They dropped by...
Vandana
January 31, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes"Vandana is a Brooklyn-based musician, producer, and visual artist with a well-traveled background, from India to London to New York, she’s absorbed a world of influences and inspiration along the way, all of which fuel her bold, dense, and dark electronic pop. With reinventions of Bollywood themes, she crafts stunning, immersive soundworlds with tight grooves and entrancing melodies. She stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this intimate solo performance. Contra EP is available...
proper.
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes"proper. is the Brooklyn-based indie rock project led by Erik Garlington. With heavy doses of emo sensitivity and fury, the songs writhe and shake as Garlington spits out an avalanche of expertly crafted, brutally honest lyrics. From the first waves of feedback to the propulsive dance beat and the breakdown that follows just in time for the lyrics to start, we’re hooked immediately. The band stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to rock for us. I Spent The Winter Writing Songs About ...
Adam Melchor
January 24, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes"Adam Melchor is a young musician from New Jersey, currently living in LA. With a strong, soft sensibility to his songwriting, his songs have just the right balance of timeless pop hooks and interesting arrangements to keep everything sounding fresh. He dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share a few tunes with us in this solo session. Plan On You is available now. 00:00 - Adam Melchor 00:32 - I Don’t Wanna See You Cryin’ Anymore 05:11 - Interview - Adam Melchor 06:50 - I Choos...
KAZU
January 21, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes"Kazu Makino, best known as the lead singer of indie rock legends Blonde Redhead, recently released her debut solo record. In this intimate session, Kazu joins us along with Darian Thomas for a selection of stripped-down performances from the dreamy album. Adult Baby is available now. 00:00 - Kazu 00:42 - Adult Baby 07:03 - Interview - Kazu 08:08 - Meo 12:30 - Interview - Kazu 16:18 - Come Behind Me So Good 20:50 - Interview - Kazu 30:56 - Outro 31:20 - Finish "
Lisel
January 17, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes"Lisel is the solo project of LA-based experimental musician Eliza Bagg (fans of Pavo Pavo may be familiar with her from her time spent in that band). With an eclectic musical background spanning the whole world of modern music, from pop to classical and all sorts of experimental, her soprano is impeccably trained and highly adaptable. Here, she delivers an impeccably arranged solo performance with the aid of backing tracks and loops supporting her otherworldly vocals. Angels On The Slope is...
Jelly Kelly
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes"Jelly Kelly began life as a side project for Monogold frontman Keith Kelly, but quickly grew into its own beast. With a similar musical tendency (the presence of Monogold powerhouse drummer Jared Apuzzo - rototoms and all - probably helps with that) but a different angle that sees Kelly’s vocals opening up for a more full-throated delivery than that falsetto we’ve come to know and love over the years, Jelly Kelly is a young band full of experienced players (Nicolas Dube, Dom Bodo round out t...
Kissed By An Animal
January 10, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes"The music made by Brooklyn band Kissed By An Animal is a perfect sonic parallel to musical mastermind and illustrator Dima Drjuchin’s visual aesthetic - bright, colorful, bold, and often, totally tripped out. With everything from psychedelic riff-loving wailfests to 00’s-esque sweaty dance party vibes, the band rolls along through the many genres at their disposal to great effect. They brought the party to the live room at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of their world....
Field Mouse
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes"Field Mouse have been a favorite band here at BTRtoday for several years now - while much has changed for the band (members, cities, styles of music) what’s still maintained all this time is the massively enjoyable musical chemistry stemming from Rachel Browne’s sweet vocals and Andrew Futral’s wily guitar antics. The addition of Zoe Browne on vocals adds a layer of perfect harmonies that only siblings can produce in just that way, rounded out by a super tight rhythm section, the band is ope...
Pocket Protector
January 03, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes"Pocket Protector began as the solo project of Brooklyn indie scene veteran Joe Reichel (Howth, Robot Princess, MiniBoone) before the addition of drummer (and Brooklyn Drum Collective creator) Carlo Minchillo and bassist/photographer Mike Petzinger (of Meansiders). Reichel’s hooky, melodic songs and honest lyrics take the best of punk and indie rock to make for a catchy good time. Room On Pacific is available now. 00:00 - Pocket Protector 00:24 - Blast Friend 02:14 - Interview - Pocket Prot...
LS 2019 Review: Part 5
December 31, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutes"We're wrapping up our 2019 with a look back at some fun sessions from this year. Today's show includes live performances and interviews with Blush, Field Medic, Kate Davis, and Airpark 00:00 - 2019 Review 00:38 - Delay - Kate Davis 03:31 - Interview - Kate Davis 04:32 - Trophies - Kate Davis 07:01 - Interview - Kate Davis 10:38 - Dirty Teenager - Kate Davis 14:24 - Forever Is A Long Time - Blush 16:53 - Interview - Blush 20:11 - What Do I Have To Lose - Blush 23:23 - Interview - Blush 26:21...
LS 2019 Review: Part 4
December 27, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBWe're wrapping up our 2019 with a look back at some fun sessions from this year. Today's show includes live performances and interviews with Dub Trio, Pablo Dylan, AMES, and Liz Cooper & The Stampede 00:00 - 2019 Review 00:25 - Mama It’s Me - AMES 03:51 - Interview - AMES 07:13 - Hold On - AMES 10:34 - Interview - AMES 13:51 - Fluid - AMES 17:17 - Hey Man - Liz Cooper & The Stampede 24:31 - Interview - Liz Cooper & The Stampede 26:33 - Sleepyhead - Liz Cooper & The Stampede 31:07 - Interview...
LS 2019 Review: Part 3
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBWe're wrapping up our 2019 with a look back at some fun sessions from this year. Today's show includes live performances and interviews with Meg Myers, And the Kids, Saint Mela, and Daughter of Swords 00:00 - 2019 Review 00:26 - Long Leaf Pine - Daughter of Swords 02:44 - Interview - Daughter of Swords 03:47 - Fields of Gold - Daughter of Swords 07:11 - Interview - Daughter of Swords 08:46 - Grasses - Daughter of Swords 11:40 - Interview - Daughter of Swords 13:49 - The Death of Me - Meg Mye...
LS 2019 Review: Part 2
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBWe're wrapping up our 2019 with a look back at some fun sessions from this year. Today's show includes live performances and interviews with Prateek Kuhad, Vera Sola, and Ramonda Hammer 00:00 - 2019 Review 00:31 - Better View - Ramonda Hammer 04:04 - Interview - Ramonda Hammer 07:33 - The Narcissist - Ramonda Hammer 09:41 - Interview - Ramonda Hammer 11:12 - Empathy. - Ramonda Hammer 14:31 - Interview - Ramonda Hammer 18:40 - Hoax - Ramonda Hammer 19:45 - cold/mess - Prateek Kuhad 24:35 - In...
LS 2019 Review: Part 1
December 17, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBWe're wrapping up our 2019 with a look back at some fun sessions from this year. Today's show includes live performances and interviews with Divino Niño, Shormey, and Elise Davis. 00:00 - 2019 Review 00:25 - Coca Cola - Divino Niño 04:02 - Interview - Divino Niño 07:56 - Bad Luck - Divino Niño 10:57 - Interview - Divino Niño 15:24 - Quiero - Divino Niño 18:28 - Boogie Island - Shormey 22:29 - Interview - Shormey 25:30 - Cruise! - Shormey 29:40 - Interview - Shormey 31:40 - Lion’s Share - ...
Queen of Jeans
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBQueen Of Jeans, the Philadelphia-based trio of Miri Devora, Mattie Glass & Patrick Wall, makes heartfelt, relatable, catchy, poppy/punky indie rock that is instantly likeable. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share some of their tunes with us in this amazing session! If You’re Not Afraid, I’m Not Afraid is available now from Topshelf Records. 00:00 - Queen of Jeans 00:24 - Only Obvious To You 04:38 - Interview - Queen of Jeans 06:21 - Bloomed 09:51 - Interview - Que...
Arthur Moon
December 06, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBArthur Moon is a project led by NY-based musician Lora-Faye Åshuvud, whose boundary-pushing performance and vocals style blends well with an experimental sort of electronic dance music to create a hazy, unsettling, yet inviting take on pop. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us this intimate look at their impeccable song stylings. Arthur Moon’s self-titled LP is available now. 00:00 - Arthur Moon 00:23 - Homonormo 03:44 - Interview - Arthur Moon 05:44 - Rev...
The Next Great American Novelist
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBBrooklyn musician Sean Cahill’s band The Next Great American Novelist has been a study in change. Nearly reaching its end when a meeting with Jason Cummings launched the current phase of the reinvigorated project, which blends dreamy, melodic indie rock with hints of sun-kissed pop in a way that feels somewhat more West Coast than Brooklyn in a super refreshing way. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to brighten up the basement studio for this session. Careless Moon will ...
Thanksgiving 2019
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBWe kick off our season of holiday broadcasts by taking a trip down memory lane with Juan Wauters, Adir L.C., Pip Blom, and Pearla. Pearla Adir L.C. Pip Blom Juan Wauters 00:00 - Thanksgiving 2019 00:30 - Disfruta La Fruta - Juan Wauters 03:31 - Interview - Juan Wauters 05:21 - Straighten Up And Lose - Juan Wauters 07:50 - Interview - Juan Wauters 13:20 - Big Bad - Adir L.C. 17:12 - Interview - Adir L.C. 21:00 - Reacting - Adir L.C. 24:24 - Interview - Adir L.C. 25:58 - Daddy Issues - Pip...
Alpenglow
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBNew York band Alpenglow is Peter Coccoma, Graeme Daubert, and Elori Kramer - joined here by Daniel Ocanto and Nico Hedley. The band’s warm, sprawling sound has such a familiar and inviting feel to it that the songs seem familiar at first, then unravel new threads along the way. The band joined us at Serious Business Music to share some music from their new record. Oceans In Between is available now. 00:00 - Alpenglow 00:30 - Figure 8 04:14 - Interview - Alpenglow 07:56 - Then and Thereafter...
Color Tongue
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBColor Tongue are a Brooklyn band whose sound is difficult to describe - at times they dip into artsy, experimental zones, while also keeping things pretty straightforward fuzzy rock - whatever it is, it’s creative and intriguing and requires precise coordination of a lot of moving parts. They stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to show us how they make it all happen! The Sprouts tape is available now from Color Tongue. 00:00 - Color Tongue 00:20 - Confetti Canon 04:08 - Intervi...
Briston Maroney
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBBriston Maroney is an energetic young musician based in Nashville, who's vibrant, hooky take on rock pairs well with his scrappy, diy background. He brought the band by Serious Business Music in DUMBO for this super fun session! Briston Maroney’s lasted Miracle Series single, “Chattanooga,” is available now. 00:00 - Briston Maroney 00:25 - Steve’s First Bruise 02:24 - Interview - Briston Maroney 04:50 - Fool’s Gold 09:18 - Interview - Briston Maroney 10:46 - Small Talk 14:05 - Interview - B...
Mister Lies
November 15, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBNick Zanca is the producer, composer, and musical mastermind behind the glitchy, heady, “nocturnal pop” songs of Mister Lies. Crafting his textural sonic world at home in his bedroom, Zanca has emerged with a twisted, driven sound that will have you totally enraptured. He brought his magic to the live room at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to show us how he does it. Mister Lies by Mister Lies is available now. 00:00 - Mister Lies 00:24 - Speedboat 03:33 - Interview - Mister Lies 08:...
Desert Sharks
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBIt’s hard to imagine that before meeting via Craigslist, Desert Sharks were just strangers swimming in the sea of the Brooklyn music scene. With a striking rock n’ roll gang chemistry and some serious live intensity, the quartet of Stephanie, Stefania Rovera - guitar, Rebecca Rose, and Sunny Veniero have been growing a devoted following in the local scene via fun live showings and several singles and EPs prior to their debut full length. The band finally made their way down to Serious Busines...
Kate Davis
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBKate Davis is an NYC-based musicians currently celebrating her debut album. While the music has a well-crafted indie rock feel, it’s pop and jazz roots show through in interesting ways that reveal the skills behind that sound. She brought the band down to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us an intimate look at her songs in this very special session. Trophy is available now from Solitaire Recordings. 00:00 - Kate Davis 00:23 - Daisy 03:16 - Interview - Kate Davis 04:17 - Trophy 06:...
Maneka
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBThe music of Maneka - the sonically-eclectic project of guitarist Devin McKnight, also of the band Speedy Ortiz - draws on a multitude of influences in an attempt to reflect McKnight’s unique cultural perspective as a person of color in an overwhelmingly white-dominated music scene. With rejection of any thoughts of genre pigeonholing - though post-punk might be the broadest that usually applies one way or another - Maneka swerves from sound to sound and emotion to emotion in an impressive bl...
Ramonda Hammer
November 01, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBRamonda Hammer are a four-piece grunge rock band from LA. With masterful loud-quiet-loud explosive dynamics and heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics, the band - and particular lead singer Devin Davis - has the rare ability to take a distinct style and refresh it, making it their own, without sounding retro. The band dropped by Serious Business Music while on tour and blasted through this fiery live session. I Never Wanted Company is available now from New Professor Music. 00:00 - Ramonda Hammer 00:25...
Weeping Icon
October 29, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBWeeping Icon is the Brooklyn-based experimental punk band comprised of Sara Fantry (guitar, vocals), Sarah Reinold (bass), and Lani Combier-Kapel (drums, vocals). With a super heavy sound and serious rock riffs, the group’s songs tackle the complexities of modern life head on. They stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this intense session. Weeping Icon’s self-titled debut LP is available now from Fire Talk and Kanine Records. 00:00 - Weeping Icon 00:22 - Like Envy 04:28 - Inter...
Daughter of Swords
October 25, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBDaughter Of Swords is the new project from the Durham, NC-based songwriter Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, whose voice will be familiar to listeners of her band Mountain Man. Here, she breaks out on her own for this solo folk endeavor, with honest storytelling and strong vocals accompanied by sparsely strummed guitars in a bold performance at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. Dawnbreaker is available now from Nonesuch Records. 00:00 - Daughter of Swords 00:26 - Long Leaf Pine 02:46 - Interview -...
Odetta Hartman
October 22, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBOdetta Hartman is an NYC-born artist with an impossible-to-define style. Informed by the wildly diverse cultural and musical landscape she grew up around, her music blends sounds and techniques from across the sonic spectrum - with the almost beguiling influence of traditional country and folk looming large over the more modern tendencies - creating something entirely new. The key is that at the core of any of her experiments you’ll find great songs with strong pop inclinations, made all the ...
Ada Lea
October 18, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBAlexandra Levy is the Montreal-based songwriter performing as Ada Lea, whose debut album reveals a collection of songs that balance an often big and bold rock sound with fragile, revelatory pop songs to dramatic, cathartic effect. The band stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share this intimate look at Ada Lea’s tunes. what we say in private is available now from Saddle Creek. 00:00 - Ada Lea 00:38 - what makes me sad 04:08 - Interview - Ada Lea 05:50 - wild heart 09:45 - Inter...
Color Collage
October 15, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBShane Conerty’s ambitious indie pop project, Color Collage, has come a long way since its beginnings as a solo project. Fully fleshed out with a full band - even joined by Doo-wop inspired backup singers The Foxy Johnstons - Conerty’s music comes to live in brilliant tones. The band joined us in the live room at Serious Business Music to show us how they do it! “Eye On You” is available now as a digital single. 00:00 - Color Collage 00:42 - Tired Of Living (This Way) 05:05 - Interview - Co...
Agua Viva
October 11, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBAgua Viva is the music project of Buenos Aires-bred, Brooklyn-based songwriter Josi Arias - blending breezy tropical vibes with timeless pop traditions and bilingual Spanish/English lyrics for a hazy, enchanting sonic experience. Here, the band - a trio performing with backing tracks - drops by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for a special set of music, including a previously unreleased track as their featured song! El Hechizo de la Luna is available now. 00:00 - Agua Viva 00:23 - Hunter...
Jesca Hoop
October 08, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBJesca Hoop is a Manchest, UK-based musician. For her latest album, she returned to her stateside home of California to record the songs that would ultimately see producer John Parish adding his touch to the process and the voices of Lucius and Kate Stables joining Jesca on the album. With a distinct style of fingerpicked guitar playing and gently powerful vocals, the songs are raw and direct, and presented here in an intimate, solo performance by Hoop at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. ...
Jordan Moser
October 04, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBJordan Moser is an Austin, Texas-based musician, dancer, and filmmaker. His touching, literary folk rock feels extremely raw and true, drawing on the tradition of heartfelt folk rock paired with a modern sensibility that flows as effortlessly as his ballet moves (which you can see at work in several music videos). Jordan stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this intimate session. Long Night is available now from Keeled Scales. 00:00 - Jordan Moser 00:32 - Long Night 03:47 - Int...
Shormey
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBShormey Adumuah resides in Chesapeake, Virginia, where she records her output as Shormey in her bedroom. Blending soul and disco into a fresh, groovy sort of psych pop, she aims to create music that can simply be enjoyed, anod those chill, carefree vibes are in abundance on her first tape release from Citrus City Records. Shormey brought the full live band experience to Serious Business Music for this very special session! Boogie Tape Vol. 1 is available now from Citrus City. 00:00 - Shorm...
Ryan Egan
September 27, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBRyan Egan is a songwriter currently splitting his time between Paris and NYC. With a sweet and hazy sort of vibe, Egan blends whole lot of Princely twists over catchy grooves with his own unique falsetto. He brought the super tight live band down to Serious Business Music for this session. “Cruel Times” is the latest release from Ryan Egan. 00:00 - Ryan Egan 00:26 - Miles and Miles 03:44 - Interview - Ryan Egan 06:38 - Won’t You Be the One 09:44 - Who’s Left Behind 12:52 - Interview - Ryan ...
Ali Awan
September 24, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBAli Awan is a Philadelphia-based songwriter/producer with a knack for timeless, catchy hooks, regardless of whatever genre he happens to be dipping into. From rock n’ roll to soulful folk, Awan’s sonic shapeshifting is effortless and works beautifully. He brought the live band down to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share a few tunes with us in this session. Butterfly by Ali Awan is available now. 00:00 - Ali Awan 00:27 - Be A Light 04:33 - Interview - Ali Awan 07:21 - Beyond The Vall...
Onesie
September 20, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBOnesie is the Brooklyn power pop band based around the songwriting of Ben Haberland, along with Zack Fanelli, Lee Madaus, and Andrew Nelson. With heavy nods to British invasion, power pop, and 90’s alt-rock, Haberland embraces everything great about catchy guitar rock and melody in his songwriting. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to shred for us in this session. Umpteenth is available now from Dadstache Records. 00:00 - Onesie 00:26 - Customers 03:38 - Interview - One...
Big Bend
September 17, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBBig Bend is the experimental musical project of Ohio-born, NYC-based composer Nathan Phillps. With a focus on collaboration and clever use of improvised electronics as a base for his songwriting, Phillips weaves intricate, otherworldly sounds together beautifully. Joined here by Craig Schenker on saxophone and with an overhead projector on-hand for some appropriate visual aids, Big Bend brings their expansive, amorphous sound to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. Radish by Big Bend is avai...
RVBY MY DEAR
September 13, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBRVBY MY DEAR is the musical project of the Brooklyn-based, Australian-born musician Gabbi Coenen. Her pop songs are often anthemic and dramatic, with an arty edge that borrows from indie rock more than the dancefloor. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this intimate session. Waiting by RVBY MY DEAR is available now. 00:00 - RVBY MY DEAR 00:24 - Try 04:23 - Interview - RVBY MY DEAR 07:25 - Draw 10:50 - Interview - RVBY MY DEAR 12:40 - 10:17 16:33 - Interview - RVBY MY...
Dub Trio
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBDub Trio are Brooklyn legends at this point, with over 20 years of collaboration under the band’s belt. It’s members - Stu Brooks, DP Holmes, and Joe Tomino - all have incredibly impressive musical resumes, collaborating with and backing some of the biggest names in music, from Dr. John to Lady Gaga to Matisyahu and more. After a brief hiatus for the trio, the band regrouped and are a true force of nature. Here, they share a bit of their epic collaboration with King Buzzo of the Melvins (pres...
Pearla
September 06, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBPearla - the musical project of Brooklyn songwriter Nicole Rodriguez - is an amorphous sort of endeavor, with sounds drawing on folk, americana, and pop, all with a hazy cloud around it, and Rodriguez’s powerful vocals floating in and around the melodies. Here, she joins us solo at Serious Business Music, accompanied simply by an Omnichord, for this intimate performance. Quilting & Other Activities is available now from Egghunt Records. 00:00 - Pearla 00:29 - Daydream 04:13 - Interview - Pe...
Diane Coffee
September 03, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBDiane Coffee - aka the pop alter-ego of Bloomington, IN musician Shaun Fleming - has transformed since we first encountered the experimental, shape-shifting project a few years ago. With his latest release, Fleming has pushed further into the pop realm, exploring themes of technology and the isolation of our increasingly digitized world through epically catchy and danceable songs. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share a few tunes with us in this massively fun session...
Taali
August 30, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBTaali - aka native New Yorker Talia Billig’s collaborative solo project - blends pop, electronic music, and a sort of breathlessly joyful performance with the musician’s jazz background and interest in Jewish culture for a sound that feels both familiar and brand new. Taali and drummer Dustin Kaufman joined us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this magical session. I Am Here is available now from Rainbow Blonde Records. 00:00 - Taali 00:25 - I Held My Breath 05:36 - Interview - Taal...
Brooke Annibale
August 27, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBIt’s been a few years since Pittsburgh songwriter Brooke Annibale stopped by our studio for a session. In that time, her sound has continued to grow and evolve - holding onto that timeless quality we’ve always loved while introducing some fresh elements to keep things exciting. While we’re still inclined to call her music folk, there are strong elements of extremely radio-friendly pop creeping in these days. She brought the band to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share some new songs wi...
The Nuclears
August 23, 2019 11:00 - 9.77 KBThe Nuclears are a badass rock ‘n roll band from New York City. What more do you need to say? They rip, and they stormed the live room at Serious Business Music to show us just how awesome they are. Barrage Rock is available now from Fake Chapter Records. 00:00 - The Nuclears 00:24 - Lightspeed Getaway 03:58 - Interview - The Nuclears 06:39 - Back To My Girl 09:38 - Interview - The Nuclears 13:12 - Siamese Connection 16:00 - Interview - The Nuclears 18:22 - Last Of The Gladiators 20:53 - In...