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"In this episode, we're taking a look back at the music from the first half of the year, including sessions recorded at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn with Travis Harrison, and the first batch of BTR Live Studio at Home sessions! All of these episodes were hosted by Maia Macdonald. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:47 - "Fun In the Afterlife" - Jelly Kelly 05:42 - "Vacation" - Honey Cutt 09:22 - "Earth Angel" - Activity 13:59 - "Soft Skin" - Frankie Valet 17:08 - "Sun" - ing 19:41 - "Actress" - Skylar Gudasz 22:48 - mic break 23:48 - "Spinning Gold" - Parlor Walls 27:32 - "Mirage" - Lisel 30:55 - "Y Golau Mwyaf yw'r Cysgod Mwyaf" - The Joy Formidable 35:53 - "Your Family" - Thin Lear 38:45 - "double dare" - Momma 42:35 - "Lime Green Jheri Curl" - proper. 46:22 - "Back Of My Mind" - Scoville Unit 49:16 - "Kittie" - Banana 52:05 - "Honey Suckle" - Pom Pom Squad 55:13 - "So Long" - Winnebago Vacation 56:30 - mic break 56:54 - "Good Will" - Shadow Monster 60:11 - "In The Clouds" - Kissed By An Animal 63:07 - "Way Down" - Motherhood 67:59 - "Pines And Cones" - Essi 71:16 - mic break 72:50 - "Chipped Checkered Wall" - Adir L.C. 76:29 - "Hold On" - Felicia Douglass 78:24 - "Autumn" - Nana Grizol 81:01 - "Why Don't You Come Out Anymore" - The Natvral 85:01 - outro 86:56 - end. "

"The Rizzos return to BTR Live Studio, except this time instead of playing at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn they’re just playing in Justin’s living room in Ridgewood.  In this episode we catch up about staying creative in a global pandemic, the recording of their forthcoming full-length album (hitting your ear holes sometime in 2021) and the joys of quitting a job that you hate. 00:00 - BTR Live Studio / Intro 00:54 - The Rizzos 06:24 - “Heavy Song” 10:16 - The Rizzos 25:27 - “Worth It” 28:12 - The Rizzos 38:23 - “Hambjergers” 40:22 - The Rizzos 46:01 - “Way Out” 48:55 - The Rizzos 54:36 - OUTRO 55:08 - END "

"As we begin the 2020 Holiday season with this special Thanksgiving weekend episode of BTR Live Studio, we're taking a look back to the first part of the year, back when we still did sessions with artists in person at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. Here we'll revisit music from sessions with Field Mouse, proper., Wintersleep, Pom Pom Squad, The Joy Formidable, and Momma. 00:00 - Sponsor + intro 01:54 - "Skygazing" - Field Mouse 05:30 - "Heart Of Gold" - Field Mouse 08:37 - "Apocalypse Whenever" - Field Mouse 11:50 - "A$AP Rocky Type Beat" - Proper. 13:31 - "NoLoitering" - Proper. 16:56 - "Toby" - Proper. 20:12 - mic break 21:50 - "Austere" - The Joy Formidable 25:04 - "My Beerdrunk Soul Is Sadder Than A Hundred Dead Christmas Trees" - The Joy Formidable 28:54 - "While The Flies" - The Joy Formidable 33:21 - "Biohazard" - Momma 35:41 - "Double Dare" - Momma 38:12 - "Work" - Momma 41:18 - mic break 42:35 - "Heavy Heavy" - Pom Pom Squad 45:16 - "Honey Suckle" - Pom Pom Squad 48:24 - "Cherry Blossom" - Pom Pom Squad 50:54 - "Soft Focus" - Wintersleep 55:24 - "Beneficiary" - Wintersleep 59:15 - "Forest Fire" - Wintersleep 63:51 - outro 64:47 - end "

Honey Cutt is a Boston-based trio led by Kaley Honeycutt. With surfy touches on their dreamy indie rock sound, the band sounds right at home on the Kanine Records roster, which tends to love an upbeat snare and catchy vocal melodies. The band dropped by Serious Business Music while in town for the New Colossus Music Festival, which ended up being our very last session in the studio for the time being. Coasting by Honey Cutt is available now from Kanine Records. 00:00 - Honey Cutt 01:56 - Vacation 05:29 - Interview - Honey Cutt 08:46 - All I Have 13:08 - Interview - Honey Cutt 15:24 - Coasting 18:56 - Interview - Honey Cutt 20:28 - Fashion School 24:27 - Interview - Honey Cutt 26:57 - Suburban Dream 29:30 - Interview - Honey Cutt 32:06 - Outro 32:56 - Finish

Honey Cutt is a Boston-based trio led by Kaley Honeycutt. With surfy touches on their dreamy indie rock sound, the band sounds right at home on the Kanine Records roster, which tends to love an upbeat snare and catchy vocal melodies. The band dropped by Serious Business Music while in town for the New Colossus Music Festival, which ended up being our very last session in the studio for the time being. Coasting by Honey Cutt is available now from Kanine Records. 00:00 - Honey Cutt 01:56 - Vacation 05:29 - Interview - Honey Cutt 08:46 - All I Have 13:08 - Interview - Honey Cutt 15:24 - Coasting 18:56 - Interview - Honey Cutt 20:28 - Fashion School 24:27 - Interview - Honey Cutt 26:57 - Suburban Dream 29:30 - Interview - Honey Cutt 32:06 - Outro 32:56 - Finish

Marble Arch are a French guitar pop band fronted by vocalist Yann Le Ravazet. With catchy, hazy melodies and garage rock intensity, the band has a dreamy sound that pulls you in. They dropped by Serious Business Music while on tour in the states for this intense session. Children Of The Slump is available now from Géographie. 00:00 - Marble Arch 01:12 - Instant love 05:12 - Interview - Marble Arch 06:33 - Leave It 11:01 - Interview - Marble Arch 13:56 - Gold 18:30 - Interview - Marble Arch 19:06 - Heartshake 22:43 - Interview - Marble Arch 26:07 - Antiscript 31:44 - Interview - Marble Arch 32:20 - Outro 33:33 - Finish

Marble Arch are a French guitar pop band fronted by vocalist Yann Le Ravazet. With catchy, hazy melodies and garage rock intensity, the band has a dreamy sound that pulls you in. They dropped by Serious Business Music while on tour in the states for this intense session. Children Of The Slump is available now from Géographie. 00:00 - Marble Arch 01:12 - Instant love 05:12 - Interview - Marble Arch 06:33 - Leave It 11:01 - Interview - Marble Arch 13:56 - Gold 18:30 - Interview - Marble Arch 19:06 - Heartshake 22:43 - Interview - Marble Arch 26:07 - Antiscript 31:44 - Interview - Marble Arch 32:20 - Outro 33:33 - Finish

Frankie Valet is the St. Louis, MO-based band headed up by Alison Setil and Felix Nelson along with Kati Malison and Jack Elliott-Higgins. With catchy, fuzz indie rock drawing on twee and shoegaze, the band has an instantly loveable sound that we were psyched to have in the live room at Serious Business Music for this session. Waterfowl is available now from It Takes Time. 00:00 - Frankie Valet 00:48 - Soft Skin 04:05 - Interview - Frankie Valet 04:52 - Our Apartment 07:08 - Interview - Frankie Valet 07:59 - Nakid 12:53 - Interview - Frankie Valet 14:55 - Wilt 17:30 - Interview - Frankie Valet 17:40 - Engulfed 20:08 - Outro 20:30 - Finish

Frankie Valet is the St. Louis, MO-based band headed up by Alison Setil and Felix Nelson along with Kati Malison and Jack Elliott-Higgins. With catchy, fuzz indie rock drawing on twee and shoegaze, the band has an instantly loveable sound that we were psyched to have in the live room at Serious Business Music for this session. Waterfowl is available now from It Takes Time. 00:00 - Frankie Valet 00:48 - Soft Skin 04:05 - Interview - Frankie Valet 04:52 - Our Apartment 07:08 - Interview - Frankie Valet 07:59 - Nakid 12:53 - Interview - Frankie Valet 14:55 - Wilt 17:30 - Interview - Frankie Valet 17:40 - Engulfed 20:08 - Outro 20:30 - Finish

Brooklyn-based duo True Dreams are a wickedly fun and raw tag team of “cheerleader punx” songwriters who go right for the throat with their snotty anthems. Don’t be fooled by the cuteness of their gimmicky onstage patty cake (it’s awesome tho) - they absolutely mean business and will FUCK YOU UP. They’re sloppy and fun and silly and totally serious and if you disagree, well, whatever. Angela Carlucci  plays guitar and sings, and Hannah Nichols plays drums and sings, and we were so psyched to have them join us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this super fun session. No. 1 is out now from King Pizza Records. 00:00 - True Dreams 00:56 - Fucked Up World 03:30 - Interview - True Dreams 08:17 - Jump Off 10:49 - Interview - True Dreams 13:23 - Female Artists 14:55 - Interview - True Dreams 15:56 - Die 17:25 - Interview - True Dreams 21:16 - No. 1 23:48 - Interview - True Dreams 26:36 - Outro 27:19 - Finish

Brooklyn-based duo True Dreams are a wickedly fun and raw tag team of “cheerleader punx” songwriters who go right for the throat with their snotty anthems. Don’t be fooled by the cuteness of their gimmicky onstage patty cake (it’s awesome tho) - they absolutely mean business and will FUCK YOU UP. They’re sloppy and fun and silly and totally serious and if you disagree, well, whatever. Angela Carlucci  plays guitar and sings, and Hannah Nichols plays drums and sings, and we were so psyched to have them join us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this super fun session. No. 1 is out now from King Pizza Records. 00:00 - True Dreams 00:56 - Fucked Up World 03:30 - Interview - True Dreams 08:17 - Jump Off 10:49 - Interview - True Dreams 13:23 - Female Artists 14:55 - Interview - True Dreams 15:56 - Die 17:25 - Interview - True Dreams 21:16 - No. 1 23:48 - Interview - True Dreams 26:36 - Outro 27:19 - Finish

Matt Longo is Thin Lear, joined by an extensive, rotating cast of talented musicians. With rich, dynamic, and thoughtful indie rock - moving from thoughtful minimalist folk to epic, artful rock, Thin Lear has been neatly developing its sound and craft for most of this decade with a slew of releases. For this session, Longo and the band - in this case Tom DiCarlo (upright bass), Yaniv Taubenhouse (keyboard), and Jerad Lippi (drums) dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us this preview of the upcoming album. Wooden Cave will be released July 24th from Egghunt Records.   00:00 - Thin Lear 00:50 - Your Family 03:45 - Interview - Thin Lear 04:40 - Wooden Cave 07:51 - Interview - Thin Lear 11:13 - I Thought I Was Alone 13:34 - Interview - Thin Lear 17:26 - Simple Phrase 20:05 - Interview - Thin Lear 21:42 - Netta 25:53 - Interview - Thin Lear 29:08 - Outro 26:38 - Finish

Matt Longo is Thin Lear, joined by an extensive, rotating cast of talented musicians. With rich, dynamic, and thoughtful indie rock - moving from thoughtful minimalist folk to epic, artful rock, Thin Lear has been neatly developing its sound and craft for most of this decade with a slew of releases. For this session, Longo and the band - in this case Tom DiCarlo (upright bass), Yaniv Taubenhouse (keyboard), and Jerad Lippi (drums) dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us this preview of the upcoming album. Wooden Cave will be released July 24th from Egghunt Records.   00:00 - Thin Lear 00:50 - Your Family 03:45 - Interview - Thin Lear 04:40 - Wooden Cave 07:51 - Interview - Thin Lear 11:13 - I Thought I Was Alone 13:34 - Interview - Thin Lear 17:26 - Simple Phrase 20:05 - Interview - Thin Lear 21:42 - Netta 25:53 - Interview - Thin Lear 29:08 - Outro 26:38 - Finish

Gold Dime is the project of drummer/vocalist Andrya Ambro, who we first encountered as part of the amazing duo Talk Normal several years ago. These days, along with Ian Douglas-Moore and Brendan Winick, Ambro drives the propulsive, disjointed post-punk grooves of this project with her impressively relentless and unique drum technique - all while delivering an impressively strong lead vocal. The trio dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to show us how they pull their huge sound together live. My House is out now from Fire Talk Records. 00:00 - Gold Dime 01:01 - My House 07:08 - Interview - Gold Dime 09:25 - Hindsight II 14:32 - Interview - Gold Dime 17:12 - Denise 21:56 - Interview - Gold Dime 23:20 - Beneath Below 28:44 - Interview - Gold Dime 31:10 - Outro 31:57 - Finish

Gold Dime is the project of drummer/vocalist Andrya Ambro, who we first encountered as part of the amazing duo Talk Normal several years ago. These days, along with Ian Douglas-Moore and Brendan Winick, Ambro drives the propulsive, disjointed post-punk grooves of this project with her impressively relentless and unique drum technique - all while delivering an impressively strong lead vocal. The trio dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to show us how they pull their huge sound together live. My House is out now from Fire Talk Records. 00:00 - Gold Dime 01:01 - My House 07:08 - Interview - Gold Dime 09:25 - Hindsight II 14:32 - Interview - Gold Dime 17:12 - Denise 21:56 - Interview - Gold Dime 23:20 - Beneath Below 28:44 - Interview - Gold Dime 31:10 - Outro 31:57 - Finish

Realworld are the product of a lifetime of consuming the best of 90’s pop-rock culture - party jams, MTV, sweet style, and totally rad attitude fueling their honest, nostalgic tunes. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to remind us how to really party. “Get Busy” is the latest single from Realworld. 00:00 - Realworld 00:48 - Get Busy 04:08 - Interview - Realworld 04:42 - Green Room 08:17 - Interview - Realworld 10:05 - Perfect Vision 13:50 - Interview - Realworld 17:30 - Crack The Coconuts 22:55 - Vegas 26:44 - Interview - Realworld 37:25 - Outro 37:52 - Finish

Realworld are the product of a lifetime of consuming the best of 90’s pop-rock culture - party jams, MTV, sweet style, and totally rad attitude fueling their honest, nostalgic tunes. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to remind us how to really party. “Get Busy” is the latest single from Realworld. 00:00 - Realworld 00:48 - Get Busy 04:08 - Interview - Realworld 04:42 - Green Room 08:17 - Interview - Realworld 10:05 - Perfect Vision 13:50 - Interview - Realworld 17:30 - Crack The Coconuts 22:55 - Vegas 26:44 - Interview - Realworld 37:25 - Outro 37:52 - Finish

It’s been a few years since last we saw Parlor Walls here at BTR Live Studio. In that time, the band has trimmed back to a duo (guitarist/vocalist/force of nature Alyse Lamb and drummer/magician/synth dark lord Chris Mulligan), focusing their awesome power on a seething, pulsating, and even more stunning sort of post-punk/art rock. The band dropped by Serious Business Music ahead of the release of their latest record for an intense session. Watch this one closely. Heavy Tongue by Parlor Walls is available now from Famous Swords.   00:00 - Parlor Walls 00:45 - Spinning Gold 04:35 - Interview - Parlor Walls 07:45 - Game 12:50 - Interview - Parlor Walls 17:30 - Lunchbox 23:08 - Interview - Parlor Walls 26:59 - Me Me My 30:45 - Interview - Parlor Walls 33:47 - Loose Truths 35:18 - Interview - Parlor Walls 37:29 - Outro 37:54 - Finish

It’s been a few years since last we saw Parlor Walls here at BTR Live Studio. In that time, the band has trimmed back to a duo (guitarist/vocalist/force of nature Alyse Lamb and drummer/magician/synth dark lord Chris Mulligan), focusing their awesome power on a seething, pulsating, and even more stunning sort of post-punk/art rock. The band dropped by Serious Business Music ahead of the release of their latest record for an intense session. Watch this one closely. Heavy Tongue by Parlor Walls is available now from Famous Swords.   00:00 - Parlor Walls 00:45 - Spinning Gold 04:35 - Interview - Parlor Walls 07:45 - Game 12:50 - Interview - Parlor Walls 17:30 - Lunchbox 23:08 - Interview - Parlor Walls 26:59 - Me Me My 30:45 - Interview - Parlor Walls 33:47 - Loose Truths 35:18 - Interview - Parlor Walls 37:29 - Outro 37:54 - Finish

Winnebago Vacation is a Queens-based band showcasing another side of songwriter Eli Frank (who we know from TOP Nachos). Here, their songs take a deeper, darker, and more mournful tone, in what the band calls folk/goth. They joined us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this session. Camp Somewhere is available now from Lonely Ghost Records. 00:00 - Winnebago Vacation 00:55 - So Long 02:13 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 03:11 - Shack 05:42 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 10:13 - Snow 12:29 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 13:49 - Savings 16:34 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 19:21 - High 31:34 - Outro

Winnebago Vacation is a Queens-based band showcasing another side of songwriter Eli Frank (who we know from TOP Nachos). Here, their songs take a deeper, darker, and more mournful tone, in what the band calls folk/goth. They joined us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this session. Camp Somewhere is available now from Lonely Ghost Records. 00:00 - Winnebago Vacation 00:55 - So Long 02:13 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 03:11 - Shack 05:42 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 10:13 - Snow 12:29 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 13:49 - Savings 16:34 - Interview - Winnebago Vacation 19:21 - High 31:34 - Outro

Skylar Gudasz is a Durham, NC-based musician with a bold and gritty voice. Drawing on a long musical history and some high-profile collaborations, Gudasz has built a strong language of music from which to craft her own stellar tunes. She brought the band down to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a look at her new music in this lovely session. Cinema will be released April 17, 2020 on Suah Sounds.     00:00 - Sklar Gudasz 00:50 - Skylar Gudasz 04:04 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 06:54 - Rider 09:27 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 13:27 - Play Nice 16:38 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 23:07 - I’m So Happy I Could Die 27:20 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 31:07 - Lean Closer To Me Now 36:38 - Outro 37:36 - Finish

Skylar Gudasz is a Durham, NC-based musician with a bold and gritty voice. Drawing on a long musical history and some high-profile collaborations, Gudasz has built a strong language of music from which to craft her own stellar tunes. She brought the band down to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a look at her new music in this lovely session. Cinema will be released April 17, 2020 on Suah Sounds.     00:00 - Sklar Gudasz 00:50 - Skylar Gudasz 04:04 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 06:54 - Rider 09:27 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 13:27 - Play Nice 16:38 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 23:07 - I’m So Happy I Could Die 27:20 - Interview - Skylar Gudasz 31:07 - Lean Closer To Me Now 36:38 - Outro 37:36 - Finish

A longtime BTR Live Studio favorite, Workman Song has been an ever-evolving project showcasing the songwriting of Sean McMahon, whose rich and bold-hearted folk music is as timeless as it is unconventional. This time around, McMahon performed solo for us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of some of his latest work. “Ragnarok” is the latest single out now from Workman Song. 00:00 - Workman Song 00:42 - I Want To Be With You 05:27 - Interview - Workman Song 12:09 - No It’s Not 18:28 - Interview - Workman Song 21:04 - What You See, That You Are 25:10 - Interview - Workman Song 30:22 - Arise 35:18 - Interview - Workman Song 37:36 - Jesse Winters 41:40 - Interview - Workman Song 42:02 - Outro 42:37 - Finish

A longtime BTR Live Studio favorite, Workman Song has been an ever-evolving project showcasing the songwriting of Sean McMahon, whose rich and bold-hearted folk music is as timeless as it is unconventional. This time around, McMahon performed solo for us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of some of his latest work. “Ragnarok” is the latest single out now from Workman Song. 00:00 - Workman Song 00:42 - I Want To Be With You 05:27 - Interview - Workman Song 12:09 - No It’s Not 18:28 - Interview - Workman Song 21:04 - What You See, That You Are 25:10 - Interview - Workman Song 30:22 - Arise 35:18 - Interview - Workman Song 37:36 - Jesse Winters 41:40 - Interview - Workman Song 42:02 - Outro 42:37 - Finish

Shadow Monster is the Bushwick, Brooklyn-based duo of Gillian Visco and John Swanson who play a potent sort of grunge-inflected indie rock. With heavy lyrical themes dealing with loss, depression, and isolation, there’s a tension just under the surface of their music that explodes into a cathartic big-riffed, hair-whipping frenzy. The band dropped by Serious Business Music to give us a taste of their awesomeness in this session. Punching Bag is out now from Dadstache Records. 00:00 - Shadow Monster 00:42 - Good Will 04:01 - Interview - Shadow Monster 07:10 - Temporary Love 10:00 - Interview - Shadow Monster 12:00 - Dog 15:19 - Interview - Shadow Monster 16:29 - Kill Me Sweetie 20:28 - Interview - Shadow Monster 24:01 - Punching Bag 26:36 - Interview - Shadow Monster 33:32 - Outro 33:59 - Finish

Shadow Monster is the Bushwick, Brooklyn-based duo of Gillian Visco and John Swanson who play a potent sort of grunge-inflected indie rock. With heavy lyrical themes dealing with loss, depression, and isolation, there’s a tension just under the surface of their music that explodes into a cathartic big-riffed, hair-whipping frenzy. The band dropped by Serious Business Music to give us a taste of their awesomeness in this session. Punching Bag is out now from Dadstache Records. 00:00 - Shadow Monster 00:42 - Good Will 04:01 - Interview - Shadow Monster 07:10 - Temporary Love 10:00 - Interview - Shadow Monster 12:00 - Dog 15:19 - Interview - Shadow Monster 16:29 - Kill Me Sweetie 20:28 - Interview - Shadow Monster 24:01 - Punching Bag 26:36 - Interview - Shadow Monster 33:32 - Outro 33:59 - Finish

Scoville Unit is a NY/NJ/PA melodic punk band fronted by Gandhar Savur, with Drew Isleib (bass), Kevin Shelbourne (lead guitar), and Rob Hunsicker (drums). With big riffs and solid hooks, the band plays in a style heavily tinged with nostalgia that makes these original tunes feel instantly familiar. They joined us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this fun session! Scoville Unit is available now from Ernest Jenning. 00:00 - Scoville Unit 00:42 - Back Of My Mind 03:37 - Interview - Scoville Unit 06:18 - Where’s My Team 10:26 - Interview - Scoville Unit 15:19 - Different Name Same Place 17:26 - Interview - Scoville Unit 18:05 - Sidewalk 21:21 - Interview - Scoville Unit 22:14 - Beach Song 27:31 - Outro 28:24 - Finish

Scoville Unit is a NY/NJ/PA melodic punk band fronted by Gandhar Savur, with Drew Isleib (bass), Kevin Shelbourne (lead guitar), and Rob Hunsicker (drums). With big riffs and solid hooks, the band plays in a style heavily tinged with nostalgia that makes these original tunes feel instantly familiar. They joined us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this fun session! Scoville Unit is available now from Ernest Jenning. 00:00 - Scoville Unit 00:42 - Back Of My Mind 03:37 - Interview - Scoville Unit 06:18 - Where’s My Team 10:26 - Interview - Scoville Unit 15:19 - Different Name Same Place 17:26 - Interview - Scoville Unit 18:05 - Sidewalk 21:21 - Interview - Scoville Unit 22:14 - Beach Song 27:31 - Outro 28:24 - Finish

Gia Woods is a super talented pop musician who is just beginning to unleash her music on the world. Here, she joins us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for an extra special stripped-down acoustic performance! EGO single is available now from Disruptor Records.     00:00 - Gia Woods 00:41 - EGO 03:37 - Interview - Gia Woods 04:37 - NAIVE 07:37 - Interview - Gia Woods 09:20 - Only A Girl 12:17 - Interview - Gia Woods 14:05 - HUNGRY 16:10 - Interview - Gia Woods 17:12 - Outro 17:47 - Finish

Gia Woods is a super talented pop musician who is just beginning to unleash her music on the world. Here, she joins us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for an extra special stripped-down acoustic performance! EGO single is available now from Disruptor Records.     00:00 - Gia Woods 00:41 - EGO 03:37 - Interview - Gia Woods 04:37 - NAIVE 07:37 - Interview - Gia Woods 09:20 - Only A Girl 12:17 - Interview - Gia Woods 14:05 - HUNGRY 16:10 - Interview - Gia Woods 17:12 - Outro 17:47 - Finish

Miracle Sweepstakes is a band from NY who aim to make a sort of warm, hazy indie rock. Headed up by songwriter Craig Heed, the band blends a wide range of influences into their mix, resulting in a sound that can be sparse and sweet at one moment, and a full-on rocker the next. The group dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share some tunes with us in this session! Rorschached by Miracle Sweepstakes is available now from One Weird Trick. 00:00 - Miracle Sweepstakes 01:22 - Shoot The Blue 05:26 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 07:28 - Memory Grain 12:13 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 13:21 - Bad Bee 17:45 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 21:13 - Forcefield 24:36 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 26:42 - Black Bouquet 30:15 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 32:26 - Outro 32:56 - Finish

Miracle Sweepstakes is a band from NY who aim to make a sort of warm, hazy indie rock. Headed up by songwriter Craig Heed, the band blends a wide range of influences into their mix, resulting in a sound that can be sparse and sweet at one moment, and a full-on rocker the next. The group dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share some tunes with us in this session! Rorschached by Miracle Sweepstakes is available now from One Weird Trick. 00:00 - Miracle Sweepstakes 01:22 - Shoot The Blue 05:26 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 07:28 - Memory Grain 12:13 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 13:21 - Bad Bee 17:45 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 21:13 - Forcefield 24:36 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 26:42 - Black Bouquet 30:15 - Interview - Miracle Sweepstakes 32:26 - Outro 32:56 - Finish

NYC band Activity is a supergroup of sorts, with Travis Johnson, Steve Levine, Zoë Browne, and Jess Rees coming from the excellent bands Grooms, Field Mouse, and Russian Baths. This particular combination ties together some of the best and darkest elements of those groups in a caustic blend of equal parts nervous breakdown and blissful catharsis. Ahead of their release, the band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of their music. Unmask Whoever, the debut album from Activity, will be release March 27, 2020 by Western Vinyl. 00:00 - Activity 00:52 - Earth Angel 05:31 - Interview - Activity 07:27 - Calls Your Name 11:36 - Interview - Activity 15:02 - Violent and Vivisect 19:29 - Interview - Activity 21:32 - I Like The Boys 23:57 - Interview - Activity 26:07 - Looming 29:50 - Interview - Activity 31:36 - Outro 32:09 - Finish

NYC band Activity is a supergroup of sorts, with Travis Johnson, Steve Levine, Zoë Browne, and Jess Rees coming from the excellent bands Grooms, Field Mouse, and Russian Baths. This particular combination ties together some of the best and darkest elements of those groups in a caustic blend of equal parts nervous breakdown and blissful catharsis. Ahead of their release, the band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of their music. Unmask Whoever, the debut album from Activity, will be release March 27, 2020 by Western Vinyl. 00:00 - Activity 00:52 - Earth Angel 05:31 - Interview - Activity 07:27 - Calls Your Name 11:36 - Interview - Activity 15:02 - Violent and Vivisect 19:29 - Interview - Activity 21:32 - I Like The Boys 23:57 - Interview - Activity 26:07 - Looming 29:50 - Interview - Activity 31:36 - Outro 32:09 - Finish

The core of LA indie/alt band Momma is dual guitarist/vocalists Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten. With super catchy and fun verse-chorus-verse reminiscent of some of our favorite 90’s act, the band’s new music picks up where their previous album (which we loved here at BTRtoday!) left off and makes it bigger, brighter, and even hookier. They dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of some of their new tunes in this very special session! Two Of Me will be released June 5  from Danger Collective Records. 00:00 - Momma 00:51 - Double Dare 03:26 - Interview - Momma 07:45 - Sidewalk 10:23 - Interview - Momma 12:12 - Biohazard 14:33 - Interview - Momma 19:11 - Apollo 22:32 - Interview - Momma 24:09 - Work 27:15 - Outro 27:46 - Finish

The core of LA indie/alt band Momma is dual guitarist/vocalists Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten. With super catchy and fun verse-chorus-verse reminiscent of some of our favorite 90’s act, the band’s new music picks up where their previous album (which we loved here at BTRtoday!) left off and makes it bigger, brighter, and even hookier. They dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of some of their new tunes in this very special session! Two Of Me will be released June 5  from Danger Collective Records. 00:00 - Momma 00:51 - Double Dare 03:26 - Interview - Momma 07:45 - Sidewalk 10:23 - Interview - Momma 12:12 - Biohazard 14:33 - Interview - Momma 19:11 - Apollo 22:32 - Interview - Momma 24:09 - Work 27:15 - Outro 27:46 - Finish

Church Girls are the indie/post-punk band from Philadelphia comprised of Mariel Beaumont, Julien Varnier, Vince Vullo, and Joseph Wright. With soaring, catchy melodies and a fresh take on poppy punk (not really pop punk, exactly), the band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of their impressive, road-tested intensity.  The Haunt is available now from Anchor Eighty Four Records. 00:00 - Church Girls 00:40 - Nothing 02:44 - Interview - Church Girls 04:26 - Twin Hell Fire 06:44 - Interview - Church Girls 08:33 - The Haunt 10:08 - Interview - Church Girls 12:09 - Florida 15:28 - Interview - Church Girls 15:51 - Could’ve Been 19:11 - Outro 19:34 - Finish

Church Girls are the indie/post-punk band from Philadelphia comprised of Mariel Beaumont, Julien Varnier, Vince Vullo, and Joseph Wright. With soaring, catchy melodies and a fresh take on poppy punk (not really pop punk, exactly), the band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of their impressive, road-tested intensity.  The Haunt is available now from Anchor Eighty Four Records. 00:00 - Church Girls 00:40 - Nothing 02:44 - Interview - Church Girls 04:26 - Twin Hell Fire 06:44 - Interview - Church Girls 08:33 - The Haunt 10:08 - Interview - Church Girls 12:09 - Florida 15:28 - Interview - Church Girls 15:51 - Could’ve Been 19:11 - Outro 19:34 - Finish

ESSi is a Brooklyn-based duo with a deceptively huge sound. Using a smart blend of noise and hooky post-punk to achieve mind-melting dynamics, Jessica Ackerley and Rick Daniel draw equally from ambient experimental music and pop as they do from the more unlistenable far reaches of skronk (though, thankfully, there’s a satisfyingly steady dose of that in the mix as well to shake things up). Their music rides the dark line between groove and caustic disorientation, in a way that’s welcome for its willingness to truly experiment with what can go into a song. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this super exciting session! Vital Creatures is available now from Ramp Local. 00:00 - Essi 00:27 - Pines And Cones 03:41 - Interview - ESSi 06:06 - Fly By 08:51 - Interview - ESSi 10:03 - I, I 11:59 - Interview - ESSi 14:35 - Their Way 17:08 - Interview - ESSi 18:24 - Marimba 21:30 - Interview - ESSi 24:21 - Outro 24:32 - Finish

ESSi is a Brooklyn-based duo with a deceptively huge sound. Using a smart blend of noise and hooky post-punk to achieve mind-melting dynamics, Jessica Ackerley and Rick Daniel draw equally from ambient experimental music and pop as they do from the more unlistenable far reaches of skronk (though, thankfully, there’s a satisfyingly steady dose of that in the mix as well to shake things up). Their music rides the dark line between groove and caustic disorientation, in a way that’s welcome for its willingness to truly experiment with what can go into a song. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this super exciting session! Vital Creatures is available now from Ramp Local. 00:00 - Essi 00:27 - Pines And Cones 03:41 - Interview - ESSi 06:06 - Fly By 08:51 - Interview - ESSi 10:03 - I, I 11:59 - Interview - ESSi 14:35 - Their Way 17:08 - Interview - ESSi 18:24 - Marimba 21:30 - Interview - ESSi 24:21 - Outro 24:32 - Finish

Banana is a rock trio from Boston, MA. With heavy riffs, deep hooks, and the full range from jangly to full on wall of sound, they’re out to give you more than just your daily dose of potassium. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn while passing thru NYC to show us how they do it. Post-Grunge Revival is available now from King Pizza Records. 00:00 - Banana 00:28 - Kittie 03:17 - Interview - Banana 04:28 - Moo Moo 08:13 - Interview - Banana 12:27 - Florida 15:25 - Interview - Banana 17:23 - Tiny Bones 20:47 - Interview - Banana 21:42 - Doomed 24:50 - Outro 25:11 - Finish

Banana is a rock trio from Boston, MA. With heavy riffs, deep hooks, and the full range from jangly to full on wall of sound, they’re out to give you more than just your daily dose of potassium. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn while passing thru NYC to show us how they do it. Post-Grunge Revival is available now from King Pizza Records. 00:00 - Banana 00:28 - Kittie 03:17 - Interview - Banana 04:28 - Moo Moo 08:13 - Interview - Banana 12:27 - Florida 15:25 - Interview - Banana 17:23 - Tiny Bones 20:47 - Interview - Banana 21:42 - Doomed 24:50 - Outro 25:11 - Finish

Fran is the musical project of Chicago-based songwriter Maria Jacobson. With touches of country, rock, and rockabilly, the versatile musician ties her debut full length record together with vocals that ebb and flow with masterful dramatic timing to tell her stories. The full band dropped by Serious Business Music to show us how they bring these songs to life. A Private Picture is available now from Fire Talk Records. 00:00 - Fran 00:49 - I Don’t Want You To Think I’ve Moved On 05:38 - Interview - Fran 09:16 - Company 13:30 - Interview - Fran 14:08 - So Surreal 16:34 - Interview - Fran 20:35 - Time And Place 24:13 - Interview - Fran 25:36 - A Private Picture 31:30 - Interview - Fran 32:35 - Outro 32:58 - Finish

Fran is the musical project of Chicago-based songwriter Maria Jacobson. With touches of country, rock, and rockabilly, the versatile musician ties her debut full length record together with vocals that ebb and flow with masterful dramatic timing to tell her stories. The full band dropped by Serious Business Music to show us how they bring these songs to life. A Private Picture is available now from Fire Talk Records. 00:00 - Fran 00:49 - I Don’t Want You To Think I’ve Moved On 05:38 - Interview - Fran 09:16 - Company 13:30 - Interview - Fran 14:08 - So Surreal 16:34 - Interview - Fran 20:35 - Time And Place 24:13 - Interview - Fran 25:36 - A Private Picture 31:30 - Interview - Fran 32:35 - Outro 32:58 - Finish

Pom Pom Squad is the brainchild of musical force Mia Berrin. While the band’s name and imagery might evoke something fun and light, the reality is far darker and much, much heavier. Musically and lyrically, the project falls somewhere between 90’s Liz Phair and \ modern confessional indie rock like Soccer Mommy and Phoebe Bridgers, but with a good dose more punch in the heavy bits. The band brought their massive energy to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this session. Pom Pom Squad’s debut album, Ow, is available now. 00:00 - Pom Pom Squad 00:34 - Heavy Heavy 03:15 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 06:10 - Honey Suckle 09:19 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 12:40 - Cherry Blossom 15:11 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 19:27 - Again 24:41 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 29:02 - Cut My Hair 32:14 - Outro 32:38 - Finish

Pom Pom Squad is the brainchild of musical force Mia Berrin. While the band’s name and imagery might evoke something fun and light, the reality is far darker and much, much heavier. Musically and lyrically, the project falls somewhere between 90’s Liz Phair and \ modern confessional indie rock like Soccer Mommy and Phoebe Bridgers, but with a good dose more punch in the heavy bits. The band brought their massive energy to Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this session. Pom Pom Squad’s debut album, Ow, is available now. 00:00 - Pom Pom Squad 00:34 - Heavy Heavy 03:15 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 06:10 - Honey Suckle 09:19 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 12:40 - Cherry Blossom 15:11 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 19:27 - Again 24:41 - Interview - Pom Pom Squad 29:02 - Cut My Hair 32:14 - Outro 32:38 - Finish

Mustardmind is the Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based art rock fronted by Bobby Lewis. With music that takes creative twists and turns through rock styles from 90’s alternative to prog and psych, the band isn’t afraid to take their time and enjoy a groove and sweet guitar solo. They stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share some of their jams with us in this session! Mustardmind’s Modern Evil EP is available now. 00:00 - Mustardmind 00:34 - Working For The Bad Guys 06:41 - Interview - Mustardmind 09:25 - Designer Drugs 13:17 - Interview - Mustardmind 16:24 - The Late Bloomer 20:51 - Interview - Mustardmind 21:44 - Saving Face 27:16 - Interview - Mustardmind 30:53 - Wiggle Room 35:47 - Interview - Mustardmind 36:33 - Outro 36:51 - Finish

Mustardmind is the Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based art rock fronted by Bobby Lewis. With music that takes creative twists and turns through rock styles from 90’s alternative to prog and psych, the band isn’t afraid to take their time and enjoy a groove and sweet guitar solo. They stopped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to share some of their jams with us in this session! Mustardmind’s Modern Evil EP is available now. 00:00 - Mustardmind 00:34 - Working For The Bad Guys 06:41 - Interview - Mustardmind 09:25 - Designer Drugs 13:17 - Interview - Mustardmind 16:24 - The Late Bloomer 20:51 - Interview - Mustardmind 21:44 - Saving Face 27:16 - Interview - Mustardmind 30:53 - Wiggle Room 35:47 - Interview - Mustardmind 36:33 - Outro 36:51 - Finish

Dave Monks - best known as the bandleader of Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club - doesn’t waste any time. For the past several years, he’s used the downtime from TPC to work on his solo music with a focus on his voice and acoustic guitar, resulting in his first solo full length being released just ahead of a new record from his other band. Here, he presents a stripped-down taste of some of his newest tunes, accompanied by Alyson McNamara, at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. Dave Monks’ first solo LP, On A Wave, is available now from Dine Alone Records. 00:00 - Dave Monks 00:33 - Cannibal 03:53 - Interview - Dave Monks 07:49 - No One’s Child 11:22 - Interview - Dave Monks 13:25 - Gasoline 17:14 - Interview - Dave Monks 18:34 - Don’t Go Falling To Pieces 21:42 - Interview - Dave Monks 25:01 - On A Wave 28:53 - Interview - Dave Monks 33:35 - Outro 33:58 - Finish

Dave Monks - best known as the bandleader of Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club - doesn’t waste any time. For the past several years, he’s used the downtime from TPC to work on his solo music with a focus on his voice and acoustic guitar, resulting in his first solo full length being released just ahead of a new record from his other band. Here, he presents a stripped-down taste of some of his newest tunes, accompanied by Alyson McNamara, at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. Dave Monks’ first solo LP, On A Wave, is available now from Dine Alone Records. 00:00 - Dave Monks 00:33 - Cannibal 03:53 - Interview - Dave Monks 07:49 - No One’s Child 11:22 - Interview - Dave Monks 13:25 - Gasoline 17:14 - Interview - Dave Monks 18:34 - Don’t Go Falling To Pieces 21:42 - Interview - Dave Monks 25:01 - On A Wave 28:53 - Interview - Dave Monks 33:35 - Outro 33:58 - Finish

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 listen. It was exciting to have them in for this fantastic session at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. In The Land Of is available now from Dine Alone Records. 00:00 - Wintersleep 00:38 - Never Let You Go 03:35 - Interview - Wintersleep 06:54 - Forest Fire 11:31 - Interview - Wintersleep 12:44 - Waves 17:24 - Interview - Wintersleep 19:30 - Beneficiary 23:22 - Interview - Wintersleep 24:47 - Soft Focus 29:16 - Interview - Wintersleep 29:26 - Outro 29:49 - Finish

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 listen. It was exciting to have them in for this fantastic session at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn. In The Land Of is available now from Dine Alone Records. 00:00 - Wintersleep 00:38 - Never Let You Go 03:35 - Interview - Wintersleep 06:54 - Forest Fire 11:31 - Interview - Wintersleep 12:44 - Waves 17:24 - Interview - Wintersleep 19:30 - Beneficiary 23:22 - Interview - Wintersleep 24:47 - Soft Focus 29:16 - Interview - Wintersleep 29:26 - Outro 29:49 - Finish

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 their skills. self titled by ing is available now from Citrus City Records. 00:00 - ing 00:36 - Sun 03:11 - Interview - ing 05:18 - Comb 08:37 - Interview - ing 09:09 - Junkie 11:58 - Interview - ing 16:00 - Bridge 19:24 - Interview - ing 22:15 - Obvious 25:11 - Interview - ing 32:27 - Outro 32:53 - Finish

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 their skills. self titled by ing is available now from Citrus City Records. 00:00 - ing 00:36 - Sun 03:11 - Interview - ing 05:18 - Comb 08:37 - Interview - ing 09:09 - Junkie 11:58 - Interview - ing 16:00 - Bridge 19:24 - Interview - ing 22:15 - Obvious 25:11 - Interview - ing 32:27 - Outro 32:53 - Finish

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 Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to blow our minds for this session. Dear Bongo is available now from Forward Music Group. 00:00 - Motherhood 00:31 - Way Down 05:22 - Interview - Motherhood 08:03 - Costanza 12:03 - Interview - Motherhood 16:15 - Hallway 20:41 - Interview - Motherhood 24:30 - #224 27:21 - Interview - Motherhood 29:37 - Bird Chirp 33:38 - Interview - Motherhood 39:12 - Outro 39:40 - Finish

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 Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to blow our minds for this session. Dear Bongo is available now from Forward Music Group. 00:00 - Motherhood 00:31 - Way Down 05:22 - Interview - Motherhood 08:03 - Costanza 12:03 - Interview - Motherhood 16:15 - Hallway 20:41 - Interview - Motherhood 24:30 - #224 27:21 - Interview - Motherhood 29:37 - Bird Chirp 33:38 - Interview - Motherhood 39:12 - Outro 39:40 - Finish

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 now. 00:00 - VANDANA 00:28 - Salt Land 05:56 - Interview - VANDANA 08:06 - Ecstatic 12:26 - Interview - VANDANA 14:24 - Jaan 20:46 - Interview - VANDANA 23:07 - Aizan 27:08 - Interview - VANDANA 30:31 - Ahsila 34:26 - Interview - VANDANA 38:05 - Outro 38:32 - Finish

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 now. 00:00 - VANDANA 00:28 - Salt Land 05:56 - Interview - VANDANA 08:06 - Ecstatic 12:26 - Interview - VANDANA 14:24 - Jaan 20:46 - Interview - VANDANA 23:07 - Aizan 27:08 - Interview - VANDANA 30:31 - Ahsila 34:26 - Interview - VANDANA 38:05 - Outro 38:32 - Finish

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 Getting Better is available now from Big Scary Monsters. 00:00 - proper. 00:31 - Lime Green Jheri Curl 04:19 - Interview - proper. 05:34 - Toby 08:52 - Interview - proper. 10:39 - No Loitering 14:04 - Interview - proper. 15:20 - ASAP Rocky Type Beat 17:02 - Interview - proper. 18:03 - Fucking Disgusting 20:16 - Interview - proper. 22:54 - Outro 23:16 - Finish

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 Getting Better is available now from Big Scary Monsters. 00:00 - proper. 00:31 - Lime Green Jheri Curl 04:19 - Interview - proper. 05:34 - Toby 08:52 - Interview - proper. 10:39 - No Loitering 14:04 - Interview - proper. 15:20 - ASAP Rocky Type Beat 17:02 - Interview - proper. 18:03 - Fucking Disgusting 20:16 - Interview - proper. 22:54 - Outro 23:16 - Finish

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 Choose You 09:59 - Interview - Adam Melchor 12:30 - Metadata 15:13 - Interview - Adam Melchor 17:42 - Joyride 21:04 - Interview - Adam Melchor 22:23 - Real Estate 25:53 - Interview - Adam Melchor 29:29 - Outro 29:50 - Finish

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 Choose You 09:59 - Interview - Adam Melchor 12:30 - Metadata 15:13 - Interview - Adam Melchor 17:42 - Joyride 21:04 - Interview - Adam Melchor 22:23 - Real Estate 25:53 - Interview - Adam Melchor 29:29 - Outro 29:50 - Finish

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 the quartet) having fun making weird sounds. The effect is an effortless, cool, catchy blend of post-punky hook-ridden indie rock that doesn’t want to fit neatly in any genre, and we’re here for it. The band dropped by Serious Business Music in Brooklyn to give us a taste of their brand new music. Fresh Paint by Jelly Kelly is available now. 00:00 - Jelly Kelly 00:28 - Fun In The Afterlife 04:32 - Interview - Jelly Kelly 06:10 - Likes For Love 11:01 - Interview - Jelly Kelly 14:26 - Vampire In The Sun 19:50 - Interview - Jelly Kelly 22:17 - I Love You Monkeys 26:15 - Interview - Jelly Kelly 27:29 - Xerox Blood 30:55 - Interview - Jelly Kelly 31:01 - Outro 31:21 - Finish

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. Kissed By An Animals’ self-titled debut is available now. 00:00 - Kissed By An Animal 00:28 - Floating Head 02:38 - Interview - Kissed By An Animal 09:30 - In The Clouds 12:32 - Interview - Kissed By An Animal 17:23 - Lemonade 20:13 - Interview - Kissed By An Animal 22:54 - Don’t Give Me That Face 25:47 - Interview - Kissed By An Animal 27:42 - The Good Times Are Here Again 29:38 - Interview - Kissed By An Animal 29:45 - Outro 30:03 - Finish

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 operating to its full potential these days, with perfectly hooky, emotional songs that we just can’t get enough of. They joined us at Serious Business Music in Brooklyn for this session. Meaning by Field Mouse is available now from Topshelf Records. 00:00 - Field Mouse 00:35 - Skygazing - Field Mouse 04:07 - Interview - Field Mouse 13:23 - Black Hole, Son - Field Mouse 16:56 - Interview - Field Mouse 20:22 - Blind Spot 24:06 - Interview - Field Mouse 25:19 - Apocalypse Whenever - Field Mouse 28:32 - Interview - Field Mouse 31:22 - Heart of Gold - Field Mouse 34:33 - Interview - Field Mouse 35:21 - Outro 35:49 - Finish

Queen 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 - Queen of Jeans 12:32 - Get Lost 17:03 - Interview - Queen of Jeans 19:04 - Centuries 22:34 - Interview - Queen of Jeans 23:15 - All The Same 27:11 - Interview - Queen of Jeans 27:53 - Outro 28:10 - Finish

Arthur 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 - Reverse Conversion Therapy 10:02 - Interview - Arthur Moon 11:18 - I Feel Better 14:20 - Myelin 18:35 - Interview - Arthur Moon 22:10 - Ships 25:20 - Interview - Arthur Moon 27:22 - Outro 27:43 - Finish