#39: The first concert recap in so very long….Marleah and guest Henry recap CLAVVS (with Noods and b3cca), who they saw at Our Wicked Lady on 7/30/21. Marleah wants a shorts suit and hears jangle punk for the first time. Henry gives Our Wicked Lady a glowing review, and takes note of the hot Noods band members (prompting a discussion on whether it …

With concerts cancelled, bands make due. No NYC band is making a greater effort than King Crash, probably the first to play out in the city in lockdown. I sit down with Ryan Shivdasani, Jack Redford and Rubio to get an inside look about what it looks like to forge ahead as a performer in lockdown. We talk about the joy of public performances, what …

Alternative Title: But Where Can I Go To A Rave?In Part 2 of the Lockdown Recap, Marleah is here to discuss the EDM scene in NYC (and tips for finding where to go in your own city if you’re not from around here), with Gregory Gelfand and Jenya Taran of Mindgazm, a local NYC DJ act she got to see twice over the past month, who also add live instrume…

It’s been a loooong hiatus, and we’ve struggled for the live music that nourishes us…but it can be found! Marleah is here for the Lockdown Recap, Part 1, Concerts, to discuss the live music scene in NYC (and tips for finding it in your own city if you're not from these parts!). First half, Mar sits down with her friend Ladell who she saw Akie Bermi…

With quarantine in effect, concerts are out. So we’ve got a new segment, How Was It For You?, where we interview an artist we love on their take on a show (or shows) we went to. On this episode, we get to chat with Evan Zwisler and Mason Taub of The Values! Mason and Evan get into their intricate songwriting process (they’ve got a bomb home setup, …

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Marleah and James recap Silversun Pickups (with The New Regime), who they saw at Brooklyn Steel on 3-5-20. Marleah has an all too relatable work moment when catching the light board operator takin’ it easy on the job, and is thrown by an all too accurate audience member comparison of SSPU to…another very well-known band. James raw-drums it (that’s,…

Marleah and James recap Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, who James saw at Brooklyn Bowl on 2-27-20. Last week, Marleah talked about a roar she never got to hear; this week, James talks about a pounce he never got to see. We explore the interesting possibility of marrying blues with EDM, talk about blues cover songs, James gives us a deep dive on the bl…

Marleah and James recap Peter Bradley Adams, who they saw at Rockwood Music Hall on 2-17-20. Marleah loves the perfect mix of sensitive and stoic masculinity (quote of the episode: “like he’s holding back a roar that we never get to hear.”). James points out Anthony da Costa’s ability to be the perfect type of accompanist and backup singer- bringin…

After an overview of the new Tame Impala album, Marleah and James recap Saint Motel (with KOLARS), who they saw at Webster Hall on 2-13-20. Marleah introduces James to Shirley Bassey and can’t get enough of costume changes. James dislikes frequent clap-a-longs, and is in the camp that everything Saint Motel does is meticulously planned (true??). Bo…

In a new segment we call The Internet Couldn’t Tell Us, Marleah and James have the opportunity to sit down with Luke Jenner of The Rapture, out on location at Union Hall.It all started with a burning question Marleah had about parallels between The Rapture’s Killing and LCD Soundsystem’s Losing My Edge. What’s the full story there? The Internet Cou…

Marleah and James recap Cold War Kids (with Overcoats), who they saw at Webster Hall (shaping up to be one hell of an efficient venue) on 2-4-20. Marleah needs girly music sometimes, and is still struggling to adjust to the new Cold War Kids sounds. James loves all of the Cold War Kids songs, truly all of them, and has a man crush on Nathan Willett…

Marleah and James recap Tredici Bacci (with Godcaster, Eyes of Love, Starla Online, Mr. Transylvania), who they saw at Mercury Lounge (AN historic venue! ahahahaha!) on 1-26-20. Marleah sees her junior high signature look on a 2019 bartender, and dislikes soft synth because it feels like a corporation attempting to lull you into complacency. James …

It’s the Night of the Living Strange…Marleah and James recap The Living Strange (take 2!- with The Values and Grayhunter) they saw at The Knitting Factory on 1-18-20. Marleah loves choreography, especially when it’s forced on the crowd for an extended period of time, and has the Air Supply moment she’s always dreamed of. James sees The Living Stran…

Marleah and James recap the Yonatan Gat (with The Eastern Medicine Singers and Jaimie Branch) show they saw at The Dance on 1-9-20. Marleah is fascinated with the lekos at The Dance (seriously WHAT a venue) that look a whole lot like Eve from Wall-E, and mulls over how all Native American (American Indian?) music seems to be- well- profound. James …

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Marleah and James take you, Jasmine, to Bed Stuy for a whole new world, with James as Prince Ali, Marleah as magic carpet, and special guest- Andy!- as Genie. The trio recap the Peppermint (with Irrevery, Gene Baker, and Milkweed) show they saw at Venus in Furs on 12-19-19. Marleah is reminded of Penn Hills (For Lovers Only!) when stepping in, and …

Marleah and James recap the Alison Wonderland (with Nina Las Vegas and Hiawatha) “Wonderland Warehouse Project” show that they saw at Avant Gardner on 12-7-19. After deep diving into a theory as to whether Killing by The Rapture is in fact a dance punk dis track by Luke Jenner, Marleah gets into the ins-and-outs of EDM/pop crossover. James loves Ba…

Marleah and James talk about seeing The Rapture (with C R I C K E T S and Wah Together) at Music Hall of Williamsburg on 12-3-19…with special guest, Drake! Marleah *finally* gets to indulge in some dance punk, the flip side of her other favorite genre, big beat (see episode #13), and dubs Gabriel Andruzzi the Lindsay Stirling of The Cowbell. James …

Marleah and James talk about the Ganja White Knight (with Boogie T, Jantsen, and Subdocta) show Marleah saw at Avant Gardner on 11-30-19. Marleah forgot both her fan *and* refractors for this one, but on the plus side, did have a couple openers win her over (modern dubstep normally feels for her like driving on the Natchez Trace Parkway…excuse her …

Marleah and James talk about the Matt and Kim (with The Frights) show they saw at Brooklyn Steel on 11-25-19. Marleah gives pro-tips on moshing for small people, and talks about what it’s like to be in an all-female mosh pit. James gives the low down on his beach music routine and reminisces about his first Matt & Kim show. Both Marleah and James c…

Marleah and James talk about the Upstate (with The Way Down Wanderers) show they saw at The Knitting Factory on 11-8-19. Marleah appreciates the vocal diversity of Upstate, and talks a bit about the 3 times she’s seen the band. 4 times now, one band…in the past year. Which she never does. James loves a good, surprising cover, got some great footage…

Marleah and James talk about the Kishi Bashi (with Cicada Rhythm) show that they saw at Brooklyn Steel on 11-2-19. Marleah is enamored with Kishi Bashi (might be in the top 5 of concerts now?) on so many levels, and normally hates the flute, but his flooootist (Flawtist? Floutist? How to pronounce? Don’t f'ing know!) really had her come around. Jam…

Marleah and James talk about the Jukebox the Ghost (with Zach Jones & The Tricky Bits) show that Marleah saw at Webster Hall on 10-26-19…for Jukebox the Ghost’s special Halloween show, Halloqueen! It’s one half JTG, one half JTG as Queen (and yes, they dress up!).Marleah relays a fan theory as to why Jukebox the Ghost isn’t mainstream and ruminates…

Hoo boy this was a tough one. But if you love that Stranger Things music, this episode is for YOU! Marleah and James talk about the Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein show (performing music from Stranger Things live!), that Marleah saw on 10/19/19 at Brooklyn Steel. After some waffling, Marleah’s final answer on soundtrack and/or synthwave concerts is th…

BRING. BACK. BIG BEAT. It’s the Defend This Genre episode. Marleah and James talk about The Crystal Method (with Lauren Flax and Ryan McKnight) show they saw on 10/11/19 at Warsaw…with special guest, Hillary!Marleah LOVES big beat, which in her mind is just the polar opposite of dance punk: instead of dance infused rock music, it’s rock infused dan…

Marleah and James talk about the Caravan Palace (with Akki) show that they saw on 10/4/19 at Terminal 5. Marleah can find out who any artist is in two minutes or less, and will 100% call you out if she catches you pretending like you know what songs are coming next in a set (when you’re actually just checking the setlist from last night’s show). Ja…

Marleah and James talk about the Bastille (with Joywave) show that James saw on 9/24/19 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Marleah loves some Madonna-esque camp onstage and is delighted to hear Dan Smith’s take on this in his own performance. James expresses his annoyance at loudmouths who talk during the show, couples who sing lyrics at eac…

Marleah and James talk about the Pond (with The Muckers) show that they saw on 9/21/19 at Warsaw. Marleah likens the auditory experience of The Muckers to washing down a tab of acid with a bottle of Old Grandad. James gives props to our local Aussies, who do a damn good job of showing up for their people. Both Marleah and James seriously wonder if,…

Marleah and James talk about the Two Door Cinema Club (with Overcoats) show that Marleah- along with special guest, Najood!- saw on 9/13/19 at Hammerstein Ballroom. Marleah likens the sweet, sweet mix of Alex Trimble’s vocals with the steady groove of TDCC to 300 thread count sheets on the kind of bed you never want to leave. James compliments the …

Marleah and James talk about the Sofar Sounds (ok, we were talkin' crazy, they probs didn't do a show in Antarctica) show they saw on 9/4/19 at the Boogie Room featuring Stefan Alexander, Pinkie Promise and Kate Yeager. Marleah has a massive hangover which at times leaves her inarticulate, especially when fanning out over the incredible Stefan Alex…

Marleah and James talk about the Tame Impala (with Velvet Negroni) concert that Marleah saw on 8/21 and James saw on 8/22 at Madison Square Garden. A concert beyond verbal description, but hey, we try. Marleah declares that a Tame Impala show mixed with mild psychedelics is probably THE most effective psychological treatment you can buy and it shou…

First High Decibels EDM recap! Marleah and James talk about the Bonobos (with Tourist, J-E-T-S and Catching Flies)show they saw at The Brooklyn Mirage on 8-17-19.Marleah reminds you there’s no need to be aurally jackhammered every goddamn second of an EDM show, encouraging you to sit with and really take in those longer downtempo moments in an expe…

Marleah and James talk about the Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears (with Annabelle Chairlegs and Yella Belly) concert they saw at The Bell House on 8-16-19. Marleah expresses her always high-key appreciation for meaningful lyrics (especially one she heard that acknowledges that often times, when one thing gets better, something else gets worse...a…

Marleah and James talk about The Mountain Goats concert that they saw at East River Park Amphitheater as part of NYC's SummerStage series on 8-10-19. Marleah explains why listening to The Mountain Goats is more like eating lobster than donuts, and probably pronounces John Darnielle’s name wrong several times. James gives us a comprehensive overview…

Marleah and James talk about the Living Strange with A Boy Named John and Human Man show, that James saw at The Trash Palace on 8/9/19. James is taken back to the days of his college apartment and rants about the commute from South to North Brooklyn. Marleah is sold on foregoing the creature comforts of an established venue sometime to check out a …

Marleah and James talk about the Natalie Prass with Adeline concert that Marleah saw at Industry City on 8/9/19. James schools musicians on when to have an instrument onstage and Marleah is proved wrong about an artist's abilities and also pronounces Adeline's name wrong too many times.Summer series at Industry City: https://industrycity.com/summer…

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