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The Brooklyn-based quartet, Semaphore, is poised to unleash its new album, I Need a Reason to Stay, on March 24th. They're giving us a sneak peek of the release with their lead single, "Smother." Comprised of singer and guitarist Siddhu Anandalingam, drummer Emmett Ceglia, guitarist Jay Kohler, and bassist Niko Hasapopoulos, the band explores the complexities of modern life through its signature shoegaze-inspired sound. Photo Credit: Adam LaMothe Anandalingam shares that "Smother" tackles anxiety and uncertainty, exploring the human experience of not knowing one's purpose in life. With influences from Foo Fighters and Balance and Composure, the singer experiments with sitar-like tuning to add a unique touch to the song. Check Out The Video For "Smother" The accompanying music...

We got another BandCamp Friday gift: one of my favorite producers, Seraph., dropped a new track, "Virmire", today! In honor of this surprise, we decided to sit down and have a little chat about the state of the scene, what's next for this UK-based producer, and more. Stream "Virmire", on BandCamp, below, and read on to learn more about Seraph. Vermire by Seraph To get us started, would you please tell us just a little bit about yourself? And, if you don’t mind my asking--where did the moniker "Seraph." come from? Sure thing! My name is James. I’m a 24-year-old Music Producer from the Northeast of the UK, and I like to make sad music with even sadder guitar melodies. As for where I got the “Seraph” alias from, it’s kind of a nerdy story [laughs]. I gr...

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Semaphore’s New Album ‘I Need a Reason to Stay’ Drops in March

[Interview]: Bandcamp Friday, The Wave Community, and… Halo? A Chat With The UK’s ‘Lo-Fi-Wave’ Producer, Seraph.