NYS Music 2024

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  • Electro Pioneers Kraftwerk Announces “Multimedia Tour 2025” Kicking Off in March

    German electro legends Kraftwerk has announced their return to North America for the “Multimedia Tour 2025.”

    Kraftwerk multimedia tour

    The tour kicks off on March 6 at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia and wraps up over a month later on April 24 in Dallas, TX. The tour sees a total of 27 dates and includes two stops in New York. Kraftwerk dazzles audiences at Kings Theatre on March 13 and the legendary Beacon Theatre on March 14. The “Multimedia Tour 2025” commemorates Kraftwerk’s breakthrough album Autobahn and their first U.S. Tour, which took place in 1975.

    Earlier this year Kraftwerk completed an extraordinary nine-night concert series celebrating 50 years of Autobahn–which was composed, produced, and recorded by founders Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1974–at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The shows garnered rave reviews in the press, a compass for what’s in store for the “Multimedia Tour.”

    The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic ‘sound scapes’ and their musical experimentation with robotics and other technical innovations.

    With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack for the digital age of the 21st century. Their compositions, using innovative techniques, synthetic voices and computerized rhythms, have had a major international influence across an entire range of music genres: from Electro to Hip-Hop, from Techno to SynthPop. In their live performances, Kraftwerk composer, author and producer Ralf Hütter illustrates his belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine.

    KRAFTWERK MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2025 DATES:

    MAR 06 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

    MAR 07 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors

    MAR 08 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

    MAR 10 – Montreal, QC – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts

    MAR 11 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre

    MAR 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre

    MAR 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    MAR 16 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem

    MAR 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

    MAR 19 – Orlando, FL – Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center

    MAR 20 – Miami, FL – Adrienne Arsht Center

    MAR 23 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

    MAR 24 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater

    MAR 25 – Memphis, TN – Overton Park Shell

    MAR 26 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle

    MAR 28 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre

    MAR 29 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium

    MAR 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre

    MAR 31 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

    APR 02 – Denver, CO – Ellie Caulkins Opera House

    APR 06 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

    APR 07 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    APR 13 – Indio, CA – Coachella*

    APR 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

    APR 20 – Indio, CA – Coachella*

    APR 23 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall

    APR 24 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre

    *Festival appearance

    Tickets for “Multimedia Tour 2025 – 50 Years of Autobahn” go on sale to the general public Friday, December 13 at 10AM local. Registration for presale opens today, December 5, and presale begins Wednesday, December 11 at 10AM local. For more information on the tour and to register for presale, click here.

  • Charli XCX “Brat 2025” Arena Tour Includes Two Dates in Brooklyn

    Avant-pop superstar Charli XCX has announced the “Brat 2025” Arena Tour which currently consists of five dates, two of which see Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

    Pop and electronic superstar Charli xcx has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process. 

    She released her sixth studio album ‘BRAT’ in June which stands as the most critically acclaimed album of the year and landed at Number 1 on the UK Official Album Chart in October. ‘BRAT’ has well and truly made its mark on the cultural zeitgeist this year; the audacious campaign has seen Charli cause roadblocks around the world with her pop-up ‘PARTYGIRL’ DJ sets, break the internet with viral videos and surprise collaborations with the likes of Billie Eilish, Lorde, Addison Rae, Robyn, Yung Lean, Julia Fox, Chloë Sevigny, and Rachel Sennott and introduce a new tone of green to the social lexicon.

    The album was nominated for the Mercury Prize 2024 while ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’ debuted at Number 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, making Charli the first British artist to land at the top of the charts this year. In October, Charli followed it up with ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ – a brand-new version of the critically acclaimed album featuring reimagined takes and innovative reworks of tracks from ‘BRAT’ featuring the likes of Julian Casablancas, Bon Iver, The 1975, Shygirl, Ariana Grande, Caroline Polachek and more.

    The “Brat 2025” Arena Tour kicks off on April 22 at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The tour then wraps up on April 30 and May 1 with two iconic shows at Brooklyn’s famous Barclays Center.

    CHARLI XCX – BRAT 2025 – ARENA TOUR: 

    April 22 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

    April 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center

    April 28 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

    April 30 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

    May 1 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

    For more information on Charli XCX’s “Brat 2025” Arena Tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Phantogram Announces 2025 Headline Tour “Running Through Colors” with Stop at Brooklyn Paramount

    Electro-rock duo Phantogram have announced their 2025 headline tour of North America which begins on January 15. The tour begins in Las Vegas, NV and wraps up on February 28 in Hollywood, CA.

    Lauded as an experimental and alternative band and one that’s never been married to a particular genre, Phantogram have continued to alter soundscapes for almost a decade by consistently challenging sound with their signature blend of hard-hitting beats, guitar driven dark psychedelia and electronic pop.  The “Running Through Colors Tour” stops at Brooklyn Paramount in NYC on February 6.

    The band recently released their fifth album, Memory Of A Day via Neon Gold Records. The new album captures that disorienting sense of time travel sparked by a color or song that recalls the most joyful and tragic moments in your life. Alongside the LP, the duo – Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter – have shared their latest single, the driving, and wistful burst of color, “Attaway.”

    Live performances from Phantogram weave together the band’s signature mix of hazy synths, hypnotic guitars, beat-crushing drum machines and mesmerizing vocals. For the band, writing new music and performing it in front of audiences around the world is their most exciting experience creating together since their early days as a group.

    PHANTOGRAM TOUR DATES

    1/15 – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV

    1/16 – House of Blues Anaheim – Anaheim, CA

    1/17 – SOMA – San Diego, CA

    1/19 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ

    1/22 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX

    1/24 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX

    1/25 – House of Blues – Houston, TX

    1/27 – House of Blues – New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

    1/28 – The Hall – Little Rock, AR

    1/29 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

    1/31 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA

    2/03 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

    2/04 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD

    2/06 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY

    2/08 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA

    2/10 – House of Blues Boston – Boston, MA

    2/12 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON

    2/13 – Saint Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI

    2/14 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL

    2/15 – The Fillmore Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN

    2/18 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO

    2/19 – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT

    2/21 – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA

    2/22 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC

    2/24 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

    2/26 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA

    2/28 – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA

    For more information on Phantogram and their upcoming 2025 “Running Through Colors Tour,” click here.

  • New Music, Same Smiles: Porter Robinson Returns to Red Rocks

    Electronic artist Porter Robinson made another career milestone with his performance at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 16. After his summer release of his third album SMILE! 😀 the producer announced his first ever world tour. Denver was one of Porter’s last North American stops before he takes off to other continents.

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    Young artist Ericdoa opened up this beautiful night at Red Rocks. This Connecticut-based musician produces a fun yet angst-ridden mixture of hyper-pop, emo-rap, and trap. His stage design was so playful giving off the vibes of a bedroom from the 2000s. His energy was infectious as he was giggling with crowd and jumping on the bed on stage for his debut at this dream venue. 

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    As Porter Robinson has grown throughout the years so has his style in music. Listening to his discography might take audiences on a span of musical genres, but what remains consistent is Porter’s ability to invite nostalgia through his music. He as always been an artist who looks to make people feel and confront emotions throughout his set. 

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    This tour the artist brought his live band on stage to take his synth-pop tunes to a new level. Porter started off the night blasting confetti and a performance of “Knock Yourself Out XD.” The whole set in the mountains that night was a journey through Porter’s albums. He sectioned his set into three to highlight his three albums. 

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    Through Porter’s Tunes

    He began with his latest release playing songs like “Easier to Love You” and “Mona Lisa.” The artist decided to get intimate with the crowd by asking them to collectively put their phones down and just experience one song wholeheartedly. Porter and his band then covered MGMT’s famous hit song “Kids.” It was such a youthful moment seeing everyone be fully present and dancing with each other on the rocks.

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    Going into the second segment of his set, it was dedicated to his 2021 album Nurture. A portion of this section was a piano medley. The artist stripped back a handful of songs giving the audience a touching acoustic session. Some of those songs included, “Sweet Time” and “Get Your Wish.” 

    Finally for the third segment of Porter’s set he took it all the way back to his famous 2014 album:  Worlds. This album is so special to so many of his listeners which is why Porter brought a longtime fan on stage. Lots of touching moments happened at the tail end of this set including performances of “Divinity” and “Goodbye to a World.” 

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    A Night to Remember

    It was so special to be at Porter’s Red Rocks show that night. Especially considering his first ever performance there was 10 years ago when he opened up for Skrillex. Some fans in the audience had even shared they’d attended that show so long ago. It just goes to show a testament of the artistry Porter Robinson possesses and even with his musical changes he is still able to bring an energetic crowd together. 

    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

    If you are ever in the Colorado area you must put Red Rocks on a must live music venue to experience. A Red Rocks show is like no other. Upcoming shows include Daily Bread on October 27 and Of The Trees on November 9. Get your tickets here! 

    Porter Robinson – Red Rocks, Morrison, CO – October 16, 2024

    Set 1: SMILE! 😀 

    Knock Yourself Out XD, Perfect Pinterest Garden, Kitsune Maison Freestyle, Year of the Cup, Easier to Love You, Is There Really No Happiness?, Mona Lisa, Kids (MGMT cover), Everything To Me, Russian Roulette 

    Set 2: Nurture

    Wind Tempos, Musician, Something Comforting, Everything Goes On, Unfold, Get Your Wish, Trying to Feel Alive / Look at the Sky, Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do, Sweet Time, Lifelike, Get Your Wish

    Set 3: Worlds 

    Sea of Voices / Sad Machine, Divinity, Fresh Static Snow, Hollowheart, Language, Goodbye to a World, Sad Machine

    Encore: Shelter, Cheerleader

    Ericdoa, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
    Ericdoa, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
    Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty

  • LCD Soundsystem Announces 12 Shows at Knockdown Center in Queens Starting this November

    LCD Soundsystem has announced their upcoming “Winter FUNction” series of shows beginning November 21 at Knockdown Center in Queens for three long weekends in November and December.

    The LCD Soundsystem shows take place November 21 through 24, December 5 through 8, and finally, December 12 through 15. The electronic rock band plans to dazzle audiences for these three long weekends for their “Annual Winter FUNction.”

    The shows include special guest bands for each night of the performances, along with international deejays, after parties, and Four Horsemen Wine Bar. LCD Soundsystem is known for putting on a high-energy, captivating, and groovy show. These are not shows you want to miss.

    LCD Soundsystem Knockdown Center
    LCD Soundsystem performs at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011

    The group was formed in Brooklyn in 2002 by James Murphy, the co-founder of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals), Nancy Whang (synthesizer, keyboards), Pat Mahoney (drums), Tyler Pope (bass, guitar), Al Doyle (guitar, percussion), Matt Thornley (guitar, synthesizer), and Korey Richey (synthesizer, piano, percussion).

    LCD Soundsystem’s musical sound is described as electronic rock, indie-rock, dance-punk, amongst many others. In short, this group holds a unique, heavy groove, with a persistent electronic backbone. Public on-sale tickets are available on Thursday, September 26 at 10AM ET. Fan presales being September 25.

    For more information on the upcoming LCD Soundsystem shows at Knockdown Center in Queens, and to purchase tickets, click here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPJDBFBhAbo

  • Baba G to Perform at Bearsville Theater with Ben Atkind on August 3

    Jon ‘The Barber’ Gutwillig (a.k.a. Baba G) of The Disco Biscuits will join forces with Ben Atkind of Elephantproof (formerly Goose) to perform on August 3 at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock. The evening will kick off with a set by Capital Region’s own SM INK.  

    bearsville theater

    The performance on August 3 marks Barber’s Woodstock debut. Having performed as part of groups and, Barber has garnered a reputation as the guitar player for the band The Disco Biscuits. However, his appearance at the Bearsville Theater marks his first solo set at the theater.

    Barber will be stepping out of his comfort zone for Saturday’s show, performing as a DJ named “Baba G,” and bringing house music, trance, and techno, and even remixes of his own songs from The Disco Biscuits.

    Baba G will be joined by Ben Atkind of Elephantproof (formerly known as Goose). Atkins will provide drums for the set, while Barber hops in between the guitar and the DJ booth. This marks the second time Barber and Atkind perform together, bringing their dynamic and energetic performances to the Future City Lounge in Brooklyn just two months ago.

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    “I’m excited to collaborate with Ben again,” says Barber. “Our Brooklyn show was very well received, and I think we’ll deliver an even stronger performance now that we’ve got a show under our belts,” Barber said, referencing the duo’s June 1 performance at Future City Lounge.

    Regardless of their past as a duo, Barber and Atkind are gearing up for a performance unlike any other. Their inspirations from disco and electronica music make for an incredibly unique blend of sound, perfect for the early days of the recently reborn Bearsville Theater. The innovative spin on house and disco music will surely be a night that lifelong fans and newcomers alike, whether or their solo or group work, will never forget.

    Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY. This event is 21+, and doors open at 7 PM on August 3. Tickets are available online at the Bearsville Theater’s website, linked here.

  • Basilica Soundscape Returns to Hudson This September

    This September, the town of Hudson, NY, will host the 2024 Basilica Soundscape Music Festival. From September 27-29, fans and attendees can see a wide variety of concerts, art installations, and high-tech performances from local and nationwide artists.

    basilica soundscape

    Founded in 2010 by Melissa Auf der Maur, Patrick Doyle, and Tony Stone, Basilica Hudson has been providing local artists, writers, and musicians alike with a historic space to showcase their work. Located in a reclaimed industrial factory from the 1880s, the original architecture included industrial windows, brick walls, terracotta ceiling tiles, and an intricate steel truss system. With thorough renovations, but still preserving the original features, it became the perfect scenic location to present these works. Since then, a wide variety of programs hosted through Basilica Soundscape include music festivals, live readings, and gallery presentations.

    Through its programs, Basilica Hudson actively encourages and supports the creation, production, and presentation of independent arts and culture. One of its trademark festivals, Basilica SoundScape, features live concerts, conceptual sound performances, author readings, art installations, curated local vendors and artisans, on-site activities, and more, creating an immersive, innovative weekend of art, music, and culture.

    Presented below are the full list of performers coming to Basilica Soundscape:

    Friday, September 27

    “Motherbeat” vinyl DJs Eris Drew & Octo Octa return to Basilica Soundscape for a night of bass-blasting house music. They’re bringing their powerful, custom LUV NRG sound system to the cavernous Main Hall for an all-night party, presented by the Bunker. 

      Nitemind returns with an electric and innovative light show to accompany the party.

        Eris Drew and Octo Octa – Crack Magazine

        Saturday, September 28

        Noise legends Lightning Bolt bring their exciting sound from Providence, Rhode Island, to Hudson for a night of energetic rock and roll.

          Lightning Bolt – Official photo

          Post-rock band Still House Plants make their Basilica Soundscape debut. Join them on Saturday to hear some creative, innovative sounds.

            Still House Plants – Pitchfork

            An exciting combination of genres awaits as new rap combines forces with a nü-metal edge with the heavy style and flow of hardcore rapper E L U C I D.

              E L U C I D – Pitchfork

              Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Greg Mendez shares songs from his newest self-titled album on Saturday night.

              Maria BC presents dark, ambient movements that accompany melancholy, soaring vocals with a haunting new song featured on the soundtrack for the new film “I Saw the TV Glow.”

              Cassandra Jenkins, the unofficial songwriter laureate of Central Park Birders, will present songs from her upcoming album, My Light, My Destroyer, set to release on July 12.

              Local band Babehoven brings the indie-rock sound to Basilica Soundscape. They will be presenting songs from their latest album, Water’s In You, released in April of this year.

                  Babehoven – Rolling Stone

                  Movement and music presented by Kinlaw, a composer, choreographer, and performer.

                  Open Head, one of the most exciting bands local to Kingston, NY, brings a night of post-punk fun to Basilica Soundscape.

                  Basilica Hudson’s signature Writers in the Rafters program makes a return to Basilica Soundscape, featuring live readings from local writers and poets alike.

                      Sunday, September 29

                      Although Sunday’s program is yet to be announced, Basilica Hudson promises a night of family-friendly fun for free!

                      For any festival, artist, or ticket information, visit the festival’s website.

                    • Live Events at Rochester’s Bug Jar this June

                      The Bug Jar, located in Rochester, will be hosting a series of events including parties, concerts, and happy hours throughout the month of June.

                      Bug Jar June
                      Bug Jar – PIX11

                      Having hosted iconic rock bands like The White Stripes, The Black Keys, and Modest Mouse, Bug Jar has made itself an important figure for musicians and music lovers alike. Since 1991, Bug Jar has given local and regional musicians an energetic, lively space to perform.

                      In the years since its reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue has become dominated by shows in the punk, metal, and hardcore scenes. With an eclectic interior design including two large bugs greeting customers at the door, the venue has been a safe space for creativity, boldness, and originality to shine.

                      This June, Bug Jar will be hosting a series of concerts and parties for fans of all genres. All events are 21+, with special tickets being sold for guests ages 18-20 for certain events.

                      6/9 – Jenny Don’t And The Spurs & Jazz Goons – 8pm

                      For the past 10 years, Country/Western band Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been cultivating a vast international following through extensive tours across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand and performances in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Mexico. They will play alongside Jazz Goons on Sunday, June 9th.

                      6/14 – The Thrifts / The Macks / Mary Shelley – 8pm

                      A night of speaker-blasting rock and roll comes to the Bug Jar on Friday June 14th. Join the three rock bands: Rochester’s own The Thrifts, Portland-based The Macks, and Brooklyn-born Punk band Mary Shelley, who are rocking out in Rochester.

                      Punk band Mary Shelley

                      6/15 – University Drive / Anchor / Into the Light – 8pm

                      University Drive is an Alternative Rock band hailing from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Emulating a sound similar to Nirvana, Weezer, and The Front Bottoms, join them along with local bands Anchor and Into the Light for a night of nostalgic alt-rock at the Bug Jar on Saturday, June 15th.

                      University Drive – First Avenue
                      6/21 – MAKEITSTOP / Nobody No One / Shark Arms / picknumber3mylord – 8pm

                      Following the release of their newest self-titled EP, post-hardcore powerhouse MAKEITSTOP comes to Bug Jar on Friday, June 21 for a night of garage band style nostalgia. They will be joined by local punk bands Nobody No One, Shark Arms, and DJ picknumber3mylord.

                      MAKEITSTOP – Instagram
                      6/29 – Belushi Speed Ball / Joe Buck Yourself / Sully – 8pm

                      Bug Jar takes a trip to Kentucky this June with performances from country/hellbilly groups Belushi Speed Ball and Joe Buck Yourself. Belushi Speed Ball, an emerging thrash metal band, encourages fans to headbang along to their set on Saturday, June 29. Up-and-coming UK DJ Sully follows.

                      All events for the month of June have been listed below. For more information and upcoming shows and events, visit here.

                      JUNE EVENTS AT THE BUG JAR

                      6/1 – SLUTPOP Beach Dance Party / DJ’d by KOPPS – 8pm
                      6/6 – Clibbus / Radiation Blackbody / Leaking Head / Humiliating Moan – 8pm
                      6/7 – at 5pm – SAD HOUR: All Sad Songs, All on Vinyl w/ DJ Tim Avery, FREE, 21+
                      – at 8pm – Depeche Mode vs New Order Dance Party
                      6/8 – STP: 30 Years of Purple Tribute Show – 8pm
                      6/9 – Jenny Don’t And The Spurs & Jazz Goons – 8pm
                      6/13 – Therapy Gun / Luckycaller7 / Dead Pets – 8pm
                      6/14 – The Thrifts / The Macks / Mary Shelley – 8pm
                      6/15 – University Drive / Anchor / Into the Light – 8pm
                      6/20 –Leah Senior / Kairos Creature Club / Georgie – 8pm
                      6/21 – MAKEITSTOP / Nobody No One / Shark Arms / picknumber3mylord – 8pm
                      6/22 – Noah Kesey / Bugcatcher / Kitchen – 8pm
                      6/27 – Messer Chups w/ Harmonica Lewinski – 8pm
                      6/28 – Head to the Roots w/ TBA  – 8pm
                      6/29 – Belushi Speed Ball / Joe Buck Yourself / Sully – 8pm

                    • Hearing Aide: Dasychira’s “Undead”

                      NYC-based electronic artist Dasychira has released their second LP and first release in 3 years, Undead, on May 10. The album explores themes of transformation and adaptation, giving listeners a glimpse into Dasychira’s personal development.

                      Undead

                      Dasychira was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but has been a New Yorker for the last decade. Studying at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, they took on their pseudonym allowing them to write and produce music while exploring their own identity. Since then, Dasychira has released works of all sizes, including the most recent, Undead.

                      After releasing their first EP Immolated in 2017, Dasychira went on to co-found the label unseelie in 2018, where they released their last two albums, Hollywood Forever and Undead.

                      This album represents Dasychira’s navigation through the drastic changes the world has faced over the past few years. These songs articulate their mental journey through COVID-19, war, environmental disasters, and rising technologies. Undead walks you through a dream-like state using a mix of synthesizers and a variety of instruments such as electric guitar, gamelan, and violin, blurring the lines between humans and technology.

                      Dasychira

                      The album opens with “Bleed and Glow,” which establishes the feeling of being lost through its lyrics. Using electronics and synths, Dasychira conveys the need for fantasy during such a confusing time. The title track, “Undead,” features ballad-like violin and synth arrangements to express longing and desperation during a personal struggle.

                      The album’s closer, “Expand Yourself,” signifies the progress of Dasychira’s search for contentedness in the now. By making the electric guitar more prominent than the synth, the music becomes grounded in reality. This completes the album’s goal of accepting personal growth while their surroundings evolve out of their control.

                      To learn more about the context of Undead and hear the full album, click here