misc. as The Strokes! playing The Strokes this Halloween!

IN THE AIR OF CONFUSION, ONE THING MUST BE MADE CLEAR! Marketing a (mostly) covers show is hard enough as it is. But imagine having to explain to someone in a loud bar that misc. is playing a covers show where we will be dressed up as The Strokes, playing The Strokes. I guess is seems a lot simpler when I type it all out, but all I’ve gotta say is, I’m stressed.

We’re hoping our Halloween bash at Connolly’s Klub 45 will be our biggest show yet. To be honest, our originals aren’t too far off from the early Strokes classics in the first place so there’s tons of potential fan overlap between misc-ers and Strokers.

So, if you need Halloween plans, buy some tickets to our show and invite all your friends. We’ll have a costume contest and awesome prizes during our set, so come looking like an absolute monster.

All of our ticket revenue from this show will be donated to The Alliance Against Sexual Violence in solidarity with Jane Doe in the wake of the Cornell Seven incident.

Women shouldn’t have to live in fear by simply existing. The band and I want to take this opportunity to use our small platform in pursuit of education, prevention, and justice. We chose The Alliance Against Sexual Violence because they are doing exactly that here in nyc.

If you can’t attend the show but would still like to support send us an email and we’ll reach out with alternative options. If you’d like to donate directly to The Alliance Against Sexual Violence here’s a link.

Many men have reported their algorithms haven’t shown them conversations and content related to this story, so if you haven’t heard about this, here’s a good article.

With all that being said, here’s misc.’s top album picks for this month.

I think this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. Brian Wilson’s story is just as captivating as the album, although I think I’ve heard so many stories of the troubled genius cliché that it’s just giving me trouble and no genius.

You start out with the classic “wouldn’t it be nice”, sail smoothly through a tune of appreciation for a lover and another about self-discovery until you’re immediately and forcibly hypnotized by what I consider to be the standout track: “Don’t talk (put your head on my shoulder)”. I think resisting the feeling of floating when listening to this song is like standing while being tased. You just can’t do it, nobody can do it, and if you tell me you can, i will call bullshit.

Paul McCartney receives some flack here and there for his “nursery rhyme” type tunes (“when I’m sixty four”, “maxwells silver hammer”, etc…) and while you could argue that some of the pet sounds tunes are similar in their composition or arrangement or instrumentation or whatever the hell the correct word is, they’re so well done I don’t think it matters. I think we’d all eat Michelin-level baby food.

This album’s got remnants of skipping class to go catch waves but here Brian Wilson daringly asks, “What happens when I graduate?” I don’t wanna ramble any further but this album is an absolute must listen. Please go and do so!

-Saul, the kid (drummer)

music is not always about being cool or sexy. sometimes it's about bouncing around and giggling. and screaming.

this 15 minute album(?) from spring breeding has like 6 real songs, 5 of which sound almost exactly the same, and i love it. at any given moment there is nothing but one synth, a drum kit, a blood-curdling and unintelligible shriek, and a cowbell. that's all you need to have a good time, and i'm having a good time.

the perfect soundtrack for ur next backflip.

-adam, the bassman

In my third year of college I had a poetry teacher who would often come to class (late) and share some kind of song, book, or text that he’s been enjoying. On a particular Monday he comes in and says, “Wet Leg.” I said to myself, “What the fuck is that?” He touted their single Chaise Lounge as a really interesting wrinkle in indie rock music. I gave it a listen and catalogued it as an easy, fun rock song.

After catching Wet Leg at Bonaroo, I’ve been converted to a much more avid Wet Leg fan. Their second album, Moisturizer, is, excuse the terminology, a banger-factory. Front-woman, Rhian Teasdale, is an absolute blast to listen to. She has really come into her own with her inflections. She’s always so interesting to listen to. A particularly underrated part of Wet Leg is their love songs. Being in love has never been cool, and I won’t say that Rhian makes it cool per se, but she makes it feel safe and cozy in a way few artists do. A few highlights off this record are CPR, catch these fists, jennifer’s body, mangetout, and pokémon. Give her a listen!

-Chris, the singer

Really enjoying this breakout debut from an exciting new UK band. Sharing in the same spirit of Americana-meets-slacker-meets-post-rock of some of the US’s most celebrated acts (Geese, Wednesday, This Is Lorelei), this record pairs raw, energetic, guitar-driven instrumentals with heartfelt and fun songwriting.

I’m personally inspired by the guitar tones and riffs across this record. The stripped-down, live, 4-piece energy embodies what we hope to bring on our freshman record.

- Jay, Lead Guitar

So that’s that! Stay tuned next month for more misc. picks! In the meantime, grab tickets to our Halloween show where we’ll be dressed as The Strokes, playing The Strokes. There’ll be a costume contest, prizes, a performative male look alike context and more!!

See y’all soon. <3