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Musician — New York
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Arthur Smilios, born and raised (and most likely going to die) in New York City.
I am the manager of the New York Wooster shop and bassist for Gorilla Biscuits.
Retro Modern Dandy.
British Punk, especially The Clash. Joe taught me about politics and Paul was the standard of cool.
Dead Heavens, a local NYC band who is destined for great things; Youth Code, from Los Angeles; Leon Bridges. Sharp Shock, out of LA. They are composed of a Brit, New Zealander, and an American, so they reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Mod. They remind me of The Jam—especially Davey’s vocals.
“My Generation,” by The Who. It spoke to angry teenage me, and as an aspiring bassist, John Entwistle’s four-bar solos are both mind-bending and iconic.
"Hey Now!” from What’s the Story (Morning Glory)?
“Uptight,” by Stevie Wonder.
The Who, Oasis, The Clash, and The Beatles—to name but four of about 1,429.
I’m on a Motown kick lately, so it’s most likely early Stevie Wonder or Smokey Robinson; Noel Gallagher’s latest, “Who Built the Moon?”
“All You Need is Love,” by The Beatles.
The Pogues/Billy Bragg, at Roseland Ballroom; The Who/The Clash, at Shea Stadium.
“Rainy Night in Soho,” by The Pogues; “Maybe I’m Amazed,” by Paul McCartney; “She is Love,” by Oasis.
Anything from Neil Diamond. He is a fellow New York native, who has a knack for writing a good tune—plus, I grew up listening to him, as my parents were huge fans.
Arthur Smilios, born and raised (and most likely going to die) in New York City.
I am the manager of the New York Wooster shop and bassist for Gorilla Biscuits.
Retro Modern Dandy.
British Punk, especially The Clash. Joe taught me about politics and Paul was the standard of cool.
Dead Heavens, a local NYC band who is destined for great things; Youth Code, from Los Angeles; Leon Bridges. Sharp Shock, out of LA. They are composed of a Brit, New Zealander, and an American, so they reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Mod. They remind me of The Jam—especially Davey’s vocals.
“My Generation,” by The Who. It spoke to angry teenage me, and as an aspiring bassist, John Entwistle’s four-bar solos are both mind-bending and iconic.
"Hey Now!” from What’s the Story (Morning Glory)?
“Uptight,” by Stevie Wonder.
The Who, Oasis, The Clash, and The Beatles—to name but four of about 1,429.
I’m on a Motown kick lately, so it’s most likely early Stevie Wonder or Smokey Robinson; Noel Gallagher’s latest, “Who Built the Moon?”
“All You Need is Love,” by The Beatles.
The Pogues/Billy Bragg, at Roseland Ballroom; The Who/The Clash, at Shea Stadium.
“Rainy Night in Soho,” by The Pogues; “Maybe I’m Amazed,” by Paul McCartney; “She is Love,” by Oasis.
Anything from Neil Diamond. He is a fellow New York native, who has a knack for writing a good tune—plus, I grew up listening to him, as my parents were huge fans.