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John V. Variety is an employee of Variety Enterprises and the alien-born host of The John V. Variety Hour, a “psych pop rave-up” from another galaxy that has found syndication on earth in Miami, Berlin, and Brooklyn. His brain is upside down and he’s sustained several concussions, so his idea of pop music is strange and abrasive — but he nevertheless tries, often bursting through the dark gothic pallor with glamorous gleeful explosions and psychedelic surprises, as well as a rotating motley crew of collaborators onstage and off (including, but not limited to: the French-German sound artist Laure Boer, the rapper Big Baby Gandhi, and Jah Jah of Ninjasonik). He often shares his askew thoughts on twitter under @johnvvariety.

John V. Variety

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Hear First: The John V. Variety Hour’s john v. variety loves u ( ´ ∀ `)ノ～ ♡

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<div>Stemming from various bands that guitarist/vocalist Steven Instasi and bassist Ben Semeta had been in since their teenage years, Black Beach formed in 2012 in their hometown of Middleboro, MA when the two joined with childhood friend and drummer Ryan Nicholson. Originally starting as a hardcore band, the trio decided to focus on writing a style of music that encompassed all of their interests rather than existing in the confines of any one particular genre. What resulted was a sound that took inspiration from noise rock, post-punk, proto-punk, doom, free jazz, and art rock. Eventually relocating to Boston where the band found kindred spirits in the local music scene, Black Beach found a home in the various basements and music venues in the city and began playing with international touring acts such as Thee Oh Sees, Protomartyr, and Acid King. With two EPS, a split with friends Nice Guys and 2016’s LP Shallow Creatures under their belt, Black Beach continues to evolve their genre bending version of rock music. </div>
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Black Beach

Hear First: Black Beach’s Giallo

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