Dräger is creating the soundtrack to dance us into the dystopian future. The psychedelic-synth-pop band from singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Spencer Draeger uses sounds of the past to talk about the future, channeling themes of the modern age and taking a satirical approach to the narcissisms and anxiety illuminated through technology. The music is the sweet, sugar infectious synth-pop that makes the medicine go down easy, born of guilty-pleasure afternoons spent in the solitude of Draeger’s Brooklyn apartment, indulging a love of vintage synths and a desire to make something you could dance to. Dräger’s music is that rare successful combination of music you can dance and lose your mind to, but will also make you think.

Dräger’s latest “Wolf” is their second single (their first on Cell Laboratories), following up from their dystopian anthem “Psycho Narcissistic Paranoia.” The song encapsulates everything great about the Dräger sound: Analog synths and vintage drum machines paired with simple melodic guitar. Lyrically, the song is about “the cat and mouse game of dating” says Draeger. “Dating is like a card game and we all respond to social cues and assume everything rather knowing anything. I think anyone who has gone on a date knows how quickly the roles of power change and how sometimes you’d take all the torture just to get her/him in the end.” Built for the dancefloor, Draeger’s soaring vocals glide over the pulsing synths and drums, it is a true piece of pop excellence that will lift the listener into a state of ecstatic bliss.

Dräger emerged from the ashes of Spencer Draeger’s previous band, celebrated psych rock band The Midnight Hollow. Draeger wanted to create a clean slate to reflect and develop his changing interests and ideas about songwriting. He was feeling constrained by collaborators who weren’t interested in playing “vulnerable music” or contributing to his guilty pleasure of dancier and synth based stuff. “I just found myself to be at my best when I wrote a song for myself rather than the other members in a band.” says Draeger. “I think art is a selfish act and when it becomes a democracy nothing really gets done.” With the band on hiatus, Draeger spent most of 2018 in his bedroom studio tweaking sounds and writing songs. It’s hard to believe that such a densely layered, edgy, wall of sound could emerge from a tiny bedroom, but in addition to being a talented singer and songwriter, Spencer is an excellent producer.

In late 2018 Draeger teamed up with Erik Tonneson of Holy Ghost! to help form a 5 piece band and take to the stage. Playing concerts all over New York City, Dräger has quickly developed a loyal following and a reputation for an intense live show. The city has had a profound influence on Spencer, and he feels at peace amidst the chaos. “I think the night life and the vapid territory of excess that comes with it in a way has added a cynical and sarcastic twist on some songs that are ironically written for a party environment.” says Draeger. He continues, “The spontaneity of just going to the bodega and who you might see on the walk there can turn your whole night around, and sometimes inspire entire songs. I think spontaneity is the key to staying young, most I know here never really grow into a stereotype—they just kind of continue on their own path and that’s beautiful. I continue to play music maybe because of living here.”

If you dig the GOT homage you might dig the band I do as well. Here are our links. Like us on FB and if you're in Los Angeles come see us. Maybe I'll do the Rains of Castamere cover if you chant the title loud enough.....

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Keep It Strange, Lose Yourself.

New York City’s hypnotic power trio, The Midnight Hollow, is led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Draeger, with Andrew Segreti on drums and Matt Leibowitz on Bass.

As a testament to the band's most integral attribute, playing live, Stereogum listed them as "band to watch" after witnessing their very first performance. Their first official release, “Downstairs,” was an atmospheric, half acoustic half electronic dream single issued under French based electro/art rock label Zappruder Records. The follow up self-titled EP included psychedelic journeys “That Rabbit Talk” and “Her Morning Glow,” featuring a 6 and a half minute long video complimenting their dark aesthetic. The video for “Her Morning Glow” received praise by both Noisey and Stereogum for it’s hypnotizing visuals and sounds, and propelled the band into the spotlight.

The Midnight Hollow has continued to blend genres and turn heads with their latest EP, For The People Inside. The single “Forward,” was featured on Spotify’s Best New Music Playlist,” became the inspiration for fashion designer Todd Snyder’s NYFW runway show, and was used as the auditory backdrop for the event. The band is currently recording their next album.

Paisley and fringe, rock guitars, screaming Hammonds, glitter rock vocals, arsonous life decisions. Empty Palace is a heavy space rock band from Los Angeles, California. They’ve released one 4 song EP from 2013, then followed that up with their 1st full length album The Serpent Between the Stars. 2020 will see the release of their second LP Secret Names. Stay tuned!

Multi-instrumentalist including viola, violin, cello, keyboard and guitar.  Currently utilizing Boss RC - 300 and RC - 505

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