SUB*T

Musicians — Brooklyn / Oakland

01Profile

A SUB*T Photo

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
Grace Bennett, from Brooklyn, NY. Jade Alcantara, from Oakland, CA.

Describe your style in three words?
G: Seventies final girl.
J: Kooky, comfortable, sporty.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
J: Lady Gaga because there’s no higher musical power than Lady Gaga and I was front row. 
G: The Maccabees at Ally Pally because it was their last show ever.

If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
If everyone was in their prime, The Breeders and Avril Lavigne.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
Drag, Riotgrrl, WWE, Stan Twitter, but mostly the American Garage Rock scene we’ve met all of our friends through.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Liz Phair, the ultimate girl boss.

Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
Jade’s dining room because we always sell it out!

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Musical legend and producer Adam Schlesinger.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
J: 'There You Go' by P!NK.
G: 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' By Kelly Clarkson.

A song that defines the teenage you?
G: Menswear by The 1975.
J: '7 Minutes In Heaven' by Fall Out Boy.

One record you would keep forever?
J: My R.E.M. picture disc.
G: Buzzcocks Live in Manchester 1977.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
"Anyone can play guitar and they won’t be a nothing anymore"

From 'Anyone Can Play Guitar' by Radiohead.

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
J: 'Me and Michael' by MGMT.
G: 'If It Wasn’t For The Nights' by ABBA.

A song you wished you had written?
'Simple Kind Of Life' by No Doubt.

Best song to turn up loud?
J: 'Fat Lip' by Sum 41.
G: 'Graduate' by Third Eye Blind.

Best song to bring people together?
'Wannabe' by Spice Girls.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
Every single BLACKPINK song, but especially 'Bet You Wanna' by BLACKPINK (ft. Cardi B).

Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Making Breakfast' By Twin Peaks.

Any new bands you are listening to right now?
'6 Week Party' by Anorak Patch.
'Boxing Day' by Sub*T.

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
Grace Bennett, from Brooklyn, NY. Jade Alcantara, from Oakland, CA.

Describe your style in three words?
G: Seventies final girl.
J: Kooky, comfortable, sporty.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
J: Lady Gaga because there’s no higher musical power than Lady Gaga and I was front row. 
G: The Maccabees at Ally Pally because it was their last show ever.

If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
If everyone was in their prime, The Breeders and Avril Lavigne.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
Drag, Riotgrrl, WWE, Stan Twitter, but mostly the American Garage Rock scene we’ve met all of our friends through.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Liz Phair, the ultimate girl boss.

Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
Jade’s dining room because we always sell it out!

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Musical legend and producer Adam Schlesinger.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
J: 'There You Go' by P!NK.
G: 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' By Kelly Clarkson.

A song that defines the teenage you?
G: Menswear by The 1975.
J: '7 Minutes In Heaven' by Fall Out Boy.

One record you would keep forever?
J: My R.E.M. picture disc.
G: Buzzcocks Live in Manchester 1977.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
"Anyone can play guitar and they won’t be a nothing anymore"

From 'Anyone Can Play Guitar' by Radiohead.

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
J: 'Me and Michael' by MGMT.
G: 'If It Wasn’t For The Nights' by ABBA.

A song you wished you had written?
'Simple Kind Of Life' by No Doubt.

Best song to turn up loud?
J: 'Fat Lip' by Sum 41.
G: 'Graduate' by Third Eye Blind.

Best song to bring people together?
'Wannabe' by Spice Girls.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
Every single BLACKPINK song, but especially 'Bet You Wanna' by BLACKPINK (ft. Cardi B).

Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Making Breakfast' By Twin Peaks.

Any new bands you are listening to right now?
'6 Week Party' by Anorak Patch.
'Boxing Day' by Sub*T.

 

05Videos

SUB*T | Boxing Day (2021)