New YouTube video today! The Repressions cover “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” live, by request on Twitch. This song is from one of Nate’s favorite films, The Lion King. It was written by Elton John and Tim Rice and released in 1994 on The Lion King Soundtrack.
The Repressions also have more live shows in NYC coming up soon, including:
If you are not in the New York area, join the livestream! You can make song requests and join the awesome friends and chat on Twitch, twice a week, free to watch from anywhere.
Tonight is an epic showcase of New York City live music ~ and The Repressions are so happy to play. The show begins at 6:30 pm. You are certain to hear music you will love!
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 Cowgirl Seahorse 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038
Friday April 3, The Repressions return to Espresso 77, to celebrate spring with music and good times. We hope you can join!
No cover, all ages, original songs and cover songs for every mood. It’s such a lovely place, with ample seating and soft lighting, perfect to relax with coffee, tea, wine, food, art, and music.
Show begins at 8:30pm at Espresso 77 –35-57 77th St, Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC 11372
Tonight! Saturday March 14th, Barbara is honored to play at Urban Vegan Roots with Plant Powered Disruptors. This is a variety show with music, uplifting art and stories, a place for activists and community! Plant Powered Disruptors always puts on an excellent and welcoming show! Show begins at 5pm – No cover, all ages!
Nate will be back for these upcoming shows in April:
And the crowd goes wild! Live with Astoria Music Collective – February 28, 2026, at The Local, in Queens, NYC. The Repressions perform an extended acoustic cover to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon. The Pokemon Theme Song (Gotta Catch Em’ All) was written by John Siegler and John Loeffler, and originally performed by Jason Paige. We thank them for this amazing piece of music.
Many thanks to AMC and that fantastic crowd, and thanks to you for watching. This was joyful.
In other news, The Repressions have some fabulous live shows coming up soon in the city:
We hope to see you at a show soon if you are in the area. You can also now find daily clips on The Repressions Youtube Channel under “shorts.” Enjoy the video!
We hope that you are staying warm! These last few weeks in the city have been difficult, and one of the things we miss the most is being with friends. Tomorrow, Monday February 9 – old and new friends are gathering for the Gurbo-Robinson Revue, at Cowgirl Seahorse, a downtown staple of colorful charm and live music. The show begins at 6pm, and The Repressions will take the stage at 10pm.
Monday, February 9th, 2026 Cowgirl Seahorse 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038
No Cover
The “GURBO / ROBINSON REVUE” presents… a full night of live music!
This month: Phil & Victor showcase DARLIN’, TUESDAY’S CHILD and THE REPRESSIONS, in addition to themselves— at our absolute favorite bar in NYC, COWGIRL SEAHORSE!
With their ongoing “GURBO / ROBINSON REVUE” series, Phil & Victor continue their successful Carnegie Hall partnership and present New York’s very best music acts at New York’s very best music spots… one epic night at a time! . “GURBO / ROBINSON REVUE” (Five Hours of Live Music!!)
MON 2/9, 6pm-11 Cowgirl Seahorse 259 Front St New York, NY 10038 NO COVER
It’s a great way to begin the week, drop by after work for music, drinks, food, and welcoming good times. We hope that you can stay warm, and connected.
“Starpool” is the official entry for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest 2026! This is a song about imagination through despair, and finding another way.
The NPR Tiny Desk Contest features independent music artists and is a cool showcase of songwriting, and desks! The Repressions desk is floating among the stars behind them, and very tiny.
It was a pleasure to make this video. We hope you enjoy it.
Read All The Books! New YouTube video today! It’s “Thank You Charlotte Bronte,” live, at The Next Chapter, a vast, beautiful bookstore and art space. What a perfect place (and audience) for this song.
Women authors have always struggled to be accepted objectively, for this reason, and others far more oppressive in the past, they have used pen names, often male. Still today many use pen names or initials in the hopes of being judged fairly. Why should marketing and sexism detract from precious books and thought? Here is to the excellent authors mentioned, those that could not fit in the song, and to books themselves. Read all the books!
The Repressions are coming to the Bookstore! Tonight, Friday January 2nd at 7pm, with a fine lineup of indie rock talent! The Next Chapter is a renowned bookshop and art space in Long Island, New York. Join The Repressions with Alana Hollander and Dark Donovan! No cover, all ages… Music and books! What a great way to begin the year!
Thank you for listening and watching, especially during this anniversary year. 2025 marked 10 years of The Repressions! There were live shows, a full album CD release, music videos, a film festival, recitals, new venues, new collaborations, new followers, and new friends!
There are so many highlights: Playing at Moynihan Station for Midtown Music, Working with Felicia Greenfield of Friends Not Food and having our song “We Are the Strange Ones” included in the show and Chelsea Film Festival, Playing with Lorraine Leckie, Phil Robinson and Roomful of Sky Music, Astoria Music Collective, Paul and Aly’s wedding, The Long Room, Urban Vegan Roots, Juilliard Extension Recitals, Apryl Knight guest starring, the Open Streets show, Baker Falls, and being on stage with so many talented artists over the year. Ten years, dozens of songs, hundreds of shows, much artwork, absolute adventures, and many friends. There are new shows, new recordings, and big events forthcoming in 2026. Thank you for joining us.
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