Lift Your Head Up
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!
FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 2026 -7:00 PM
THE NEXT CHAPTER – 204 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
Happy New 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.
The Repressions are super keen to play a 3 hour set at Cowgirl Seahorse on Monday, December 22nd, beginning at 8pm. There will be originals, covers, and good times for all. Cowgirl Seahorse is a downtown staple of colorful charm and live music. New York City can have a gorgeous party, even on a Monday! Join us!
Monday, December 22, 2025
Cowgirl Seahorse
259 Front St, New York, NY 10038
Music begins at 8pm – No Cover
While Cowgirl Seahorse is likely the final (in person) show of 2025, there is another New Year show just around the river bend of 2026 – at The Next Chapter in Huntingdon, Long Island on January 2nd, with Alana Hollander and Dark Donovan!
FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 2026 -7:00 PM
THE NEXT CHAPTER – 204 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
Look for a new YouTube live video this week, new content on socials every day, and live shows on Twitch every week. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Thank you!
The Repressions are excited to play BAKER FALLS for Natalie Asport’s Single Release Party! This is a wonderful lineup of indie rock talent!
Get ready to rock with Natalie as she drops her latest single in an exclusive in-person event at Baker Falls on the Lower East Side. With a stellar lineup of artists and music, a music video premiere, and coffee at the center, we’re roasting up an awesome evening to remember. Chill, sip an espresso (or tea if that’s your jam), chat, and celebrate the fresh sounds of “Smell the Coffee” with fellow fans. Don’t miss out on a night full of good music, great company, and all the coffee house vibes you can handle. See you there! 
7pm, DOORS
7:30pm, MUSIC STARTS
LINEUP:
– Jason Trachtenburg
– Jo Malbec
– Natalie Asport
– The Repressions
– Carissa Johnson
11pm, AFTERPARTY w/ DJ
Tickets are $10 – available online or at the door. Baker Falls serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus food ( vegan-friendly) offerings.
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
BAKER FALLS – 192 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
~November News~
New Music Alert! “DOWN” releases on Friday November 7th (Bandcamp Friday.) You can find the links at the widgets above or by clicking to Linktree here: LINKS TO Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, &More .
DOWN is a song about giving in to things that comfort you.
UPCOMING SHOWS
The Repressions are excited for these upcoming shows in November and December. Let’s get out and celebrate New York City!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2025 – 8:30 PM
ESPRESSO 77 – 35-57 77th St, Jackson Heights, NYC 11372
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 – 8:00 pm
BAKER FALLS – 192 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 2025 – 8:00 PM
COWGIRL SEAHORSE – 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038
NEW VIDEO
Today on YouTube, a live performance video of “Life Size Unicorn” from last month’s LIC Bar shpw, with a lot of fun audience participation.
New merch is coming next month, too. We hope to see you at one of the shows, or on our Twitch Channel (2 livestream shows every week.)
Thank you for your support in the magic and the music.
Every week is an adventure!
Wednesday October 15th, The Repressions are playing LIC Bar with Somer Suarez and Felipe Luna. LIC Bar a staple for indie music in NYC. No Cover – 21+. Show begins at 8pm, The Repressions go on at 10pm. It will be colorful and dreamy and too much fun!
Friday October 17th, The Repressions are so excited to have their music featured in this fantastic and funny show! It’s premiering tomorrow at The Chelsea Film Festival . There is a screening Wednesday night and Friday Morning at the Regal Union Square. We’ll be at the Friday show. Come along if you’re free. Here is the trailer, it is excellent! Listen to that familiar song at the end.
Chelsea Film Festival TICKETS
The Repressions also want to thank the wonderful people at The Long Room NYC, as they played an eleventh hour cover gig there this past Saturday, and it was lovely. You can see a bit in Youtube shorts and reels now, look for a full video soon.
There are still twice weekly live streams to join on Twitch, and the single “DOWN” releases on Friday November 7th (Bandcamp Friday.) You can also pre-order DOWN now on Apple Music and Amazon Music right now.
November and December have even more shows and songs in the works. Hope to see you at LIC Bar tomorrow, and thank you so much for being a part of The Repressions’ musical world.
We are just cozy pumpkins in October. Cozy and busy, and happy to keep making music!
The Repressions return to Espresso 77 on Saturday October 4th with original songs and cover songs for all moods and weather. It’s a cozy-cool place to relax, connect, and enjoy the evening. Show from 8:30-10:30 at Espresso 77 – 35-57 77th St, Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC 11372 -All Ages and No Cover
On Wednesday October 15th, The Repressions are playing LIC Bar, a staple for indie music in NYC. No Cover – 21+. Show begins at 8pm.
Today our orange autumn Repressions are shaing a new video from last week’s show at Cowgirl Seahorse. It’s Followcat, probably our coziest song. Give it a listen and like and subscribe – in a cozy way.
November is going to be full of fall finery as well, including the next single release “Down,” on November 7th. Thank you for listening, and we hope you get a chance to curl up with some cozy cats and a cup of tea soon.
The Repressions are excited to join the Songwriter Showcase at Cowgirl Seahorse, a downtown staple of colorful charm and live music.
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Cowgirl Seahorse
259 Front St, New York, NY 10038
Music begins at 7:30pm – No Cover
Curated by your host and performers: Seth Goldart and Company, and featuring:
The Repressions
It’s a great way to begin the week, drop by after work for music, drinks, food, and welcoming good times.
In other news, The Repressions next single, “Down” releases everywhere November 7th, and there are more upcoming Fall shows:
10/15 LIC BAR
11/13 BROOKLYN ROOTS COLLECTIVE
11/29 ESPRESSO 77
Look for a new YouTube live video this week, new content on socials every day, and live shows on Twitch every week.
Thank you!
The Repressions join Roomful of Sky tonight, Tues 8/19, for “The Songwriter Stream”— the monthly livestream showcasing first-class performers from across the US and around the world,
On the THIRD TUESDAY of every month, a rotating roster of singer-songwriters perform songs in a round-robin format from 7pm to 9pm (ET), curated by your usual host/performers: Phil & Jason!! 🎵🎵
Watch for free on ROOMFUL OF SKY MUSIC on instagram, facebook or youtube to catch each new episode as it debuts… OR view anytime afterward on the @roomfulofsky channel on YouTube (also free.)
“THE SONGWRITER STREAM”
(Third Tuesday of Every Month)
TUES 8/19, 7pm-9pm ET
LIVESTREAM:
– (On @roomfulofsky Facebook, Instagram & YouTube)
FEATURING:
– Carol Lester [ @carollesterproductions ]
– Jim Knable [ @jimknablethesongwriter ]
– The Repressions [ @therepressions ]
– Phil Robinson [ @philrobinsonmusic ]
– Jason Vitelli [ @jasonvitellimusic ]
HOSTS:
– Phil Robinson [ @philrobinsonmusic ]
– Jason Vitelli [ @jasonvitellimusic ]
STREAMING SERVICES BY:
– Music for Multimedia [ @musicformultimedia ]
The Repressions had a magical evening with Roomful of Sky Music at MARY O’s this week. Many thanks to Phil Robinson, Jason Vitelli, Kim Jade, Will O’Halloran, Swagata Biswas, and Louette Louette. Today on YouTube, catch the live performance of Let’s Get Depressed with that wonderful crowd!
The Repressions 