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
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.
It has been a very busy October! Lots of live shows in NYC, Barbara’s piano mid-term at Juilliard Extension, an upcoming Halloween show on Twitch, and of course, attending the Chelsea Film Festival as our song “We Are The Strange Ones” is featured in Friends Not Food. We’re trying to post at least one video from every live show this year on YouTube, and you can find the shorts and reels on Tiktok, Instagram and more for the short versions. This week it’s “Ophelia’s Song” live at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. We had an amzing time playing there. Video and link below. Such a fantastic month!
Photos by Alexandra Stafford
November will be exciting, playing love songs at a wedding on November 1, and then celebrating the long awaited single release of DOWN, available for pre-order now, and everywhere for streaming and downloading on November 7, 2025.
Thank you for watching, look for updates to
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!
New YouTube video today! It’s “We Are The Strange Ones,” live, from their August Midtown Music concert at Moynihan Station (across from Madison Square Garden). It was a wonderful day with The Bumper Crop Boys and an incredible crowd. Thank you to the 34th St. Partnership, Astoria Music Collective for the opportunity to play at one of our favorite NYC buildings. Special thanks to Music Blogger and Videographer Citizenhullabaloo for the video! We love our city.
You can find the official track for this song on Spotify and all other music platforms, just click the links above.
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 