@YACOVELLIband, fronted by rocker @alexyacovelli, is defining the "Nu York" sound, a fusion of Neo-Grunge, Bowery Punk, and Garage Rock.
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Who or what is your musical inspiration?
Our latest single "Doppelganger" was influenced by Chris Cornell, specifically his infamous Soundgarden lyric "looking California / feeling Minesotta." It's a song that deals with alter-ego and the inability to recognize yourself in the mirror. The New York Dolls have also been a great influence, in their brazen, raw vocal delivery. Other inspirations include Zepplin, Jack White, Green Day, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, QOTSA, Tom Morello, Pixies, Toadies. And my own Dad on 12 strin
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
My very first Instagram image EVER @alexyacovelli was a photo of the Global Citizen stage. Playing the festival would be a full circle moment that solidifies the "Nu York" scene I'm trying to unite, a return to the edgy, punkey attitude of NYC's Bowery. My career highlights to date include playing Madison Square Garden with Weezer and ranking for Honorable Mention alongside Meghan Trainor in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition (Pop '08). This would take the cake in my career!
What would you do with $50,000?
If I had $50,000, I would record a full length YACOVELLI album that embodies the "Nu York" experience. Right now, I'm struggling for the funds to record LIVE drums, which would make a huge impact. I would also find a way to use some of that money to create a street festival concert or something that GIVES BACK to the community. A cool thought would be a homeless fundraiser on the Bowery, in the nicer weather, near some of the missions by the Ballroom. Unite some like minded punks for a
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