THE RIDER: AVATAREDEN's Top 10
The band on green juice, green (weed) and the superpowers that come from flying the Trans flag <3
HAPPY FRIDAY! Or, as our pothead pals might think of it: 4/20 eve-eve—
And in honor of the forthcoming high holiday, we’re happy to present local stoners and sobers alike with a very sick set of plans!
This Sunday 🌿 4/20 🌿 you’re invited to GET LIT as LA’s THE WHORROR SHOW — a band of drag artists performing your favorite punk and emo songs (really, what more do you need?!) — cross to our coast to make their New York debut alongside AVATAREDEN + Ok, Cuddle + Cat Crash at Alphaville!
Along with a all-rad, all-Trans lineup, the evening will also feature bonus fun in the form of DJs, vendors, a tattoo artist and harm-reduction supplies <3
Now, ahead of the show, we’re stoked to spotlight longtime NYC faves AVATAREDEN, whose super-sick sound is a unique brand of indie rock blended with sweet psych textures and driven by Latin percussion.
Plz acquaint yourself with the tunes…
Then READ ON for a Top 10 from the band featuring foam rolling, a literal pre-game and a very seasonally appropriate herb—
Take care of yourself and take care of your community. Have a really great weekend! <3
AVATAREDEN’S TOP 10
1. Green juice/ginger shot
This has become a STAPLE for Bree and Eden especially day of show. For Eden, it’s the equivalent of a nice beer.
2. Bacon egg and cheese
Perfect for a meal or a quick snack, NYC Classic. Boosts HP back to 100 plus a quick Hangry Deflector.
3. Trans flag
My favorite country <3 need to rep at all times. Gives us all extra super powers.
4. Deep breathings
No matter the size of the show, the line up, or how many people are in a room…we will get nervous. Deep breathings help us regulate the nervous system a little and get us all on the same wavelength so we perform a little tighter.
5. Chips/guac
What is there more to say? You know this is THE best item on the list.
6. Back foam roller
We will not leave home without this. This grants us backflips and hops that won’t throw Eden’s back out.
7. Strap locks
This is an essential for Eden. Eden’s dropped their guitar far too many times playing live to have it any other way.
8. Spot It
This…let me introduce you guys to the greatest game ever. Spot It is a fast-paced matching game with over 4 different ways to play. There’s many more the bigger your imagination is. This game is perfect to get the heart rate up, build up excitement, and if you’re about it. Build up a strong spirit for competition. A pre-show ritual if you will.
9. Weed
We’re chill folk okay, the weed really helps. They used to call em Jazz Cigarettes for a reason. The band has HUGE potheads (except for leo, who mostly does edibles and will hit a vape) and we are very excited to be celebrating this 420 with fellow potheads in The Whorror Show.
10. Wireless guitar adaptor
To live is to be untethered. I will never go back (unless I’m out of battery).
Top 10 written + provided by AVATAREDEN .Follow the band at @avatareden, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists!
Feature image provided by the band.