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LOCAL BAND INTERVIEW: Northern Liberties’ CLOAKZ


 Somewhere nestled in between the fuzzy jazzmaster and pop chords of Philly’s CLOAKZ lies the smooth vocals of Zachary Ciancaglini. On the group’s debut record, Semi-Autographic EP, you can hear change, experimentation, and a band willing to take on new challenges in their music. If My Bloody Valentine and Mac Demarco found themselves cruising the beach, CLOAKZ would be the bottomless margarita pitcher at the bar.

CLOAKZ

CLOAKZ

 Ciancaglini, just like many other people (myself included), came to Philadelphia knowing that it is a great place to try new things. With a multitude of musicians, venues, and clubs, this city is becoming home to many transplants in search of a more hospitable creative atmosphere. Originally from South Jersey, Zachary Ciancaglini has lived in Northern Liberties since 2014.

 “People here are into local music and actually support it. They like to get rowdy and have fun and interact with the bands on and off the stage. It’s such a great time to be a part of Philly’s music scene,” Ciancaglini said.

 Ciancaglini and his bandmates are very involved in the local music scene — all of them play in more than one band, including Raccoon Fighter, The Whips, Rhinestones, Phantasm, Passion Crimes, and Sunhat.

 When I asked Ciancaglini about his inspiration for music he said, “We all keep pretty busy musically. Moving from Brooklyn to Philly, changing up jobs and old habits all sparked something. I’ve always had a garage rocky background but CLOAKZ is more personal, lyrically and musically. It’s mostly a me vs me type thing and the music is a blend of older and newer ideas.”

 One their EP, CLOAKZ does a good job of balancing guitar and drums. Ciancaglini’s melodic voice channels the city streets while sitting nicely forefront on the record. Overall, the record feels mysterious, challenging, and experimental. A solid start to the scene’s newcomers. We’re look forward to more work from Zachary Ciancaglini and CLOAKZ.

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