At this point in time we rarely get excited when we stumble upon a new band that borrows sonic elements from the alternative rock of ’90s – Brooklyn is brimming with them! But… influences are never more relevant than actual talent, and trio Bethlehem Steel isn’t lacking in that department. The brainchild of songwriter Rebecca Ryskalczyk, the project has been around since 2013, slowly transitioning from folky beginnings to the full, grungy sound of latest EP ‘Docking,’ which pretty much represents Ryskalczyk’s debut as a pop-rock singer/guitarist. Her airy, unpredictable melodies represent a clear shift from her previous, more traditional style, and find a peak in single ’87s,’ with its loud/quiet/loud production, evolving melodies and tortured lyrics – check it out below. The band will be playing at Palisades on May 2nd and at Shea Stadium on May 11th.
