Next show: New York City, Sat 14 Nov
Bass, drums, and the truth. Brooklyn heavy indie duo Gardenia formed in the backroom of a rundown recording studio, where singer and bassist Ryan Zakin and drummer Josh Setala began turning late night noise into sharp, emotionally direct songs shaped by desire, disillusionment, and the frayed edges of modern connection. Drawing from Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys, their sound centers on distorted low end, hard drums, and unfiltered songwriting. Rooted in New York’s indie underground but quickly outgrowing it, Gardenia has become a fast rising presence in Brooklyn’s alt scene, earning recognition from MTV, BrooklynVegan, Ones To Watch, Under the Radar, EARMILK, New Noise Magazine, and Rebel Noise, alongside a growing audience and a reputation for visceral live shows. Their new self titled album Gardenia, produced by Grammy nominated producer Jack Shirley and released via Mint 400 Records, is out now, bringing together tracks like “Lana Del Rey,” “I Miss You, Alexa,” and “(Stranger)” alongside new material that captures the band’s raw intensity and fully realized sonic identity.
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Gardenia plays heavy indie rock with distorted low-end bass and hard-hitting drums, drawing comparisons to Queens of the Stone Age. Follow Gardenia on Mood.
Gardenia's live shows are known for their raw intensity, fuzzed-out bass, and high-energy performances across Brooklyn's underground alt scene.
Gardenia is a Brooklyn-based indie rock duo composed of Ryan Zakin and Josh Setala.
