Wrens - WRENS (Live at Nublu) (2026) [Hi-Res]

A concert featuring members of the New York local hip-hop underground took place at Nublu, highlighted by a performance from the group WRENS. The quartet showcased material from their album Half of What You See, demonstrating a unique hybrid of jazz-rap and noise-punk. Frontman Ryan Easter, a recognized figure in the NYC jazz scene, utilizes an intuitive approach to music-making characterized by complex, "telegrammatic" lyrics. The evening also featured sets by Nappy Nina and E L U C I D, underscoring the strong creative output of the Brooklyn and Queens independent music scenes.

Ryan Easter - trumpet, voice, words
Elias Stemeseder - synths
Lester St. Louis - cello, electronics
Jason Nazary - drums, synths

Tracklist:
1-1 Wrens - INTRO [2:49]
1-2 Wrens - SAYFWYERB [9:08]
1-3 Wrens - INTERLUDE 1 [2:42]
1-4 Wrens - WHAT UP [2:42]
1-5 Wrens - ELBOWS [5:46]
1-6 Wrens - INTERLUDE 2 [3:24]
1-7 Wrens - CP INTRO [5:49]
1-8 Wrens - CHARLIE PARKER [7:39]
1-9 Wrens - CRAYOLA ETC [9:44]
1-10 Wrens - MARVELOUS [6:53]
1-11 Wrens - BYE BUY [5:56]