Baby’s All Right Brooklyn, NY
Contact: tvodmusic@gmail.com
Web: tvodmusic.com
Players: Tyler Wright, vocals; Jenna Mark, synth, vocals; Denim Casmir, guitar; Serge Zbritzher, guitar; Elizabeth Wakefield, bass; Michael Karson, drums
On a warm August night, TVOD (AKA Television Overdose) hosted a release party for their new album, Party Time, in their hometown of Brooklyn. They packed Baby’s All Right from wall to wall with fans, supported by fellow Brooklynites Balaclava and Atlanta’s CDSM as show openers. Happily on their home turf, TVOD went all out to entertain the crowd.
With six members, TVOD boasts an imposing stage presence. Main vocalist Tyler Wright fluidly alternated between impassioned, gritty shouts and melodic, lyrical lines depending on the track. Although it never overpowers the instrumentals, his voice sat out in front, assertive and commanding. Jenna Mark, primarily on synthesizer, took the mic for one track, bringing a Y2K punk twist that the audience adored. While on synth, Mark shifted between moody, thrumming backdrops or bubbly dance beats. Wakefield’s bass droned on behind, deepening the tracks’ color, while technically complex guitar riffs from Casmir and Zbritzher frequently sliced through the wall of sound. Together, they all played off the rhythm set by Karson on the drums. Drawing influence from post-punk, metal, and pop punk, TVOD’s repertoire allowed for an energetic and eclectic set.
At all times, the band was in full control of the show. Wright walked every inch of the stage, and they played with volume, lighting, and even laid down at one point. TVOD was dedicated to putting on a full show, never letting the energy dip. It was clear from start to finish that they were only interested in putting on a great show and having fun.
TOVD’s connection with the crowd was palpable. Both the band and the crowd were part of the performance, feeding off each other’s enthusiasm. Before certain tracks, TVOD shouted out lyrics, giving the room opportunities to participate in a call and response. Several attendees crowd surfed, eventually joined by Wright. Wright immersed himself in the audience a few times, even starting a song from the floor. Towards the end of the show, they invited attendees on stage for the song “Party Time,” fully leveling the room’s dynamics.
After the show, TVOD took the show overseas, but will be returning to the U.S. for the last leg, finishing the tour at Evolution Festival in Missouri. Other festival performances this year included Rock en Seine, Pelpass Festival, and Brighton Psych Fest. Hopefully they will continue to tour throughout 2026, so be sure to keep an eye out.
