Band called Candy Brain seeks to build goth subculture in Ithaca - The Ithaca Voice
The white 1991 Dodge Dynasty is loaded to the ceiling with merchandise and equipment. Anton Silv, founder of New York City gothic/industrial band Candy Brain, climbs into the passenger seat, ready for his four-hour journey to his new home in Ithaca, New York. Silv founded Candy Brain in 2013 along with vocalist Bunny Abbot, and has since built a cult following in New York City and surrounding areas. Though they have seen growth in the city, Silv said he has always wanted to move away from the hustle and bustle of New York, and away from his dangerous apartment in Brownsville where he could barely afford rent. After finding a new bassist who lives in Ithaca, and a big apartment with affordable rent, moving seemed like the next step. “Connecting with your fans is key to fan expansion,” Silv says. Reaching out to the gothic community in Ithaca might prove to be a challenge, Silv said. Finding fans in New York City wasn’t hard because there were always other gothic shows in the area at which he could promote his band, he said. “Goth music isn’t something that’s popular in Ithaca, but I’m sure it would gain popularity if there’s a trailblazer,” Jason Rhodes-Janto, a barback at Ruloff’s and regular at the Chapter House, said. Source: ithacavoice.com
