Kristine Leschper is an interdisciplinary artist working in sound, text, image, and performance. Her work positions itself around the spectacle of the human condition, deeply interested in questions of meaning-making, womanhood, socio-ecological systems, and the wielding of power. Her personal philosophies around music-making approach the sonic landscape as an object with shape, dimension and weight. She has presented over 250 live performances across the US, UK, and Europe. Leschper’s The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door, due March 4 via ANTI/Epitaph, is a paean to the sensory world. It’s the first Leschper has released under her given name, having retired the moniker Mothers after eight years of performing and releasing music under it. Though both projects are guided by Leschper’s idiosyncratic approach to songwriting, they couldn’t sound more different. While Mothers drew inspiration from the stark, skeletal sounds of post-punk and contemporary folk, Leschper’s new work is practically baroque, integrating an array of synthesizers, strings, woodwinds, and over a dozen percussive instruments.Limited tickets will be sold at the door. Nina Ryser is a Philadelphia-based musician and composer. Her self-titled experimental pop project consists of lush synth compositions, vocals and electronics. Nina’s background is in contemporary classical composition, working with a variety of ensembles including the American Symphony Orchestra. Nina has played in many bands, including Palberta – a DIY art-punk/pop trio of 10 years that has released 8 full-length records reviewed by the New York Times, NPR Music, Rollingstone, and Pitchfork; they have toured prolifically, and opened for Bikini Kill and Deerhoof. Nina is currently working on her seventh full-length solo album, as well as a synth-based film score for her friend's feature length sci-fi film, to be released in 2023. Nina Ryser is a Philadelphia-based musician and composer. Her self-titled experimental pop project consists of lush synth compositions, vocals and electronics. Nina’s background is in contemporary classical composition, working with a variety of ensembles including the American Symphony Orchestra. Nina has played in many bands, including Palberta – a DIY art-punk/pop trio of 10 years that has released 8 full-length records reviewed by the New York Times, NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork; they have toured prolifically, and opened for Bikini Kill and Deerhoof. Nina is currently working on her seventh full-length solo album, as well as a synth-based film score for her friend's feature length sci-fi film, to be released in 2023. Safe Space Policy: Public Records aims to provide a safer space for all. We reject all forms of aggressive behavior including, Racism, Misogyny, Transphobia, Homophobia, Genderphobia, Religious Bigotry, and hatred or discrimination of any kind. Consent is paramount, please respect the personal space of our patrons and staff. If you, or someone around you is being harassed. Please notify one of our staff members immediately. Anyone found in violation of our rules and safer space policy will be removed from the venue. To share feedback about an incident regarding harassment that happened in our space, please email hello@publicrecords.nyc. Presented by Public Records. This is a 21+ event