Off The Record—Molasses Disaster

On March 8, 2025, Molasses Disaster performed five songs in the Daily’s newsroom. The band then joined Daily members for a conversation about the origins of their musical journey and the relationship between their music and the people they love. Molasses Disaster features Sarah Stampleman on guitar & banjo, Noah DeYoung on synth & keyboard, Carter Wagner on bass, Noa Cutler on drums, and Ashton Dudley on vocals. Special guests: Theo Tringale on guitar and Adrienne Mermin on guitar & vocals. Video by Julia Carpi, Maya Godard, Emma So, and Jake Ren Audio by Julia Carpi, Aisha Karim, Jordan Rosh, and Josue Perez / The Tufts Daily 00:00 What Are We Gonna Do Now by Indigo De Souza 03:17 Why “Molasses Disaster?” 03:57 Band origin? 04:33 Rush by Troye Sivan 07:47 Fit check?? 09:00 Pool House by The Backseat Lovers 13:17 Sarah’s Mom! 14:13 Your Loves Whore by Wolf Alice 19:01 What is it like to perform for your friends?