The Wrecks Light Up Brooklyn, New York
From left to right: Billy Nally, Nick Anderson, Nick Schmidt, Aaron Kelley
Alt-rock band The Wrecks brought the heat to Brooklyn Steel on May 14th for the New York stop of their INSIDE : OUTSIDE North American tour and Leche Magazine was front row to see how it unfolded. Touring in support of their latest project, INSIDE:, the four musicians delivered a performance that was impossible to forget.
The crowd, spanning ages 20 to 50, packed the venue wall-to-wall, buzzing in anticipation. From the moment The Wrecks took the stage, that anticipation exploded into energy. Frontman Nick Anderson wasted no time diving headfirst into the performance, his voice gritty and bold, never once backing down throughout the night. His ability to push through high-intensity choruses while still thanking fans for showing up made it clear that this is an artist who doesn't take a single moment for granted.
Nick "Schmizz" Schmidt brought unmatched electricity on guitar. With constant motion, jumping, and strutting across the stage, his presence demanded attention. It amped up the room with every riff. Aaron Kelley, low-key in demeanor but impactful on bass, let his instrument do the talking, creating the deep notes that kept heads nodding all night. Billy Nally, meanwhile, was impossible to miss behind the kit, a blur of passion and power. Every slam of the drum felt like a statement.
The Wrecks didn't just perform songs. They performed a conversation. Whether it was making jokes between tracks or exchanging smirks mid-song, the chemistry between the bandmates was infectious. The energy they projected was mirrored back by a crowd that was ready to scream every word, jump with every beat, and laugh with every joke.
With a setlist that mixed rock, punk, and melodic textures, the band showcased their full range in songs like "Favorite Liar," "Feels So Nice," "Normal," and "Where Are You Now?" Each member's presence was essential, and together, they created something larger than themselves.
As the final chords bounced off the walls and the lights came up, one thing was certain: The Wrecks aren't just fun to watch. They make the entire crowd feel what they're performing.
