The band Dead Letters performs their original songs in the latest Sun Session. In collaboration with Electric Buffalo Records, a student-run, not-for-profit record label, each Sun Session aims to spotlight the musical talents of Cornell students.
Dead Letters, composed of Sonia Talarek ’24, Samuel Reveiz ’24, Aidan Freedman ’24, and Brandon Chandler, performed original songs for this Sun Session. Sonia and Sam have a history of playing together in a previous band before Sonia, Sam and Aidan became a trio. While the three of them were practicing in Electric Buffalo Records’ Vinyl Room, they realized they needed a drummer. Coincidentally, Brandon walked in looking to practice drums.
The band's name, Dead Letters, is inspired by the Dead Letter Office from Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street."
Sun Sessions offer an intimate and cozy musical experience, offering a glimpse into the diverse musical landscape on campus.
Produced by Emma May, Marian Caballo
Edited by Emma May
Filmed by Emma May, Brayan Angomas, Margot Baker and Leah Badawi
Sound by Will Swartzentruber
Interview by Lily Josephson
Marian Caballo is a senior editor on the 143rd editorial board and was the multimedia and data science editor on the 142nd and 141st editorial boards. Marian also served as an assistant news editor. She is a member of the Class of 2026 in the College of Arts and Sciences. You can reach her at mcaballo@cornellsun.com.
Leah Badawi '27 is an Opinion Columnist and a Government and English student in the College of Arts & Sciences. She also serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Rainy Day Literary Magazine. Her fortnightly column “Leah Down The Law” reflects on politics, history, and broader culture in an attempt to tell stories that are often left between the lines. She can be reached at lbadawi@cornellsun.com.
