Robert Schneider, best known for being the front man of The Apples in stereo and producer of several key Elephant 6 albums, is an exceptionally nice dude. So nice, in fact, that after finding that the last 2/3 of my interview had been devoured by audio goblins, he obliged to take even more time out of his schedule to help me resurrect it. The following is a compilation of those two interviews, where we discussed all things Apples, the current state of Elephant 6, and why math is awesome.
Greg Hunt is a filmmaker, photographer, skateboarder, and an inspiring human being. I haven’t known Greg very long, but since I met him he has always been on the move and never not working. Greg is responsible for the creation of the last Alien Workshop film Mind Field and The DC Video. Greg also takes beautiful photos, that he has a closet full of, documenting years of life and skating. I asked Greg to answer these questions for me and he answered them with film stills from his past and present work.
Red Bucket Films‘ Josh and Benny Safdie have a new movie out that has been generating a lot of buzz. It’s called Daddy Longlegs and will be screening at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA on Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd. The directors themselves will be in attendance. The film’s trailer is below: [...]
Most people know Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson, the less-than-perfect corporate boss on NBC’s The Office. Admittedly, this was the extent of my familiarity with this actress/singer/director until recently. Delving in a little deeper, I realized that Melora is in fact a Renaissance woman, and quite a cool one at that. After Office hours, she’s recorded three albums, starred on Broadway, and is preparing to direct her second film. It was a pleasure getting to speak to such a multitalented and positive-minded woman.
Light Pollution – Oh, Ivory! Midwesterners Light Pollution have recently finished up recording for their full-length debut LP due out this summer. They are now sharing the above track “Oh, Ivory!” as a preview of the good things to come. Apparitions is out June 15th. To find out more about Light Pollution, check their MySpace. [...]
We asked Brian Weitz ["Geologist" from Animal Collective] to help us start off a new series of Guest-Curated Mixtapes. Judging by the result, this looks like it’ll be an awesome new addition to Artist Advocacy.
A conversation with Philip Seymour Hoffman after his show at Big Fung Loft in Boston’s Chinatown on April 16, 2010.
RAINBOW BOMB: A choose your own adventure glamour photo shoot. CREATED BY: Melanie Bernier, Ryan Riehle, and Blair Waters. WHERE: MEME Gallery 55 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA. WHEN: Gallery Reception of photographs: Thursday, May 20th: 4pm to midnight. Closing reception: Friday, May 21: 6pm to 9pm
image & words//lou kishfy A live review of Chuck Pus at Providence’s Mars Gas Chamber on April 16, 2010. Brian Chippendale is the drummer for Lightning Bolt, a popular noise rock band from Providence, RI. His usual solo project is Black Pus, but on April 16, the Mars Gas Chamber in Providence experienced two sets [...]