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Raisons D’être | Episode 31

January 28, 2018 By brainfuzzadmin Leave a Comment

Brain Fuzz podcaster Matthew with SQÜRL
Brain Fuzz’s Matthew, Jim Jarmusch, Carter Logan, and The Bride just after a Columbus, OH performance by SQÜRL.

Art travel destinations in Ohio kick off Joe and Matthew’s return to the studio complex. Artist statements are unpacked and repacked. Art world subterfuge is uncovered, and a fledgling segment continues to stretch its wings.

The band SQÜRL is praised, and a Jim Jarmusch impression is attempted. Movie picks are casually offered, while an official audio pick of the day is provided by Joe.

A museum attendant is challenged.

(Un)required Reading and Resources

View a copy of Jane Hammond's artist statement as discussed in the episode here.
View a copy of Jane Hammond’s artist statement as discussed in the episode here.
  • Man Ray
  • Only Lovers Left Alive at IMDb
  • Coffee and Cigarettes at IMDb
  • Down By Law at IMDb
  • John Lurie
  • Carter Logan
  • Anton Newcombe
  • Cindy Sherman
  • Gregory Crewdsen
  • 500Letters.org
  • Steve Albini
  • Jane Hammond
Signed SQÜRL EP
. . . And the signed SQÜRL vinyl.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to HHBTM Records not only for selling great records and helping their artists’ tours happen. HHBTM promotes their artists and enables the promotion of their artists.

Thanks to Jane Hammond for letting us share her artist statement here.

Also, thank you SQÜRL and the people of Ohio. For just being real.

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: Artist Life, Artspeak, Brain Fuzz Audio Picks, Museums, Music, Travel

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