Two Virgins: Recent Episodes
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Two high school friends who now go to different colleges catch up once a week to interview a creator (writer/director/actor/musician/producer) they admire while drinking virgin drinks!
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Mesonjixx over a cortado. Mesonjixx is an artist, composer, writer, performer, collaborator, and organizer based in the Great Plains. Mesonjixx has performed as a soloist, trio, quartet, and full band — both while living in Chicago and Nebraska. Mesonjixx talks to Teresa and Sam about performing live, how her compositional style has evolved, as well as using music to get to a place of healing.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Ivy Sole over a glass of strawberry banana smoothie. Ivy Sole is a Charlotte-born, Philadelphia-raised rapper and producer who released their most recent album Candid in February 22, following their 2020 predecessor SOUTHPAW. Ivy Sole talks to Teresa and Sam about the meaning behind their album title, the importance of community, and their favorite song to produce.
On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Cities Aviv (Gavin Mays) over a can of Milkis. Cities Aviv is a rapper and record producer from Memphis known for his wide-ranging production and rapping style, which is influenced by genres cutting across hip-hop, soul, and rock. In February 2022, Cities Aviv released his newest album MAN PLAYS THE HORN. Cities Aviv talks to Teresa and Sam about choosing vocal samples, playing the album loud, and reflecting on his discography.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jlin over an Arizona tea. Jlin is a Gary, Indiana-based producer, who constantly reshapes the genre of footwork with every subsequent project. In December 2021, she released her newest EP, Embryo, to critical acclaim. Jlin talks to Sam and Teresa about her journey through footwork and her approach to production.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jana Rush over a cup of ginger and lemon tea. Jana Rush is a Chicago-based footwork producer, who started DJing when they were just ten years old. In August 2021, they released Painful Enlightenment, their second album. Jana talks to Sam and Teresa about their approach to sampling, exploring emotional themes, and how footwork has evolved in Chicago.
On this week's episode, Sam, Teresa, and Malachi interview seFu over a bottle of Sprite. seFu is a rapper from Houston. His most recent album, The Sword Drew Blood, was released on December 31st. seFu talks to Teresa and Sam about his influences, sports, and his relationship with production.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview semiratruth over a glass of grape juice. semiratruth is a rapper from Chicago known for her underground-style instrumentals and lyrical bars. She has been releasing EPs and singles since 2017. In September, semiratruth dropped I GOT BANDZ FOR THE MOONLANDIN' on Bandcamp. semiratruth talks to Teresa and Sam about space and astrology, growing up with YOUMedia, and performing live.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk to Malachi about their favorite songs of the year over a lavender espresso.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk to femdot. over a glass of apple cider. femdot. is a Nigerian-American rapper from Chicago, whose 2018 debut album Delacreme 2 was released to wide critical acclaim. On November 9, femdot. dropped Not for Sale — a project that tackles much grittier sounds, as well as themes of money, religion, and romance. femdot.talks to Teresa and Sam about the importance of family, experimenting with new sounds, and the Chicago Bulls.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Patrick Shiroishi over a glass of pickle juice. Patrick Shiroishi is a Los Angeles-based Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist & composer known for blending free jazz, abstract sounds, and layering saxophone and woodwinds. His newest album, Hidemi, acts as a tribute to his grandfather, a survivor of the Japanese-American internment camps. Shiroishi talks to Teresa and Sam about his introduction to the saxophone, the importance of his album art, as well as Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview John Morrison over a cup of orange tea. John Morrison is a talented artist and writer who prominently puts on for the city of Philadelphia. You may have read his work in publications like NPR Music or Bandcamp Daily, and you may have heard him on the air at NPR's World Cafe. He also co-hosts the podcast "Serious Rap Shit," where he shares his perspective on the latest happenings in both hip-hop and life. Sam and Teresa dig into what made him want to write about music and some of his favorite projects of the year.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Xenia Rubinos over a cup of caramel apple cider. Xenia is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter whose sound draws influences ranging from Caribbean rhythms to minimalism and indie rock. In 2016, she released her album Black Terry Cat to critical acclaim and was named the 11th best album of 2016 by NPR. On October 15, Xenia released her third project Una Rosa. Xenia talks to Teresa and Sam about listening to old music tapes, playing around with electronic sounds, as well as dressing up as grapes for Halloween.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview RP Boo over a glass of cherry soda. RP Boo (Kavain W Space) is a Chicago-based musician who is cited as one of the originators of Footwork — the fast, rhythmically syncopated music & dance style often referred to as the offshoot of Chicago house. In September, RP Boo released Established!, his fourth full-length for Planet Mu. RP Boo talks to Teresa and Sam about performing at Pitchfork, continuously innovating with his music, and the origins of Footwork.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview black over a jack-o-lantern float. black is a rapper from New York City who began recording over the pandemic lockdown period. His music bridges a braggadocio tone with hilarious lyrics. His newest album JAZZ FOR JESUShas been a breakout for him — showcasing his unique style over a variety of beats. Sam and Teresa talk to black about his journey to creating music and his goals for his newest project.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Shigeru Ishihara (aka DJ Scotch Egg) over a cup of babyccino. Ishihara is a Berlin-based Japanese producer known for melting breakcore, gabber, and chiptune sounds. His newest project, TEWARI, is released under new project Scotch Rolex, and draws heavily from Ugandan influences. Ishihara talks to Teresa and Sam about how traveling influences his music, experimenting with different collaborators, and spending time in the Nyege Nyege Villa for a residency in Uganda.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Angry Blackmen over a cup of honey coffee. Quentin Branch and Brian Warren are the Chicago-based rappers behind Angry Blackmen (ABM). In 2019, the experimental hip hop duo released their debut EP TALKSHIT! to critical acclaim. Most recently, ABM released REALITY!under label Deathbomb Arc. ABM talks to Teresa and Sam about their Chicago influences, how the two creatives met, as well as weaving social commentary into their lyrics.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Angry Blackmen over a cup of honey coffee. Quentin Branch and Brian Warren are the Chicago-based rappers behind Angry Blackmen (ABM). In 2019, the experimental hip hop duo released their debut EP TALKSHIT! to critical acclaim. Most recently, ABM released REALITY! under label Deathbomb Arc. ABM talks to Teresa and Sam about their Chicago influences, how the two creatives met, as well as weaving social commentary into their lyrics.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Elizabeth Lo over a glass of cereal milk. Elizabeth Lo is an award-winning nonfiction filmmaker whose work has been showcased internationally, including at Sundance, MoMA Museum of Modern Art, and SXSW. Her debut feature, Stray, was released in 2021. It won the Top Jury Prize at Hot Docs and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and Critics Choice Award. Lo talks to Sam and Teresa about her fascination with documentaries, following dogs in Turkey, as well as the process of editing, directing, writing, and producing her own film.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Elizabeth Lo over a glass of cereal milk. Elizabeth Lo is an award-winning nonfiction filmmaker whose work has been showcased internationally, including at Sundance, MoMA Museum of Modern Art, and SXSW. Her debut feature, Stray, was released in 2021. It won the Top Jury Prize at Hot Docs and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and Critics Choice Award. Lo talks to Sam and Teresa about her fascination with documentaries, following dogs in Turkey, as well as the process of editing, directing, writing, and producing her own film.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Matteus Huvaere (a.k.a. LilEmoBoy) over a glass of strawberry milk. Matteus is an interdisciplinary audio and visual artist from Detroit, Michigan. Matteus talks to Teresa and Sam about studying art formally, draining Lake Superior, and New York City's trash.
On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Jeffrey Gibson over a cup of Clementine IZZE. Jeffrey Gibson is an American painter and sculptor of Choctaw-Cherokee heritage. He is known for his works which often combine elements of traditional Native American art with contemporary aesthetic and material references. Gibson is also recipient of a 2019 MacArthur Foundation Genius grant. Gibson talks to Teresa and Sam about his meditations on art and life, the nature of scale in his work, as well as creating installations en masse.
On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Pink Navel over a Strawberry Kiwi Capri Sun. Pink Navel is a rapper and instrumentalist hailing from Boston. Navel recently released their album Epic, which is full of off-the-walls rap and fascinating instrumentals. They are also part of the Maine-based crew Ruby Yacht, which includes members R.A.P. Ferriera, Kenny Segal, Hemlock Ernst, and SB The Moor among others. Teresa and Sam talk to Pink Navel about how they first began creating music and the sources behind the samples on Epic.
On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Samuel Kishi Leopo over a cup of peppermint tea. Samuel Kishi is a Mexican writer and director. In 2019, he premiered Los Lobos at the Berlinale on Category Generation Kplus 2020, where he won Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury Award and Peace Film Award. His film, Mari Pepe, also won the Mexican Academy Award for Best Short Film. Teresa and Sam talk to Samuel about how he got interested in film, the autobiographical roots of Los Lobos, as well as the art of acting.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Seth Parker Woods over a glass of Tomato-Lime Sipper. Woods is both a solo cellist and has performed with groups such as the Ictus Ensemble, Ensemble L’Arsenale, and zone Experimental. He is also part of modern music collective Wild Up, which recently released Julius Eastman Vol. 1: Femenine, the opening entry in the group's multi-volume anthology celebrating Eastman. In the 2021-22 season, Woods also joined the faculty at the University at Buffalo as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar and Visiting Professor. Woods talks to Teresa and Sam about his introduction to the cello, straddling different genres, as well as his relationship with Julius Eastman.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Seth Parker Woods over a glass of Tomato-Lime Sipper. Woods is both a solo cellist and has performed with groups such as the Ictus Ensemble, Ensemble L’Arsenale, and zone Experimental. He is also part of modern music collective Wild Up, which recently released Julius Eastman Vol. 1: Femenine, the opening entry in the group's multi-volume anthology celebrating Eastman. In the 2021-22 season, Woods also joined the faculty at the University at Buffalo as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar and Visiting Professor. Woods talks to Teresa and Sam about his introduction to the cello, straddling different genres, as well as his relationship with Julius Eastman.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Suzi Analogue over an Oreo Milkshake. Suzi Analogue is an incredible musical artist based out of Miami. In recent years she has become best known for her production work, but she recently released a few singles, which see her moving in a more vocal direction. She also runs the label Never Normal Records, which has released projects from previous Two Virgins guests like JWords. Suzi talks to Teresa and Sam about her musical foundations in Philly, the experience of running a label, and the new direction she is taking with her music.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Cautious Clay over a glass of Snapple Peach Tea. Cautious Clay (Joshua Karpeh) is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and record producer who draws from R&B and indie rock styles. Cautious Clay recently released his first full-length album, Deadpan Love. Cautious Clay talks to Teresa and Sam about his journey towards becoming a full-time musician, putting together Deadpan Love, as well as his recent inspirations.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu over a glass of passionfruit juice. Jamie Stewart is a musician, who is most well-known as the frontman for the band Xiu Xiu with Angela Seo. Xiu Xiu recently released a new album of duets called OH NO. Stewart talks to Teresa and Sam about working with different collaborators, making artistic decisions as a duo, and his new favorite snacks!
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Ace Evans over a cup of blue raspberry slushie. Ace is an artist and recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His paintings combine color and texture to describe memories, experiences, and emotions, culminating in the convergence of calm and chaos. Ace talks to Teresa and Sam about the importance of pivoting, his inspirations, as well as the importance of texture and scale.
On this week’s episode, Sam and Teresa interview Sylvie Weber over a cup of espresso. Sylvie Weber is a German-Dominican film director who has created fashion shorts like The Art of Value, short films like The Prophetess, and has worked with brands such as Depop and Nike. Weber talks to Teresa and Sam about breaking into the film space, curating her color palette, as well as her drive for telling stories from a young age.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview George Riley over a cup of earl grey tea. George Riley is a 22-year-old West London-based singer and producer who blends soul, jazz, and electronic sounds. On June 24, Riley released her debut albuminterest rates, a tape. Riley talks to Teresa and Sam about deciding on an album name, the intersection between visuals and her music, as well as layering her vocals.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Homer Shew over a cup of lavender tea. Born in Chicago, Homer Shew is a New York-based artist who, since 2015, has been painting portraits of Asian Americans that deal with the re-aestheticisation and de-caricaturisation of Asian faces. He graduated from the Bard College in 2012, and has exhibited paintings at the CP Project Space at SVA (New York, NY), The Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago, IL), The Silent Barn (Brooklyn, NY), and Bard College (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY). A series of Shew's large-scale commissioned paintings will be on view from July 15th in the exhibition Responses: Asian American Voices Resisting the Tide of Racism at the Museum of Chinese in America (New York, NY). Shew will also be premiering his exhibition Backgrounds at the Edouard Malingue Gallery in Hong Kong from July 17th until August 28th. Shew talks to Teresa and Sam about being an artist in New York, his choice of subjects, as well as what a time beyond intensified racial conflict means.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview IAMGAWD over a glass of banana nut milkshake. IAMGAWD is an emcee from Chicago, who recently joined forces with producer Custom Made for an album titled The Eternal Reflection. The 12-track album was released on April 2, 2021, and features artists such as Brittney Carter, Oliv Blu, Philmore Greene and Mr. Akryte to name a few. IAMGAWD talks to Sam and Teresa about dedicating his album to Chicago, the story behind the album and its artwork, as well as the way he has matured as an artist.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Ram Tamez over a glass of Arnold Palmer. Ram Tamez is a Mexican 2d animation filmmaker based in Paris, and is also a Master of Arts in Character Animation and Filmmaking graduate from GOBELINS, L'école de L'image. Recently, he co-directed a short film called LA BESTIA, along with Alfredo Gerard Kuttikatt and Marlijn van Nuenen, which tells the story of a young Mexican smuggler and a little girl traveling illegally on top of a cargo train. The short film won the Best Student Film at the Annie Awardsceremony in 2021. Ram talks to Teresa and Sam about his journey from drawing/painting to animation, the process of making LA BESTIA, and believing in yourself as an artist.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Black Rave Culture, a D.C-based group composed of Amal, James Bangura, & DJ Nativesun. Black Rave Culture recently released their new album, Black Rave Cultureon May 12th under the label HAUS of ALTR. Black Rave Culture talk to Teresa and Sam about spreading the message of Black Rave, collaborating across different beats and sounds, as well as the power of educating others on Black history through creating and passing down music.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Rouge over a mango lassi. Rouge is an MC/artist from Staten Island who just released his album War!on March 26. Rouge talks to Teresa and Sam about the process of putting out an album, his inspirations, and advice for students + collaborators.
On this episode, Sam and Teresa interview Marlen Stahlhuth over a glass of coconut milk. Marlen is a Berlin-based freelance photographer and co-founder of MADWOMEN. Marlen's work has been featured in Nylon Mag, BLONDE Mag, INDIE Mag, VICE, adidas and more. Marlen talks to Teresa and Sam about her photographic eye, collaborating with different brands, and her favorite projects.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Leanna Keith over a glass of cranberry juice. Leanna Keith is a freelance flutist, artist, improviser, and composer in the Seattle area, whose performance artworks focus on cultural connections and breaking audience and performer boundaries. Leanna was also a Teaching Artist with the Seattle Symphony from 2017-2018, and served as webmaster for the Seattle Flute Society from 2016-2018. Her most recent album, TAROT, was released on April 1 on Bandcamp. Leanna talks to Teresa and Sam about experimenting with the flute, pushing performance boundaries, and drawing tarot cards for her new album.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview A.G. over a glass of orange soda. A.G. is a London-based DJ, radio host, and producer. Not only is she a familiar face at local night clubs in London, but her voice is also recognizable as the host of the popular MnM Show on NTS and Rinse FM, The Grime Show on Rinse, and as co-host with BBC AZN Network's Manara on their show Beauty Blender. Her most recent project, 333, was released in February of this year. A.G. talks to Teresa and Sam about blending genres, DJing in quarantine, as well as her love for Pokémon.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Rhys Langston over a cup of grapefruit juice. Rhys Langston is a music producer, writer, and a visual and performing artist based in Los Angeles. His work explores the performances of race and identity, as well as the space between emotion intimacy and abstraction. His debut album, Language Arts Unit, was released on February 26, 2020, and was entirely mixed and almost entirely produced by him. Rhys talks to Teresa and Sam about pushing instrumental boundaries, lyrical contradictions, and what he's most proud of.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jerrod White over a cup of Mexico City Mocha. Jerrod White is a multi-media artist based in Brooklyn, New York, who makes deeply emotional drawings and portraits. He is also a photographer and works with various artists on album art. White talks to Teresa and Sam about dabbling in different mediums, balancing work and his art, as well as his artistic process.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Amani Fela over a Shirley Temple. Amani is a Brooklyn rapper, who previously appeared on the podcast with King Vision Ultra to discuss An Unknown Infinite. Now, Amani is back to talk about his most recent project, A CONSTANT CONDENSATION, which was released on March 15. Amani talks to Teresa and Sam about working solo, the inspiration behind his cover art, as well as finding balance.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Sydney Holmes over a cup of watermelon juice. Originally from Atlanta, Ga, photographer Sydney Holmes aims to tell visual stories through her work that feel emotive and dignified, whether she uses her camera and creative eye to foreground stories that already exist, or to create space for ones that yet don't. She is a soon to be graduate of Yale University with a major in Art/Photography. Sydney is incredibly adept at carefully executing any artistic vision, whether as creative director, or as a collaborator, and has a wide variety of experience photographing for large institutions like Yale and the International African American Museum, celebrities such as Jidena and Playboi Carti, and a host of smaller organizations. Sydney talks to Teresa and Sam about stories she hopes to tell through photography, photography as an academic discipline, and her inspirations.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Psalm One over a glass of pink lemonade. Psalm One is an artist from Chicago who has been named one of the nation's Best Artists by The Chicago Tribune, and made her television debut on MTV's series, Made. She made her debut album, Bio: Chemistry while studying chemistry at the University of Illinois. She is also part of groups Nacrobats, Rapperchicks and Big Silk. In 2019 she released her album, Fight of the Wig, and recently debuted her single, "Anxious, Nervous, and Imperfect." Psalm One talks to Teresa and Sam about focusing on community, her album covers, as well as the lyrics behind her newest single.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview artist Lucy LiYou over a glass of coconut water. Lucy LiYou is a Korean-American musician whose music draws on elements such piano, text-to-speech vocalization, and pansori. Their most recent album, Practice, was released on February 1, 2021 and was recorded, produced, and composed by Lucy in Washington. Lucy talks to Teresa and Sam about the process of making Practice chronologically, their classical piano background, and their love for Mariah Carey.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam talk to Lundon Avery over a glass of Horchata. Lundon Avery is an artist from Peoria, Illinois who has now relocated to New York City after signing a distribution deal with UnitedMasters. Lundon released his first song of the partnership entitled “Intro” on November 20, 2020 as the lead single to his upcoming self-titled album Lundon Avery. He has been featured on the Fresh Finds Editorial playlist, ESPN X-Games social sync, and during the Lakers vs. Pelicans game. Lundon talks to Teresa and Sam about shifting from being a producer to his own artist, being a multi-instrumentalist, and his inspirations for his upcoming album.
In this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Big Up Menace X over a cup of hot green tea. Big Up Menace X is an experimental film maker, composer, producer, pianist, vocalist, and skateboarder from Detroit, Michigan. According to the artist, his sounds capture the image of a majestic deteriorating purgatory non-chalantly while incorporating rare sample sources to create an auditory and visual world. Big Up Menace X talks to Teresa and Sam about his newest release, Artificial Emotions and Coping with Cybernetic Love TELEPATHIC GOTHIKA ISSUE #4, navigating through different genres, and finding sonic and spiritual balance between light and darkness.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Swamp Dogg over a glass of strawberry milkshake. Jerry Williams, a.k.a. Swamp Dogg, is a legendary soul and R&B musician, songwriter and record producer. His most recent release, Sorry You Couldn’t Make it Demos, dropped on February 2nd on Bandcamp, and features a collection of six Swamp Dogg demo tracks, recorded between the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Each of the songs was considered for inclusion on Swamp Dogg’s critically acclaimed 2020 album, Sorry You Couldn’t Make It. Swamp Dogg talks to Sam and Teresa about maintaining a career that spans decades, constantly reinventing himself, and his most recent collaborations.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Lundon Avery, Zach Bernagene (Gosha Guppy), Samori Coates, and Isaiah Shimkin of New York Lab over a cup of Hawaiian Punch. Founded in 2018 by Samori Coates, Zuri Campbell, Muhummad Elbadri, Isaiah Shimkin, Nate Antoine, Gosha Guppy, and Kenza Ikli, New York Lab is a label that aims to create a space for Black people to creatively express themselves in a way they want. They recently signed a collaboration with United Masters, and currently have four artists under their belt: Mavi, Gosha Guppy, OPB, and Lundon Avery. The team at New York Lab talk to Teresa and Sam about building a label with some of your closest friends, launching music during quarantine, and the gatekeepers of the music industry.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Lundon Avery, Zach Bernagene (Gosha Guppy), Samori Coates, and Isaiah Shimkin of New York Lab over a cup of Hawaiian Punch. Founded in 2018 by Samori Coates, Zuri Campbell, Muhummad Elbadri, Isaiah Shimkin, Nate Antoine, Gosha Guppy, and Kenza Ikli, New York Lab is a label that aims to create a space for Black people to creatively express themselves in a way they want. They recently signed a collaboration with United Masters, and currently have four artists under their belt: Mavi, Gosha Guppy, OPB, and Lundon Avery. The team at New York Lab talk to Teresa and Sam about building a label with some of your closest friends, launching music during quarantine, and the gatekeepers of the music industry.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview rapper YUNGMORPHEUS over a glass of Dr. Pepper. Colby Campbell, otherwise known as YUNGMORPHEUS, is an LA-based rapper who continuously pushes the boundaries of originality and lyricism. States of Precarity, released on January 8, 2021, is YUNGMORPHEUS' newest album. YUNGMORPHEUS talks to Teresa and Sam about his college experiences, working solo on projects, and the importance of family.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview musician whoswyLee over a glass of pomegranate San Pellegrino. whoswyLee (also known as “feat wyLee”) is a Zimbabwean-South African multi-disciplinary artist based in Johannesburg. Their artistic sense of self is ever evolving and at this time what motivates their work is to sonically capture the present. “My mind is always in past or in the future,” says wyLee, “but I want to get better at being here and using my music or art to reflect right now.” According to them, life right now sounds like “measured chaos” as they continue to embark on the journey of learning to heal themselves. “That includes pain,” wyLee says, “a deep uncovering. But it also includes embracing play and experimentation. It includes learning to appreciate all of me and attempting to arrive in full to the art I’m making.” They claim this accounts for why engaging with their work means witnessing them encounter themselves through a variety of genres and creative mediums. Since the start of their career, the self-proclaimed “wordy ass nigga” has opened for AlunaGeorge, D.R.A.M., Mykki Blanco, Bbymutha & Dounia and have appeared on the Huffington Post show “BARS”.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview rapper Killah Priest over a cup of ginger turmeric tea. Walter Reed, better known as Killah Priest is an American rapper and affiliate of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Priest also formed the group Sunz Of Man with rappers Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin, and Prodigal Sunn. Killah Priest's first solo album was Heavy Mental, and his most recent release is The Third Eye in Technicolor. Priest talks to Teresa and Sam about the process of creating The Third Eye in Technicolor, his creative flow in quarantine, and the weed industry.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview rapper Killah Priest over a cup of ginger turmeric tea. Walter Reed, better known as Killah Priest is an American rapper and affiliate of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Priest also formed the group Sunz Of Man with rappers Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin, and Prodigal Sunn. Killah Priest's first solo album was Heavy Mental, and his most recent release is The Third Eye in Technicolor. Priest talks to Teresa and Sam about the process of creating The Third Eye in Technicolor, his creative flow in quarantine, and the weed industry.
An old fashioned episode of Two Virgins for ya! On this week’s episode, Teresa and Sam talk about their top three songs of 2020 over a cup of eggnog with Teresa’s friend, Sudeep. Sam and Sudeep also try to guess which artists each put on their lists, and it goes horribly wrong. Artists featured include Anjimile, Billie Eilish, Moses Sumney, Junglepussy, and more!
On this episode, Sam and Teresa interview director Takeshi Fukunaga over a glass of glow water. Takeshi Fukunaga is the director of Out of My Hand and most recently, Ainu Mosir, which is distributed by ARRAY and available on Netflix to stream. Ainu Mosir tells the story of a 14-year old boy named Kanto who lives in the indigenous community of Ainu people in Northern Japan. Throughout the film, Kanto attempts to navigate the recent death of his father and his identity in the Ainu community. Ainu Mosir was also recognized with a special jury mention at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. Takeshi talks to Teresa and Sam about casting non-actors in Ainu Mosir, telling a story of the Ainu people, and receiving the film through a global audience.
On this week’s episode, Teresa and Sam interview director Merawi Gerima over a cup of autumn punch. Merawi Gerima is a Black independent filmmaker from D.C., who just released his first feature, Residue. Residue tells the story of a film student named Jay, who returns from USC to his home on Q Street, in Washington D.C. Jay comes back in hopes of making a film about Q Street and the people he grew up in, only to find a gentrified neighborhood and family and friends who have also changed over the last few years. Residue is distributed by ARRAY and can be found on Netflix. Merawi talks to Teresa and Sam about how the limitations he faced in making Residue turned into creative strengths, being rooted in Washington D.C., and the way Residue was a story he felt he needed to tell not only for others, but also for himself.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview indie artist Oceanator over a cup of Honey Green Honest Tea. Elise Okusami is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist who performs solo under the moniker Oceanator. Okusami recently released her debut album, Things I Never Said. Things I Never Said is ultimately a record about finding comfort in the face of destruction, whether it be through appreciating the little things or forming a bond with someone you can mutually confide in about mental afflictions. Okusami talks to Teresa and Sam about the apocalyptic feel of Things I Never Said, the album's colorful color, and her favorite running playlist.
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On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview indie artist Oceanator over a cup of Honey Green Honest Tea. Elise Okusami is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist who performs solo under the moniker Oceanator. Okusami recently released her debut album, Things I Never Said. Things I Never Said is ultimately a record about finding comfort in the face of destruction, whether it be through appreciating the little things or forming a bond with someone you can mutually confide in about mental afflictions. Okusami talks to Teresa and Sam about the apocalyptic feel of Things I Never Said, the album's colorful color, and her favorite running playlist.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview musician Ravish Momin over a glass of Treo Water. Ravish Momin is an Indian-born drummer, composer and educator. Ravish Momin makes up half of Turning Jewels Into Water, which is the duo of Haitian-born drummer, DJ, educator and electronic music artist Val Jeanty and Ravish Momin. Ravish talks to Teresa and Sam about defying musical genres, what it means to talk about music intentionally, and performing live as a duo.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview indie artist Anjimile over a glass of pineapple juice. Anjimile is a trans and nonbinary indie folk artist based in Boston, MA. On September 18, they released their debut album, Giver Taker, on Father/Daughter Record. The album received widespread acclaim from publications such as Rolling Stone, NPR Music, Pitchfork, Paste Magazine, Consequence of Sound, The Fader and now, The Q! Their Tiny Desk Contest entry from 2018 earned them the title of WBUR's favorite Massachusetts entry. Anjimile talks to Teresa and Sam about exploring the indie folk space, the making of Giver Taker, and their musical inspirations.
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On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview indie artist Anjimile over a glass of pineapple juice. Anjimile is a trans and nonbinary indie folk artist based in Boston, MA. On September 18, they released their debut album,Giver Taker, on Father/Daughter Record. The album received widespread acclaim from publications such as Rolling Stone, NPR Music, Pitchfork, Paste Magazine, Consequence of Sound, The Faderand now, The Q! Their Tiny Desk Contest entry from 2018 earned them the title of WBUR's favorite Massachusetts entry. Anjimile talks to Teresa and Sam about exploring the indie folk space, the making of Giver Taker, and their musical inspirations.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview H31R over a cup of hot chocolate. H31R is composed of Brooklyn rapper maassai and New Jersey producer JWords. H31R recently released their amazing first project, ve·loc·i·tyon bandcamp, with a cassette version from the Purple Tape Pedigree. maassai and JWords talk to Teresa and Sam about their relationship as friends and collaborators, pushing the boundaries of musical genres, and learning about the business side of the music industry.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview director Isabel Sandoval over a cup of London fog. Isabel Sandoval is a New York-based Filipina filmmaker and MacDowell Fellow in film. The Museum of Modern Art has cited her as a “rarity among the young generation of Filipino filmmakers” for her “muted, serene aesthetic.” She is the first transgender director to compete at the Venice and BFI London film festivals with the New York-set trans immigrant drama, Lingua Franca. Isabel Sandoval talks to Teresa and Sam about living in Trump's America, being a jack of all trades, and bringing intersectionality into her art.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview sage c. braziel (they/fae) over a cold brew with pumpkin cream. sage c. braziel is a Black autistic Queer femme artist, healer, and Virgo. They just release a book called Aubade with Sweet Pomegranates, which can be found here. Within their art, sage holds space for tenderness, sorrow, goofiness, and all emotions in-between. Their photography celebrates and preserves life and all its joys. Their writing embodies the beauty and agony that accompanies existing with several marginalized identities. sage talks to Teresa and Sam about the intersection between photography and poetry, their inspirations, and writing as an outlet for healing.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview artist Dominic Chambers over a glass of Lime Jarritos. Dominic Chambers is an African-American emerging artist from St. Louis, MO. Chambers received his BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2016 and received his MFA at the Yale University School of Art. Chambers' canvases pay homage to literary narratives, mythologies, and African-American history. Dominic talks to Teresa and Sam about color theory, black intellectualism, and his painting process.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview Czech painter Barbora Kysilkova over a cup of dirty chai. Barbora Kysilkova is one of the two main subjects of this year's acclaimed documentary, The Painter and the Thief, directed by Benjamin Ree. The Painter and the Thief tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Barbora Kysilkova and Bertil Nordland, the man who stole two of Barbora's most famous paintings. Barbora talks to Teresa and Sam about painting as a physical form of expression, her friendship with Bertil, and her experience being the subject of a piece of art, rather than its creator.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview poet, musician, and activist artist Moor Mother over a glass of root beer. Based in Philadelphia, Camae Ayewa (Moor Mother) is also a workshop facilitator and has performed at numerous festivals, colleges, galleries, and museums around the world. As Moor Mother, she released her debut album Fetish Bones on Don Giovanni records to critical acclaim. Fetish Bones was named 3rd best album of the year by The Wire Magazine, number 1 by Jazz Right Now and has appeared on numerous end of the year list from Pitchfork, Noisy, Rolling Stone, and Spin Magazine. Camae is also a vocalist in three collaborative performance groups: Irreversible Entanglements, MoorJewelry and 700bliss. Moor Mother talks to Teresa and Sam about seeing the impact of her art, using music as a form of activism, and operating in the Philadelphia art space. Moor Mother's new album, Circuit City, is set to release on September 25th.
On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview director Bora Kim over a glass of Yerba Mate. Bora Kim is a South Korean filmmaker and holds an MFA in film directing from Columbia University. She recently directed the award-winning film House of Hummingbird, which won Tribeca Film Festival's Best International Narrative Feature, the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Screenplay, the Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jur, and many more. Bora Kim talks to Teresa and Sam about the intentional and intimate crafting of House of Hummingbird, the reception of her film in South Korea and internationally, as well as breaking the narrative about what it really feels like to go through adolescence.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview electronic producer Loraine James over a cup of guava juice. Loraine James is an electronic producer based in London, who effortlessly blends Electronica and IDM with whispers of jazz and ambience, all wrapped up in the artist's key avant-garde aesthetic and sensibility. Lorraine James' upcoming album, Nothing, will be released on October 2nd, 2020. Loraine James talks to Sam and Teresa about finding her distinctive sound, collaborating with new artists, and her favorite Netflix shows at the moment!
Sam and Teresa interview New York producer and rap duo King Vision Ultra and Amani over a blueberry smoothie. King Vision Ultra and Amani Fela recently released their album, An Unknown Infinite, which features ELUCID, Suede Jury, AKAI SOLO, & maassai on words, ahwlee, DOOF, and Nick Hakim on additional beats, and the legendary Monie Love as host/narrator. The duo talks to Sam and Teresa about the fight for freedom, working as collaborators, and making music with intention.
Teresa and Sam interview Harlem poet and songwriter Mamadou. over a cup of oolong milk tea. His debut album, To Stitch a Rose, dives into the psyche and consciousness of an 18-19 year old Mamadou. as he navigates and reflects on his coming of age as a 1st generation Malian man in Harlem. The album embodies the different vignettes/dream-like states of Mamadou.’s inner thoughts as he grapples with his experience dealing with young intimate relationships, coming of age as a young man and with the new, confusing emotions that come with loss. Mamadou. talks to Teresa and Sam about how poetry has influenced his music, the importance of taking time for yourself, and working with various friends and artists as collaborators.
Sam, Teresa, and Malachi interview New York hip hop duo Armand Hammer over a cup of ginger ale. Armand Hammer is comprised of underground rappers billy woods and E L U C I D. Armand Hammer's recent album, Shrines, was released in June and was met with widespread acclaim for its fresh sound and lyrics. Shrines is the first album from Armand Hammer since their 2018 release, Paraffin. Armand Hammer talk to Sam, Teresa, and Malachi about choosing an album cover, the process of making Shrines, and collaborating with different artists.
Sam and Teresa interview director Andrew Ahn, over an iced latte. Andrew Ahn is an award-winning filmmaker, best known for his feature films, Spa Night (2016) and Driveways (2019). Driveways, starring Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, and Brian Dennehy, tells the story of an eight-year old boy who helps his mom clean out his late aunt's house and forms an unlikely relationship with a neighbor who is a war veteran. Ahn talks with Teresa and Sam about making films with POC narratives, the use of space and subtlety in Driveways, and obstacles Ahn faced when filming Spa Night.
Sam and Teresa interview one of their favorite rappers, MAVI, over a cup of Coca-Cola. MAVI’s debut album, Let the Sun Talk, was released last year and received critical acclaim for his beats and lyrics exploring his identity and community. MAVI shares with Teresa and Sam the process behind making his upcoming album, Shango, recording during quarantine, and if white critics should discuss Black music.
Sam and Teresa interview the Brooklyn rapper Maassai, over a bottle of Vitamin Water. Maassai is an incredible artist who continues to push the boundaries of lyricism in hip-hop and represents part of the growing New York City underground scene. She shares wisdom on what it has been like recording during the pandemic, explains some of her densest lyrics, and offers advice for young artists on how to get the most out of their art. Her most recent projects include unsounded points of view and C0N$TRUCT!0N 002: The Caution Tape.
Sam and Teresa interview director Sasie Sealy, over a cup of apple cider vinegar. Sasie Sealy is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York City. She first made her mark in the commercial world of fashion and beauty with clients such as Maybelline, Tory Burch, Suave, and Sally Hansen, and her work has been featured in Glamour, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Variety, and Style.com. She recently directed her debut film, Lucky Grandma, which revolves around a Chinese grandma (Tsai Chin) who goes all in at the casino, but lands herself on the wrong side of luck.
Sam and Teresa interview one of their favorite authors, Min Jin Lee, over a cup of kombucha. Min Jin Lee is the author of bestselling novels Free Food for Millionaires (2007) and Pachinko (2017). She is also the recipient of fellowships in Fiction from the Guggenheim Foundation (2018), the Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study at Harvard (2018-2019), and the New York Foundation for the Arts (2000). Lee gives Sam and Teresa advice on doing what you love, using anthropology as a tool to write, and choosing the important over the urgent.
Sam and Teresa talk about their top three tracks from 2020, over a lemonade with Sam's friend, Amiri Tulloch.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about Eric Andre's comedy special, Legalize Everything, over a virgin mojito with Teresa's friend, James Patterson.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about the Teyana Taylor's The Album, over a cup of chocolate milk with their mutual friend, Sonny Lee.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about the T.V. series Normal People over a cup of iced matcha with Teresa's friend, Gio Paz.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about Run the Jewels' RTJ4 over a cup of ice tea with lemon with Teresa's friend, Yeabe Fekade.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about the film Do the Right Thing directed by Spike Lee, over a cup of coffee with cream with their friend, Malachi Jones.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about the film Caramel directed by Nadine Labaki, over a cup of orange juice with lime with their mutual friend, Elina Arbo.
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa talk about Perfume Genius’ Set My Heart On Fire over a cup of chamomile with their mutual friend and legend, Fafa Van Ha.