Send us a text If you take take pictures, want to make those pictures mean something or love photography then this is the episode for you. He's worked with Tiffany and Co. Anderson .Paak, Beyonce and Jay Z, Maxwell Schiono is more than humble but a modern day phenomenon in the photography world and we were so lucky to have him on the show to tell his story and give advice for aspiring photographers. Support the show Introspective interviews with artistic individuals - an ongoing audiov...
Send us a text This week on Breaking North, Zen and Jake Takeo complete the podcast’s first episode recorded out of California with Marella! In addition to discussing her work that’s been featured in magazines, on murals, and even includes a Clash-song-inspired comic; the trio also discuss topics ranging from efforts to grow plants, the best episode of the Sopranos, the worst job experiences, and the transcendent greatness of Kate Bush, all while detailing several aspects of skinhead communit...
Send us a text On this week’s episode, Caroline Harrison takes us into her world of unforgettable imagery that she creates for metal albums and clothing. Caroline also touches on topics including the process of reclaiming self image through portraiture, about the challenges of navigating and networking in a tight knit scene, about how she helped organize the effort to save a beloved Brooklyn venue, and finally has a strong argument on if bands should wear their own merch. Support the show In...
Send us a text Sara Birns, plainly put, oil paints figures that make the viewer uncomfortable. Her figures are often an exaggerated versions of reality with the ugly sides of humans and animals alike. Yet, there is something so refreshingly human about being exposed to and confronting these normally over-looked sides of life in such a beautiful, detailed oil painting. Sara talks her past gallery shows that span from online to Italy, her mentors, the paranormal, John C. Lilly, the import...
Send us a text Musician Daniel Nemire AKA Large Vanilla and Zen Perry sit down over a few glasses of absinthe to talk about their recently formed friendship, musical partnership, how to make a podcast, Anderson .Paak, Live vs album version, Zen's intro to music, Funk, pricing your art, and live streaming. Support the show Introspective interviews with artistic individuals - an ongoing audiovisual journal of Zen Perry. Behold a wall of periodically updated webpages! Official Website: https:/...
Send us a text Lance Ebert, affectionately known to Santa Cruz locals as “Bread Boy” recounts his beginnings of selling baked goods off a dilapidated Vespa, gets honest about the lows of a crushing setback, and shares his appreciation for how a community brought his pop up baking business back from the brink and now on the rise faster than his famous focaccia. Support the show Introspective interviews with artistic individuals - an ongoing audiovisual journal of Zen Perry. Behold a wa...
Send us a text In this interview of Breaking North: Tim Baltes and Zen Perry go deep on some of Tim's favorite drum companies, some Kenosha food spots, staying creative, what happened to the drum troll, recording drums for major companies and for Instagram. Support the show Introspective interviews with artistic individuals - an ongoing audiovisual journal of Zen Perry. Behold a wall of periodically updated webpages! Official Website: https://www.zenperryproject.com/ Patreon:...
Send us a text This is not financial advice, disclaimer below Here is the Acorns affiliate link to start investing I make 23-28% back on my money without doing an ounce of research or work. You can do it too without doing anything different in your daily life. I just teach drum lessons through zendrumming.com and do odd jobs for extra cash. I use the app Acorns it automatically rounds up your purchases you make on a credit or debit card and invests into a diversified portfolio. H...
Send us a text Support the show, become a patron on Patreon For online drum lessons with or without a drum kit go to zendrumming.com I had the chance to sit down with the owner and sole employee of Upcycled Skate Art, Alex Wong. He seems to be infinitely chill but spends countless hours in his shop every week creating these sometimes massive pieces of art out of up-cycled skate boards and wood. Hear about his process, projects and his uncle in this weeks episode. Support the show ...
Send us a text Support the show, get early access to to ad-free episodes and exclusive interviews on Patreon Sign up for the Breaking North newsletter to hear about upcoming episodes and artists we dig. Photographer Sean Mundy was one of the main reasons I started this podcast, I needed a reason to be able to pick his brain about art. I really enjoyed talking to him about his style and the places he shot some of his work. If you love dark, moody, cinematic art like I do Sean Mundy is...
Send us a text In this season finale, Zen sits down with photographer and longtime friend Jake Takeo. After reminiscing on a myriad of topics and relatable shared experiences, Jake dives into how his mindset has taken him around the world... Lucky for us, he’s more than willing to bring a camera along to capture and share the introspective moments and people he has a knack for finding. . Breaking North follows drummer Zen Perry behind the scenes of the art world as he interviews artist...
Send us a text How often is a baseball bat part of your artistic process? New Episode out today with Ceramic Artist Olivia Roe!!! Link in bio and available where you get your podcasts. On the podcast we talked with Olivia about her journey to establishing herself as a studio potter at Floasis Studios in Santa Cruz, CA. . Olivia’s unrelenting efforts to find her passion are familiar to everyone who has tried their hand at something new, and we’re SO inspired by the stunning pieces that...
Send us a text Please like, subscribe and follow! . Breaking North - Ep. 5 - LIGHT IN A DARK PLACE - Sean McGowan . Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/breakingnorth . In this episode of Breaking North Zen has a candid chat Sean Mcgowan. He’s an artist, facilitator and activist based in the Bay Area of Califonia we talked about about his LED work with Jim Cambell, the collective he helped start in San Diego and he gave some great tips for anyone starting out as an artist to find t...
Send us a text Breaking North - Ep. 4 - POETRY OF THE DEAD - Gabriel Kittle-Cervine . Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/breakingnorth . In this episode of Breaking North Zen has a candid chat with poet, musician and writer Gabriel Kittle-Cervine. Gabe turned Zen on to the website poetsandwriters.com. They talked drifting off into nothingness, sports, his album Betray Whiteness, your personal journey, art collectives like The Loud House, what a thriving artistic community could look li...
Send us a text Breaking North - Ep. 3 - THE ROLLING BLUESMAN - Reverend Stephan Sams . Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/breakingnorth . In this episode of Breaking North Zen has a candid chat with musician and songwriter Stephan Sams. Formerly frontman of The Redlight District, and currently in his solo project Reverend Stephan Sams and duo punk band Oedipus And The Motherfuckers. . We discuss band dynamics, religion, philosophy, birth, death, holding on to opinions and Shrek.&...
Send us a text Breaking North - Ep. 2 - THE HUMAN SUBWOOFER - ZACH LATHAM . In this episode of Breaking North Zen has a candid chat with bass player Zach Latham. Zach and Zen have played music together in bands that range genres from Americana to Noise-Punk band Bearhead Tallboy and everything in between over 5 years of friendship. . We discuss how to start playing any instrument, family, the effects of the world around us and the music we play. . Breaking North follows drummer Zen Perr...
Send us a text Are you living up to your creative potential? Breaking North with Zen Perry is out to keep you inspired and help you find your next hobby or dream career. In this episode Zen mused on what is to come with Breaking North. . Please share this episode and leave any comments on how we can improve the show. Follow Zen's drumming business @zendrummin . Stay inspired, listen to Breaking North. Support the show Introspective interviews with artistic individuals - an ongoin...
Send us a text This week on the Zen Perry Project we welcome Brandon Gallagher, the Bushwick-based mastermind best known for his blisteringly brutal one-man experimental industrial project TRACE AMOUNT. Recorded shortly before a run of December NYC shows (sorry this is dropping after the fact!) and in the thick of recording his second full length, Brandon weighs in on balancing freelance work to support artistic pursuits, reflects on striking rhythm with everything from his equipment to whom ...
Send us a text Aaaaand we're back! This week on the Zen Perry Project, we welcome Leo, Sean, and Aaron of the Austin-based greasy groovin’ riff masters - RICKSHAW BILLIE’S BURGER PATROL. Set to embark on an extensive run of touring (with more dates to be announced, so be patient!) and in the thick of recording their follow up to Big Dumb Riffs - we're so psyched these dudes were able to swing by for a pre-tour, Thanksgiving-eve chat. May their riffs fuel our holidays with cheer. Photos court...
Send us a text This week on the Zen Perry Project, we welcome Eddie Brnabic - guitarist and founding member of the Portland-based stoner metal power-trio, HIPPIE DEATH CULT. Freshly returned from a summer European tour and gearing up for a fall North American run, Eddie talks everything from the experience of performing with the backdrop of a Sardinian sunset on the beach of the legendary Duna Jam festival to reminiscing on how he and bandmates Laura Phillips & Harry Silvers have effectiv...