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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!
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!
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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 JESUS has 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 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 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.
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