http://odeo.com/channels/124132-Hooray-for-Humans HoorayForHumans no <p>Hooray for Humans is an online art collective devoted to supporting, promoting, and disseminating independent and alternative media, with a focus on the arts and culture of today’s creative landscape. Born out of a desire to encourage individual artistic growth, and to establish an evolving online art community, Hooray for Humans is dedicated to providing podcasts, books, zines, and local events for its digital audience.</p> Hooray for Humans is an online art collective devoted to supporting, promoting, and disseminating independent and alternative media, with a focus on the arts and culture of today’s creative landscape. Born out of a desire to encourage individual artistic growth, and to establish an evolving online art community, Hooray for Humans is dedicated to providing podcasts, books, zines, and local events for its digital audience. Hooray for Humans is an online art collective devoted to supporting, promoting, and disseminating independent and alternative media, with a focus on the arts and culture of today’s creative landscape. Born out of a desire to encourage individual artistic growth, and to establish an evolving online art community, Hooray for Humans is dedicated to providing podcasts, books, zines, and local events for its digital audience. en-us 40 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:49:52 -0700 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:49:52 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/16501823-open {open} is a bookstore, gallery, and performance space owned and operated by Sé Reed and Shea Gauer. Featuring a handpicked selection of exceptional book titles in every genre, along with independent music and art, {open} has been one of Long Beach’s prominent cultural hubs for the past three and a half years. We recently sat down with Sé and Shea at {open}’s new location at 2226 East 4th street in Long Beach, CA. Also featured in this podcast is music by Vac Bag, who’s new EP, “You’re the Greatest,” will be released this Fall. Hailing from the Long Beach area, Vac Bag creates music that charms the listener with delicate synthesizer pop driven melodies. For more information, please visit Vac Bag at myspace.com/vacbag. {open} is a bookstore, gallery, and performance space owned and operated by Sé Reed and Shea Gauer. Featuring a handpicked selection of exceptional book titles in every genre, along with independent music and art, {open} has been one of Long Beach’s prominent cultural hubs for the past three and a half years. We recently sat down with Sé and Shea at {open}’s new location at 2226 East 4th street in Long Beach, CA. Also featured in this podcast is music by Vac Bag, who’s new EP, “You’re the Greatest,” will be released this Fall. Hailing from the Long Beach area, Vac Bag creates music that charms the listener with delicate synthesizer pop driven melodies. For more information, please visit Vac Bag at myspace.com/vacbag. {open} is a bookstore, gallery, and performance space owned and operated by Sé Reed and Shea Gauer. Featuring a handpicked selection of exceptional book titles in every genre, along with independent music and art, {open} has been one of Long Beach’s prominent cultural hubs for the past three and a half years. We recently sat down with Sé and Shea at {open}’s new location at 2226 East 4th street in Long Beach, CA. Also featured in this podcast is music by Vac Bag, who’s new EP, “You’re the Greatest,” will be released this Fall. Hailing from the Long Beach area, Vac Bag creates music that charms the listener with delicate synthesizer pop driven melodies. For more information, please visit Vac Bag at myspace.com/vacbag. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-02,16501823 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:49:52 -0700 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/13331893-Moedog-Darling Moedog Darling is a singer-songwriter from Southern California. As described by Poverty Level Records, “Her songs vary from Weill-esque ballads of observation to torrid songs of frustration. Equally at home on guitar or piano, Moedog Darling accompanies her wide vocal range creating intimate and powerful music that begs the listener to come along on a journey through break-ups, happiness, disappointment, and all the…things that make life what it is.” We recently sat down with Moedog Darling to discuss her new album, I’m the Queen, You’re the Pauper. Moedog Darling is a singer-songwriter from Southern California. As described by Poverty Level Records, “Her songs vary from Weill-esque ballads of observation to torrid songs of frustration. Equally at home on guitar or piano, Moedog Darling accompanies her wide vocal range creating intimate and powerful music that begs the listener to come along on a journey through break-ups, happiness, disappointment, and all the…things that make life what it is.” We recently sat down with Moedog Darling to discuss her new album, I’m the Queen, You’re the Pauper. Moedog Darling is a singer-songwriter from Southern California. As described by Poverty Level Records, “Her songs vary from Weill-esque ballads of observation to torrid songs of frustration. Equally at home on guitar or piano, Moedog Darling accompanies her wide vocal range creating intimate and powerful music that begs the listener to come along on a journey through break-ups, happiness, disappointment, and all the…things that make life what it is.” We recently sat down with Moedog Darling to discuss her new album, I’m the Queen, You’re the Pauper. tag:odeo.com,2007-06-23,13331893 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:43:47 -0700 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/11304233-The-Blank-Tapes Matt Adams is The Blank Tapes. He writes, records, sings and plays all of the music for the band, with the exception of a few friends lending their voices and talents for recordings and shows. His last album, Landfair, won best “Pop/Rock Album” at the Independent Music Awards and reached 161 on the CMJ charts in January of 2006; that same year, he was also named “Best New Folkie” by the San Francisco Weekly. As described by Ellen Griley of the new Long Beach Weekly, The District, “You…go ape for [Jeff] Tweedy, but this is the name you should toss around.” We recently visited Matt at his home in Costa Mesa to discuss the release of his new album, Daydreams. Matt Adams is The Blank Tapes. He writes, records, sings and plays all of the music for the band, with the exception of a few friends lending their voices and talents for recordings and shows. His last album, Landfair, won best “Pop/Rock Album” at the Independent Music Awards and reached 161 on the CMJ charts in January of 2006; that same year, he was also named “Best New Folkie” by the San Francisco Weekly. As described by Ellen Griley of the new Long Beach Weekly, The District, “You…go ape for [Jeff] Tweedy, but this is the name you should toss around.” We recently visited Matt at his home in Costa Mesa to discuss the release of his new album, Daydreams. Matt Adams is The Blank Tapes. He writes, records, sings and plays all of the music for the band, with the exception of a few friends lending their voices and talents for recordings and shows. His last album, Landfair, won best “Pop/Rock Album” at the Independent Music Awards and reached 161 on the CMJ charts in January of 2006; that same year, he was also named “Best New Folkie” by the San Francisco Weekly. As described by Ellen Griley of the new Long Beach Weekly, The District, “You…go ape for [Jeff] Tweedy, but this is the name you should toss around.” We recently visited Matt at his home in Costa Mesa to discuss the release of his new album, Daydreams. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-07,11304233 Mon, 07 May 2007 02:20:55 -0700 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/9310343-Chris-Black Chris Black is a songwriter and musician from Austin, Texas. Having played with Gadjo Bango, Golden Arm Trio and a slew of other bands, Chris has stepped away from the group dynamic this time around to release his debut solo album, Jericho. As described by Wayne Alan Brenner of the Austin Chronicle, Jericho is “a Waitsian road trip of dirge like laments…about loss, larceny, and love gone bad.” We recently caught up with Chris during his current U.S. tour to discuss the launch of his new solo project. Chris Black is a songwriter and musician from Austin, Texas. Having played with Gadjo Bango, Golden Arm Trio and a slew of other bands, Chris has stepped away from the group dynamic this time around to release his debut solo album, Jericho. As described by Wayne Alan Brenner of the Austin Chronicle, Jericho is “a Waitsian road trip of dirge like laments…about loss, larceny, and love gone bad.” We recently caught up with Chris during his current U.S. tour to discuss the launch of his new solo project. Chris Black is a songwriter and musician from Austin, Texas. Having played with Gadjo Bango, Golden Arm Trio and a slew of other bands, Chris has stepped away from the group dynamic this time around to release his debut solo album, Jericho. As described by Wayne Alan Brenner of the Austin Chronicle, Jericho is “a Waitsian road trip of dirge like laments…about loss, larceny, and love gone bad.” We recently caught up with Chris during his current U.S. tour to discuss the launch of his new solo project. tag:odeo.com,2007-02-21,9310343 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:07:55 -0800 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/4633923-Graham-Reynolds Graham Reynolds is a composer, bandleader, pianist, and drummer based in Austin, Texas. As stated on his website, “His compositions include four symphonies, two operas, a violin concerto, more than a dozen one movement string quartets, and countless chamber music pieces.” Along with his solo material, Graham has participated in a number of collaborative projects that include, scoring Richard Linklater’s, A Scanner Darkly, and writing music for and performing with his band, The Golden Arm Trio, which has toured throughout the United States and Europe, and has released two critically acclaimed albums. We recently caught up with Graham Reynolds and the Golden Arm Trio before a recent performance at Open Bookstore in Long Beach, CA. Graham Reynolds is a composer, bandleader, pianist, and drummer based in Austin, Texas. As stated on his website, “His compositions include four symphonies, two operas, a violin concerto, more than a dozen one movement string quartets, and countless chamber music pieces.” Along with his solo material, Graham has participated in a number of collaborative projects that include, scoring Richard Linklater’s, A Scanner Darkly, and writing music for and performing with his band, The Golden Arm Trio, which has toured throughout the United States and Europe, and has released two critically acclaimed albums. We recently caught up with Graham Reynolds and the Golden Arm Trio before a recent performance at Open Bookstore in Long Beach, CA. Graham Reynolds is a composer, bandleader, pianist, and drummer based in Austin, Texas. As stated on his website, “His compositions include four symphonies, two operas, a violin concerto, more than a dozen one movement string quartets, and countless chamber music pieces.” Along with his solo material, Graham has participated in a number of collaborative projects that include, scoring Richard Linklater’s, A Scanner Darkly, and writing music for and performing with his band, The Golden Arm Trio, which has toured throughout the United States and Europe, and has released two critically acclaimed albums. We recently caught up with Graham Reynolds and the Golden Arm Trio before a recent performance at Open Bookstore in Long Beach, CA. tag:odeo.com,2006-12-29,4633923 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:43:38 -0800 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/3169773-A-Public-Space A Public Space is a new independent magazine of literature and culture, founded in 2005 by Brigid Hughes, the former executive editor of The Paris Review. As there website states: In an era that has relegated literature to the margins, they plan to make fiction and poetry the stars of a new conversation. They believe that stories are how we make sense of our lives, and how we learn about other lives. Wanting to learn more about A Public Space, we recently spoke by phone with one of their contributing editors, Antoine Wilson. A Public Space is a new independent magazine of literature and culture, founded in 2005 by Brigid Hughes, the former executive editor of The Paris Review. As there website states: In an era that has relegated literature to the margins, they plan to make fiction and poetry the stars of a new conversation. They believe that stories are how we make sense of our lives, and how we learn about other lives. Wanting to learn more about A Public Space, we recently spoke by phone with one of their contributing editors, Antoine Wilson. A Public Space is a new independent magazine of literature and culture, founded in 2005 by Brigid Hughes, the former executive editor of The Paris Review. As there website states: In an era that has relegated literature to the margins, they plan to make fiction and poetry the stars of a new conversation. They believe that stories are how we make sense of our lives, and how we learn about other lives. Wanting to learn more about A Public Space, we recently spoke by phone with one of their contributing editors, Antoine Wilson. tag:odeo.com,2006-11-25,3169773 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:50:13 -0800 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/2214341-Brad-Listi The novel, Attention. Deficit. Disorder., was published by Simon & Schuster in February 2006. It quickly went on to become a Los Angeles Times bestseller, and was hailed by Jim Carroll, author of The Basketball Diaries, as a story that “subsumed warmth, […] depth, [and] unflinching honesty.” We recently interviewed the author of Attention. Deficit. Disorder., Brad Listi, at his apartment in Los Angeles, where we discussed his novel, his love of YouTube, and his views on contemporary fiction. The novel, Attention. Deficit. Disorder., was published by Simon & Schuster in February 2006. It quickly went on to become a Los Angeles Times bestseller, and was hailed by Jim Carroll, author of The Basketball Diaries, as a story that “subsumed warmth, […] depth, [and] unflinching honesty.” We recently interviewed the author of Attention. Deficit. Disorder., Brad Listi, at his apartment in Los Angeles, where we discussed his novel, his love of YouTube, and his views on contemporary fiction. The novel, Attention. Deficit. Disorder., was published by Simon & Schuster in February 2006. It quickly went on to become a Los Angeles Times bestseller, and was hailed by Jim Carroll, author of The Basketball Diaries, as a story that “subsumed warmth, […] depth, [and] unflinching honesty.” We recently interviewed the author of Attention. Deficit. Disorder., Brad Listi, at his apartment in Los Angeles, where we discussed his novel, his love of YouTube, and his views on contemporary fiction. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-22,2214341 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:53:55 -0700 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/2088656-SoundWalk-2006 On October 6th and 7th, the Long Beach artist group, FLOOD, will present SoundWalk 2006, the third annual SoundWalk event, that will feature returning artists as well as new participants from the Southland and International sound art and multimedia scene. The event kicks off Friday evening with performances by sound artists, presented in a theatrical forum, within the East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach, California. The artworks will combine a wide range of visual and audio components in multiple ways. There will be sculptures, environments, installations, and performances. We recently sat down with event coordinator Shea M. Gauer and SoundWalk artist Ekene to discuss the upcoming event, SoundWalk 2006. On October 6th and 7th, the Long Beach artist group, FLOOD, will present SoundWalk 2006, the third annual SoundWalk event, that will feature returning artists as well as new participants from the Southland and International sound art and multimedia scene. The event kicks off Friday evening with performances by sound artists, presented in a theatrical forum, within the East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach, California. The artworks will combine a wide range of visual and audio components in multiple ways. There will be sculptures, environments, installations, and performances. We recently sat down with event coordinator Shea M. Gauer and SoundWalk artist Ekene to discuss the upcoming event, SoundWalk 2006. On October 6th and 7th, the Long Beach artist group, FLOOD, will present SoundWalk 2006, the third annual SoundWalk event, that will feature returning artists as well as new participants from the Southland and International sound art and multimedia scene. The event kicks off Friday evening with performances by sound artists, presented in a theatrical forum, within the East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach, California. The artworks will combine a wide range of visual and audio components in multiple ways. There will be sculptures, environments, installations, and performances. We recently sat down with event coordinator Shea M. Gauer and SoundWalk artist Ekene to discuss the upcoming event, SoundWalk 2006. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-05,2088656 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 03:57:12 -0700 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/2019201-Steve-Almond Steve Almond has published over ninety short stories in the past ten years. His work has appeared in Zoetrope: All -Story, McSweenys, Playboy, and dozens of other journals, magazines, and websites. Steve has published two short story collections, My Life in Heavy Metal and The Evil B.B. Chow, a nonfiction book, Candyfreak, and most recently, his first novel, Which Brings Me to You, co-authored with Juliana Baggot. We recently spoke with Steve about his new novel, his attraction to short stories, and his advice for writers. Steve Almond has published over ninety short stories in the past ten years. His work has appeared in Zoetrope: All -Story, McSweenys, Playboy, and dozens of other journals, magazines, and websites. Steve has published two short story collections, My Life in Heavy Metal and The Evil B.B. Chow, a nonfiction book, Candyfreak, and most recently, his first novel, Which Brings Me to You, co-authored with Juliana Baggot. We recently spoke with Steve about his new novel, his attraction to short stories, and his advice for writers. Steve Almond has published over ninety short stories in the past ten years. His work has appeared in Zoetrope: All -Story, McSweenys, Playboy, and dozens of other journals, magazines, and websites. Steve has published two short story collections, My Life in Heavy Metal and The Evil B.B. Chow, a nonfiction book, Candyfreak, and most recently, his first novel, Which Brings Me to You, co-authored with Juliana Baggot. We recently spoke with Steve about his new novel, his attraction to short stories, and his advice for writers. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-29,2019201 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:06:23 -0700 no Hooray for Humans http://odeo.com/episodes/1991543-Gerald-Locklin Gerald Locklin teaches English at California State University, Long Beach. He is the author of numerous books of poetry and fiction including The Case of the Missing Blue Volkswagen, The English Mini-Tour, and Children of a Lesser Demagogue. Charles Bukowski called Gerald Locklin “one of the great undiscovered talents of our time.” We recently sat down with Gerald at his office in Long Beach, where we discussed the upcoming release of his new poetry collection, his views on literature and art, and his memories of Bukowski. Gerald Locklin teaches English at California State University, Long Beach. He is the author of numerous books of poetry and fiction including The Case of the Missing Blue Volkswagen, The English Mini-Tour, and Children of a Lesser Demagogue. Charles Bukowski called Gerald Locklin “one of the great undiscovered talents of our time.” We recently sat down with Gerald at his office in Long Beach, where we discussed the upcoming release of his new poetry collection, his views on literature and art, and his memories of Bukowski. Gerald Locklin teaches English at California State University, Long Beach. He is the author of numerous books of poetry and fiction including The Case of the Missing Blue Volkswagen, The English Mini-Tour, and Children of a Lesser Demagogue. Charles Bukowski called Gerald Locklin “one of the great undiscovered talents of our time.” We recently sat down with Gerald at his office in Long Beach, where we discussed the upcoming release of his new poetry collection, his views on literature and art, and his memories of Bukowski. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-26,1991543 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:53:18 -0700 no Hooray for Humans Arts http://odeo.com/episodes/1991426-An-Introduction This being our first podcast, we thought we’d talk a little bit about who we are and what we’re doing. But, instead of just doing it ourselves, we decided to approach our local art community here in Long Beach, CA, and have artists, designers, and local storeowners contribute to the project. By allowing elements of our community to inform this first show, and to continue to inform later shows, we hope to foster an evolving online art community, one that our audience will help support and participate in. We asked each person we spoke with two questions: What do you think our name, Hooray for Humans, means? And why do you think we chose it? What follows is an assemblage of those interviews we recorded over a one-week period. This being our first podcast, we thought we’d talk a little bit about who we are and what we’re doing. But, instead of just doing it ourselves, we decided to approach our local art community here in Long Beach, CA, and have artists, designers, and local storeowners contribute to the project. By allowing elements of our community to inform this first show, and to continue to inform later shows, we hope to foster an evolving online art community, one that our audience will help support and participate in. We asked each person we spoke with two questions: What do you think our name, Hooray for Humans, means? And why do you think we chose it? What follows is an assemblage of those interviews we recorded over a one-week period. This being our first podcast, we thought we’d talk a little bit about who we are and what we’re doing. But, instead of just doing it ourselves, we decided to approach our local art community here in Long Beach, CA, and have artists, designers, and local storeowners contribute to the project. By allowing elements of our community to inform this first show, and to continue to inform later shows, we hope to foster an evolving online art community, one that our audience will help support and participate in. We asked each person we spoke with two questions: What do you think our name, Hooray for Humans, means? And why do you think we chose it? What follows is an assemblage of those interviews we recorded over a one-week period. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-26,1991426 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:33:07 -0700 no Hooray for Humans Arts, myspace, Long Beach, east village arts district, hooray for humans http://odeo.com/episodes/1861885-An-Introduction tag:odeo.com,2006-09-09,1861885 Sat, 09 Sep 2006 19:54:11 -0700 no Hooray for Humans