New Images: leaning to datamosh
I first tried datamoshing about 3 or 4 years ago. You can see the results of that test, blending a Haneke clip with Godard here. I was such a slow learner back then that I basically pushed my way through making it work that one time and then gave up on ever trying again…until now. Upon making this second attempt, it took lots of trial and … Continue reading New Images: leaning to datamosh
New Sounds: ‘Upcoming Memories’ and ‘My Whole Life’
I’ve got two new songs which were released over the last couple of months. Check them out below: Lyrics: Getting home and writing a song about Getting home and writing a song about Wondering what everything’s all about Questioning from where all of this is coming out Steve Albini would make mincemeat out of me Even though I lived here my whole life Time tends … Continue reading New Sounds: ‘Upcoming Memories’ and ‘My Whole Life’
A Conversation with James Benning
“Alright,” nodded Benning. “It would taste the same though,” as she left. Then, “Alright, that’s enough. Bye.” He waved farewell to my phone and once I had stopped recording, lived up to the challenge of his own demanding filmmaking style, “Now you have to remember the rest.” Continue reading A Conversation with James Benning
Announcement: Pop-Kultur 2018
As last year’s coverage proved to be a substantially good time, I am proud to announce that this August I will once again report back on my festival findings. Artists performing this year that I’m familiar with include Chelsea Wolfe & John Maus, though many more performers are to be announced next week. If last year is anything to go by, the names as yet … Continue reading Announcement: Pop-Kultur 2018
An Interview with Nick Reinhart (of Tera Melos)
“The lyrics to ‘Trash Generator’ are somewhat about being bogged down by digital bullshit; the digital wasteland of your phone, computers, technology… I think it was probably a subconscious reaction to just the world now.” Continue reading An Interview with Nick Reinhart (of Tera Melos)
Music: “Australia” and “Bad Nap”
I’ve got two new tracks up on bandcamp! The first is a cover of The Shins in the style of Grandaddy. The second is a 9-minute dark ambient trip through concrete alleyways and jagged window frames. You can stream both below: If you haven’t already, be sure to like ZEN.death on facebook. Continue reading Music: “Australia” and “Bad Nap”
Berlinale 2018: ‘Season of the Devil’ by Lav Diaz
At last month’s Berlinale I managed to sit down with a pair of compelling filmmakers for a bit of conersation: Lav Diaz and James Benning. Though the Benning piece still needs some time, my thoughts on Diaz’s newest film, Season of the Devil, are now online over at Photogenie. “Lav Diaz’s latest opens on a paramilitary site, freshly bunkered down and established as local headquarters in … Continue reading Berlinale 2018: ‘Season of the Devil’ by Lav Diaz
