Daylight Curfew

Curfew Cast Vol 11. – Peter Jay

daylight — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:54:15 +0000

This week’s Curfew Cast is brought you by the letter Peter Jay. One half of the duo, Jackson P (Bisco Smith / Peter Jay), Peter steps up to the plate with brand new banging unreleased material. For fans of only the freshest of beats. Take a listen below.

The debut EP by Jackson P is out now and can be copped digitally at Amazon.

TRACKLIST
1. Peter Jay – Untitled
2. Peter Jay – Untitled
3. Peter Jay – Irene
4. Bisco Smith & Peter Jay (Jackson P) – SOS
5. Untitled
6. Untitled
7. B u r n $ l o w
8. Untitled

The Photography Of Philippe Ramett

cassetteswontlisten — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:40:16 +0000

No special effects. No Photoshop. Philippe Ramett, a French artist / photographer, brings the surreal to life by constructing metal support structures allowing him to lay, sit, and stand at impossible angles. The imagery reminds me a bit of the otherworldly positions of painter Jeremy Geddes. Minus the cosmonauts and doves.

Curfew Cast Vol. 10 – Dfalt

daylight — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:06:30 +0000

Dfalt has resurfaced to bring us this week’s Curfew Cast. The mix is titled The Stupid Rifle Mixtape Volume 2 and features 8 previously unreleased tracks that will be a part of his upcoming full length debut. Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1. Orchard Street
2. Wrongbed
3. I See It Another Way
4. Crimes
5. 11
6. Huzzah
7. Already Thing
8. Everything

Grizzly Grimace : Love Thug

daylight — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:51:08 +0000

Grizzly Grimace and Pig Food Records love you. This Valentine’s Day they give you ‘Love Thug’. A free 6 song collection of the ups and down in a true Love Thugs life.. Download the record, light some candles, open that box of chocolates, and relax to a story of love, loss, betrayal and revenge….

LOVE THUG by GRIZZLY GRIMACE

Check Grizzly’s Bandcamp for the FREE DOWNLOAD

LOVE THUG TRACKLIST
1. The Prologue (prod. by PJ Katz)
2. Crazy (Fer You) (prod. by PJ Katz)
3. Walk Away (prod. by J Vegus)
4. Love Thug (prod. by Metalheart)
5. Cursed (prod. by Le Parasite)
6. Crash (prod. by G. Bonson)

Inside The Studio with Paul R: Peter Smith

daylight — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:52:59 +0000

Last month while crossing West Broadway, I came across Peter Smith. Peter’s studio is located on a curb facing the busy and fashionable streets of Soho. He transforms wire mesh from screen doors into wonderful works of art. Watching Peter’s fingers mold and knead the wire into his next creation, I was reminded of the great sax players who use their fingers in a similar way; compressing air to create rich, musical tones.

Where did you get the idea to use wire mesh?
I was an art teacher and we always brought in recycled materials like screens and chicken wire for mask making and sculpting. One thing led to another and I started using it to create forms.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?
It’s hard for me to say. I have been doing art for so many years, for most of my life. At different intervals people like Paul Klee, Kandinsky and off course Picasso have influenced me. I also studied human anatomy so I have been very much influenced by Rodin and the other masters. I try to think of them when I am doing my work and like them I make sure that there is nothing anorexic or boring about my human figures.
Kandinsky once said “it is clear that the choice of object must be decided only by a corresponding vibration in the human soul”. This really struck me. For ten years I went from doing landscape water color paintings, and then about 12 years ago I went right back into this. I could reference my university instructor from years before when I was at the Rhode Island School of Design, Brice Hobbs. So when I got back into this it just all flooded right back into me. I think that is the sign of a really great teacher.

What is your process from inspiration to execution?
I have done so much nude study and figure drawing that when I get into this and break it down I can do it from my imagination. I have studied it so extensively. I feel very fortunate that I can travel on the road with my wife. I draw inspiration from her as well, although much if what I do is improvisational. I was a musician for years and to improvise meant a lot to me, it’s the evolution of what I am doing.

What instrument did you play?
I played many instruments throughout the years. Today I can’t work without music. I listen to a lot of West African stuff and jazz. So improvisation is really important.

Do you have a top five play list?
I like Richard Bona and music from the 1970’s and 1980’s; Pink Floyd, Donald Fagan from Steely Dan was one of my favorite songwriters and composers. I enjoy their album, Aja and the song, Deacon Blues. It is great composition. I don’t think there are many people out there today that are doing that sort of stuff. It was a real craft. Fagan is one of my favorites.

Your studio is on the street in Soho. How does being outside on the street influence your work?
It’s a combination of things. I am very prolific and I have to keep busy all the time even when I go to arts festivals in Florida such as Art Deco in North Miami and then work my way to the West Coast. I love the idea of the personal exchange and interaction that I am having with my clients and my fans. I have been visited by collectors from all over the world, some purchasing their second or third piece. People here talk to me and so they understand what I am doing. I show them improvisational demonstrations and that is also part of the process.

In a perfect world what would you want your studio to look like?
If I had the perfect studio, I would still have my studio here on the curb, but I would have my gallery in a storefront like that one (he points to a gallery in front of us). People could walk in and out from the storefront. That would be ideal. People would come from all over the world and see my latest work. But weather permitting I would still work from outside.

If your work had a sound track what would it be?
It is interesting that you asked me that because I have actually done demonstrations that had sound tracks. I listen to a lot of classic jazz. I love Miles Davis. Probably a soundtrack along those lines that speaks to the improvisational quality of what I am doing. Probably like his Kinda Blue sound. There is definitely a rhythm in what I am doing. I have to be in that rhythm and things have to be just right. The weather and elements are also a huge factor.

Do you have a theme in your most recent work?
My most recent work is reclining studies. I actually try every few months to get into something new. I like motifs and movement poses. I will do a drawing and do 10-12 versions of it and no two will be exactly alike. Lately I have been doing a lot of reclining studies and seated studies.

You work from photographs, are these pictures that you find?
I take a lot of photos but this one here is a friend of mine. I forgot about it and then recently I stumbled upon it. I never did it before, but have wanted to do it. I also do a lot of sketches. Not necessarily for my pieces, but because I like to sketch. There will always be one or two of them that I will set aside and say to myself that I have to do this one.

What do you want people to take away from your work?
I think of my work in technical terms as assimilated, three dimensional drawings based on grids and cross-hatching. Because I get a wide array of people looking at my work, I try to inform them. I like when people ask me about my works. I tell them its three dimensional drawings that are based on grids and depth of field. That always seems to play an important role in my communication with people. And they will walk away appreciative of the time I took to explain.

Peter Smith on Facebook.

Artist Spotlight : K.C. Collins

daylight — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:47:21 +0000

From his Brooklyn, NY beginnings to the present day in Austin, TX. K.C. remains moving his art forward steadily developing his own visual language. From Inspiration to creation and concept to painting, take a closer look into the artists. Enjoy!

What are you currently working on?
I have a show lined up in September at the Julia Butridge gallery in Austin. It’s the biggest space I’ve ever been given, so I’m really excited about it. I’m looking to show some larger works and build on this 3 dimensional painting concept. Other than the show I’m just finishing up with this years proposals, promotions and marketing stuff. You know…. The office side of studio life.

Tell us about your process from inspiration to execution.
My biggest motivator/inspiration is my wife Michelle. She’s a fashion designer and has a line called 81 Poppies. We share a studio/ office so there’s always something visual going on. My peers are also keeping me on my toes. I’m constantly impressed by their progression. I feel very fortunate to have attended Pratt when I did, so many talented people doing such incredible things with their choice of communication.

My process is fairly traditional, in that I put color on a single surface and don’t typically go into the mixed media realm. Sometimes I add spray paint or add the occasional collage element, but most of the time it’s acrylic on paper, birch panels, or canvas. For me the sketchbook is really important in developing the rhythm of the image. As with any other kind of language, visual language needs to be practiced in order to be effective. Which is why I prefer working out general concepts in my sketchbook before moving to a painting.

What have you been listening to lately?
I always listen to music when I run, and this is what the shuffle gods gave me on todays short run…. “ The Windex” by Japanther, “Elevators” by OutKast, “Hand made hand gun” P.O.S.”, “No Kings” El-P & Tame One, “One more fucking time” Motorhead, and Jay-Z “Regrets”. I know it’s going to be a really good run if I get “ Morning Breath” first.

If your work had a soundtrack what would it be?
Soundtrack… I don’t know man… is Rick Rubin available?

What do you want people to take away from your work when they see it?
Hopefully they take the painting away and leave me some cash! To be serious…. If they take anything away I’m happy. The viewer has to be willing to engage in the process, and the image has to be strong enough to initiate that conversation. So it’s a weird balance.

What does the future hold for you?
I like this Steve Jobs quote… “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in the future. You have to trust in something- your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. “

Where can we find you?
You can find me in Austin…
studio189.com
twitter.com/#!/KCstudio189
studio189.storenvy.com
www.grayduckgallery.com

Curfew Cast Vol 9. – James Lucius Gray – Valentine’s Slay (mix)

daylight — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:03 +0000

In preparation for next weeks celebration of love or the publicized reminder of having none. James Lucius Gray, comes through with the eclectic blend of a lovers highs and lows captured on record with the Valentine’s Slay mix. Enjoy the trip!

For more on James check out
Take A Record
mixcloud

James Lucius Gray – Valentine’s Slay (mix)

Paul Simon – 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Rome – Two Against One
Citizen Cope – Theresa
Massive Attack – Paradise Circus (Zed’s Dead Remix)
Plan B – She Said (16 Bit Remix)
Buddy Guy – Baby, Please Don’t Leave Me
Outkast – Vibrate
Awolnation – Sail (Mohzus Dub Step Remix)
Pharcyde – Passin Me By (Fly As Pie Remix)
Slakah The Beatchild – Something Forever
Kimbra – Settle Down (M-Phazes Remix)
Bjork – I Miss You (Remix)
KRS One – Love’s Gonna Get’cha
Q-Tip – Let’s Ride
Q-Tip – Life Is Better (Feat. Norah Jones)
Thom Yorke – Black Swan
The Black Keys – The Only One
Tangoterje - Can’t Help It / Let Love Enter /
Rolling Stones – Emotional Rescue

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The Public Sculptures of Mark Jenkins

cassetteswontlisten — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:35:55 +0000

I’ve always been a huge fan of non-commissioned public street sculptures. The work of Mark Jenkins caught my eye about a year ago while flipping through the Outcasts book by the Lazarides Gallery. His work includes equal parts social commentary and humor, a great equation for great street art.

More via Mark Jenkins’ website. via Boing Boing

Dfalt – The Stupid Rifle Mixtape Volume 2

daylight — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:44 +0000

Dfalt, the side project of Cassettes Won’t Listen, has followed up his debut mix with a second volume featuring 8 brand new tracks from his upcoming debut album. Get the free download and tracklist via CWL’s Soundcloud page below.

Tracklist:
1. Orchard Street
2. Wrongbed
3. I See It Another Way
4. Crimes
5. 11
6. Huzzah
7. Already Thing
8. Everything

Artist Spotlight: Whole Wheat (part 1 of 2)

daylight — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:42:49 +0000

This week we shine the Daylight Curfew spotlight on lo-fi folk maestro, Brian Austin aka Whole Wheat. The New Jersey born and bred musician writes songs in his basement using an analog 8-track where tape hiss and wobbly overdubs are encouraged and welcomed. His songs resonate with his feelings towards love, loss, pop culture, and humor. One can’t help but hear influences stemming from Daniel Johnston, early Beck and Sebadoh throughout his catalog. This interview was conducted via text message between Brian and Daylight Curfew’s own Cassettes Won’t Listen. Stay tuned next week for the dramatic conclusion. But for now, press play, sit back and enjoy the interaction between two artists and their phones.