Ben Watt | Clocktower Gallery & Radio

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Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 4/16/10

The eclectic band Hess Is Morereleased their 10-song LP Hits on Nublu Records, evidence enough of their expansive musical tastes and abilities. But just to leave no doubt in his listeners' minds, Hess stops by the Clocktower to talk.

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Jen Lyon, MeanRed Productions

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 4/9/10

AIR's Jeannie Hopper chats with Jen Lyon, co-founder with Katie Longmyer of MeanRed Productions. yon tells of the various triumphs and setbacks that led to the foundation of MeanRed and related ventures Good Peoples and BKLYN Yard.

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Groove Armada

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 4/2/10

Jeannie Hopper speaks to both the taller and the shorter halves of Groove Armada about the place of and Tim Love Lee in their earliest collaborations, which began "in a town called Cambridge."

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DJ Culture

Scott Hardkiss

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 2/5/10

Scott Hardkis's 2010 debut full-length album Technicolor Dreamer is a notable expansion of the musician's talents and curiosities, noticeable in more than just the eye-catching jacket design.

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Lisa Shaw

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 8/3/09

AIR's Jeannie Hopper speaks with musician Lisa Shaw about her album Free released through Salted Music, Miguel Miggs' independent record label. Shaw is a staple of the house music scene, and one of its most exciting and innovative voices.

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Adam Hertz, Blue Note International

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 6/30/09

AIR's Jeannie Hopper speaks with Blue Note International's Adam Hertz; they discuss the artistic lineage of Blue Note and the various venues - among them the Highline Ballroom and B.B. King Blues Club.

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Gustavo Santaolalla of Bajofondo

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 9/22/08

Art Radio's Jeannie Hopper interviews Academy Award winning musician and composer Gustavo Santaolalla of Bajofondo, a contemporary tango outfit. Santaolalla has written music for many films, including Brokeback Mountain and The Motorcycle Diaries.

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DJ Strangefruit

Hosted by Jeannie Hopper

Originally aired 9/1/08

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General sponsored house music legend DJ Strangefruit live at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center's Warm Up summer concert series in 2008. Strangefruit is also a member of the band Mungolian Jet Set. This program is in 2 parts.

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DJ Culture

CX KiDTRONiK and INF-ONE

Originally aired 8/25/08

CX KiDTRONiK played a few DJ sets at P.S.1's Warm Up on August 2, 2008, the day hosted by the Black Rock Coalition, and was joined by colleague INF-ONE here and there. His album on StonesThrow is under the band name KRAK ATTACK.

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DJ Dex aka Nomadico

Originally aired 7/14/08

Underground Resistance DJ and Producer Dex aka Nomadico performs at MoMA P.S.1 putting his years of studying electronic music, fusion, latin funk, technology and Detroit techno to good use. Recorded live at P.S.1's 2008 summer music series, Warm Up.

RADIO // DJ Culture DJ Julius Papp, NeoDisco Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper talks with Julius about his DJ career spanning 3 decades, his record productions including his latest release "Music Is The Key" and his record label NeoDisco. Jeannie Hopper talks with Julius about his DJ career spanning 3 decades, his record productions including his latest release "Music Is The Key" and his record label NeoDisco. West Coast based by way of Montreal, Julius' DJ career began on the rave... Originally aired 2/11/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture DJ Cedric Woo, Ride Into Freedom Radio show Cedric Woo, a masterful DJ who is part of the Voices Collective and Deep Frequency, constructed an exclusive mix made especially for the Clocktower. According to Woo, the sweet sound of freedom consists of strictly smooth grooves. Enjoy the ride. Cedric Woo, a masterful DJ who is part of the elusive Voices Collective and is a resident DJ for Deep Frequency, constructed an exclusive mix made especially for the Clocktower. This "Ride Into Freedom" ebbs and flows fluidly, mixing subtle beats... Originally aired 6/18/12 Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture DJ Shakey, The Illustrated Interview Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper sits down with Julie Covello aka DJ Shakey to talk Hobo-tech, Electro-Swing, snowboarding, living life at Rubalad, alternative audio controllers, Ableton Live, Moldover, the Warper Party, and working in the Clocktower Gallery. Jeannie Hopper sits down with Julie Covello aka DJ Shakey to talk Hobo-tech, Electro-Swing, her snowboarding beginnings, life at the living party known as Rubulad, her passion for alternative audio controllers, Ableton Live, the musician/inventor... Originally aired 1/30/12 Listen Read More »
RADIO // DJ Culture Kraak & Smaak Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper interviews and plays music with Mark Kneppers of Kraak & Smaak, one of the group's three core studio members. After bonding over a slavish devotion to vinyl and a love for classic funk they created their debut album, Boogie Angst. Jeannie Hopper interviews and plays music with Mark Kneppers of Kraak & Smaak. Wim Plug, Oscar De Jong, and Kneppers are the group's core studio members. After originally bonding over a slavish devotion to vinyl and a love for classic funk... Originally aired 1/16/12 Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture Bonobo & Nickodemus Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper caught up with Bonobo and DJ Nickodemus to discuss 2011 musical and social projects, new albums Black Sands and Moon People, and where they're at in the ever changing technical landscape of tools for DJ'ing and performing. Jeannie Hopper caught up with Bonobo and DJ Nickodemus to discuss their projects, and where they're at in the ever changing technical landscape of tools for DJ'ing and performing. Bonobo produces beautifully rhythmic and groovin' tunes. His latest... Originally aired 12/5/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture Captain Planet & DJ DRM of Bastard Jazz Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Cookin' Gumbo is Captain Planet's first full length album and is a 2011 release on DJ DRM's Brooklyn-based label Bastard Jazz. The two sit down with Jeannie Hopper to talk and play tracks celebrating their joy of fusion and embrace of global styles. Charlie B. Wilder aka Captain Planet started crate digging (searching for music in record bins of shops) for unique vinyl releases from the five continents. Like the animated series he's taken his name from, his style as a DJ and producer is a... Originally aired 9/26/11 Listen Read More »
RADIO // DJ Culture Qool Marv Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show This concert was held around the time Grand Central Records released "Grand Central Translation," Qool Marv's first mixed CD. This live set was recorded May 8, 2004 at Marv's "Buttamilk Party," at the Roadhouse in Manchester, England. Qool Marv caught the attention of the UK label Grand Central Records, after making a long-lasting impression on the New York club scene. He also did the spinning for Prince during a hiatus from performing that lasted through the the star's "Wear... Originally aired 6/20/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture Kruder & Dorfmeister, G-Stone Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Our Jeannie Hopper sat down with the Austrian dub remix masters Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister in New York after a nine year absence. They catch us up on their label G-Stone now celebrating its 16-year anniversary with a collection featuring... Originally aired 10/22/10 Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture Sister Gertrude Morgan Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Host Jeannie Hopper takes us on a journey into the life of Sister Gertrude Morgan (1900-1980), a preacher, musician, poet, and artist who resettled in New Orleans at the age of 39 to "carry God’s message to the headquarters of sin." Host Jeannie Hopper takes us on a journey into the life of Sister Gertrude Morgan (1900-1980), a preacher, musician, poet, and artist who resettled in New Orleans at the age of 39 to "carry God’s message to the headquarters of sin." In 2010 a... Originally aired 9/9/10 Listen Read More »