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new Michael Schenker, Darkness and Primal Fear plus Junkyard, Kingdom Come and more! Getting up on the down stroke
Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/matt-raw Matt Raw, Interim VP of Design at The New York Times, and his team have a tough job. Their work is seen by millions every day who come to the Times website and apps for information they can trust, presented clearly, across platforms, striking a stylistic balance between tradition and innovation. Somehow they approach the pressure of their work with grace. n this episode, we talk with Matt about what it means to design for a mission-driven organization in a time of profound technological and cultural change. Matt shares how his team is navigating the tension between tradition and evolution, how they balance experimentation with editorial integrity, and why even the smallest interface details can carry the weight of institutional trust. We also explore how the Times is adapting to new reader habits, the impact of generative AI on journalism and design, and why listening deeply to colleagues and readers remains a superpower for their team. If you missed it earlier this month, Matt also interviewed us for an AMA at the Times' headquarters in Manhattan. Also, stay tuned after our conversation with Matt (or listen to the embedded audio below) for a special with the Australian design agency Noize uses Wix Studio to create amazing sites for top brands. Bio Matt Raw is a product design leader with over 15 years of experience creating user-centered digital products and services. As interim Vice President of Product Design Culture and Operations at The New York Times, he helps product designers thrive, runs design operations, and oversees the shared design studio. He has built and led teams of designers, managers, and leaders who deliver exceptional work spanning strategy to execution. Raw also teaches advanced UX fundamentals to MFA students at the School of Visual Arts, focusing on insight-centered problem definition and rapid validation through lightweight prototyping. His mission is empowering product designers to craft meaningful experiences for millions of users worldwide. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books: You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. Upgrade to paid ***
Noize and I, have a discussion on American Events. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 15 - Who's Really Running the Show * Part 1
new Helloween, Alice Cooper, Sabaton and Bangalore Choir plus plenty of deep Ozzy. We'll meet in the end..
Noize, interviews the mind behind the podcast.To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 4: Episode 3 - Who is The You Gotta Laugh Podcast.
Noize and I, break down the original movie Halloween. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 5: Episode 1 - The Devil's Eyes.
new Enuff Z'nuff, Glenn Hughes, Ellefson / Soto and Alice Cooper! The chosen.
The Atlanta art community is second to none. The scene is so vibrant, diverse and supportive in so many ways. Courtney Brooks has been on the scene as an artist and curator for many years. She recently got the opportunity to open her own gallery space, CBrooks Gallery, and take her creative vision to the next level. We caught up to Courtney live in her gallery space to talk about her growth as curator from to doing pop-up shows to running a gallery space, balancing her artistic practice with curating and how to pour into yourself after you do so much for others. It's that good art talk you love to hear on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 204 topics include:operating an art galleryspecial art residency integrating art into residential spacesKnow Regrets inaugural show at CBrooks Art Gallerygrowth in curating from pop-ups to galleriesJourney of a Black Girl projectmaking art focused on Black girls/womentaking care of yourselfCourtney Brooks Bio:An avid supporter for all creatives, Courtney is proud to be a visual artist first and is not afraid to experiment with various mediums like, watercolor, acrylic, oils and photography. Through personal experiences, traveling aboard, whether teaching art classes, painting on canvas or walls, her love for art and building relationships have led to a journey of curating. Since 2014, she developed professional skills that have provided a platform for her peers through creative direction,team building, private and community fundraising events, solo shows and group exhibitions. The significance of the work Courtney has contributed thus far has opened many opportunities. She is the former a Gallery Director and curator of the Southeast Community Cultural Center, known as the ArtsXchange's Jack Sinclair Gallery. In addition, the first woman of color Curator- in- Residence for Art the Atlanta BeltLine, where she will have the freedom to transform a public art space. Brooks has a gift to work with a wide range of entrepreneurs, small businesses, grass root based organizations and collaborates with emerging to established visual artists of multiple disciplines, cultures and backgrounds. Along with assisting artists/ muralist as a curator, she focuses on understanding the creative process and undiscovered narratives that provides a sense of urgency. Her goal is to help maximize artists' potential and expand the visibility in their careers. She understands that being curator carries a role with great expectations and It is a privilege to share work from private collections, establish studio visits and handle concepts with care.See more: Courtney Brooks' website + Courtney Brooks IG @cbrooksartFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast
Hot Stuff is a tech/house music podcast. Please check out this great session of high-energy music. Artist names and song titles are in order of play... DJ SKT-MUST BE A REASON, DOM DOLLA-TAKE IT, JOSEMENT-ALL NIGHT LONG, DOM DOLLA-MOVING BLIND, LEANDRO Da SILVA-JUMPING, MIGUEL BASTIDA-BOMER, BLACK V NECK-AH AH AH, NOIZE and FAST EDDIE-HANDS UP, PICKLE-BODY WORK, MIKE McFLY-STEAM ROLLA, LADY GAGA-JUST DANCE, FISHER-YOU LITTLE BEAUTY, JOEL CORRY-THE PARADE, CHRIS LAKE-DECEIVER, DOMBRESKY-SOUL SACRIFICE, GUILLE PLACENCIA-THE SONIC BUSTERS, LUCATI-CLUB MUSIC, IDRIS-GIRL WITH THE BAT, THOMAS NEWSON-DO YOU LIKE IT, MARTIN SOLVEIG-INTOXICATED, FLUX PAVILION-I CAN STOP, DEAD SPACE-KUDU, KOLSCH-GREY, OFFAIAH-CHEDDAR, BAD BUNNY-I LIKE IT, VENGABOYS-BOOM, BOOM. End. Thanks for listening from Ken Steele.
Another wonderful secret. Trouble, Tora Tora and Kingdom Come plus new Firehouse, Dirkschneider and the Old Gang and more!
new KK Downing, Grave Digger and Dead Daisies plus Joe Perry Project, Dokken, Warrant and more!
To understand what it takes to have a long career in this art game we have to talk to the people that have been doing for decades. LaShun Beal has been making and selling art for 50 years. He's seen all facets of the art world and has a lot of gems to give on working with galleries, the approach to creating, how to survived at art festivals and more. We talk about the age old question what is a style for an artists and how to interact with potential collectors. After a little art break where your boy JBarber had to get into show mode we are back in these art streets bringing you the best in Black art. It's the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 203 topics include:50 years in the art gamephases in an art careercreating with no limitswhat is a style?doing outdoor festivalsthe business of arthow to deal with galleriesthe creative processLaShun Beal, contemporary, figurative artist, born January 28, 1962, has dedicated his career to perfecting his art. He is a native of Detroit who now resides in the Houston area.He challenges and expresses himself through many mediums. The ground surfaces and canvases that he uses have their own distinctive character and matchless capacity which gives voice to his work and complements his unique style.After mastering the technical subtleties of different mediums and subject matters, Beal is content with the spirit that drives him to create a particular work of art; and, the evolution of his progress which is exemplified in his creations.He has done extensive traveling throughout Europe, South America and the Far East which has afforded him the opportunity to witness other cultures which is reflected in his art. Beal states, “As an artist, I must be free to choose what I do. I enjoy the process of creating with no limits. That is my vision . . . to let the viewer experience the depth of my range as an artist from their own perspective”.He translates his creativity into imagery while simultaneously masterfully using the mediums of acrylic paint, clay, oil pastels and graphite in his work. See more: LaShun Beal's website + LaShun Beal IG @lashunbealFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudio
Mercury Rising! Turning up the heat with a theme show featuring Alice Cooper, King Kobra, Lizzy Borden, Black 'N Blue and so much more
new Sebastian Bach and Ghost plus vintage Gilby Clarke, Winery Dogs, Tigertailz and more!
new Helloween, Volbeat, Dead Daisies, Primal Fear and more! Phew!
Headlining the Platform One tent, Willowfly chatted to Kieren about this being only their third ever gig, their love for Weezer, and plans for new music.
Noize and I, discuss a few American events.
New Danko Jones, Alice Cooper, Alcatrazz, Sabaton and Glenn Hughes! Corrupting the counter-culture
new Doro and Babylon AD plus Rainbow, Zebra and Electric Boys!
new Tony Iommi, Ghost and Giant plus Krokus, Lord Tracy and more!
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by British pop icon Chesney Hawkes. Best known for his timeless hit ‘The One and Only', Chesney talks about the momentum behind his new music — including the Radio 2 A-list success of ‘Get A Hold of Yourself'. He dives into his new album, Living Arrows, out now. It is a raw and heartfelt collection inspired by Kahlil Gibran's poem, ‘On Children'. Exploring themes of love, family, and growth, the album pairs candid songwriting with uplifting pop-rock. We dive deep into the stories behind the songs, as Chesney shares what it was like working with BRIT Award-winning producer Jake Gosling and welcomes contributions from Nik Kershaw and his brother Jodie Hawkes. Chesney also reflects on his recent appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, where he finished in fifth place and connected with a new generation of fans. Don't miss this inspiring and entertaining conversation — tune in now to hear the whole story behind ‘Living Arrows', Chesney's creative rebirth, and his time in the Big Brother house. Or listen via YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RSS – Find The XS Noize Podcast's complete archive of episodes here. Previous XS Noize Podcast guests include legends and trailblazers such as John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, The Twang, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, Michael Head — and many more.
new Faster Pussycat, Mob Rules and Buckcherry plus Fastway, Don Docken and more!
In-depth with Gene Simmons as my special guest plus Airbourne, Jetboy and brand new Dirkschneider & the Old Gang!
new Primal Fear plus Every Mother's Nightmare, Extreme, Lords Of The New Church and more!
Ceramicist, Malene Barnett, returns to the Noize! We learned all about her amazing book Crafted Kinship and now we learn all about her artistic practice. From designing rugs to ceramics walls Malene's curiosity and passion has pushed her in new directions. After discovering her love for hand building clay she has been on a journey to learn the craft and make work in all forms. We talk about her ceramic murals, how residencies helped her learn about ceramics, being a part of a community of artists, and the structure she uses to keep her on track in the studio. Malene has some great insights in to clay and how it connects her to her ancestors. More of that good art talk that you love on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 202 topics include:Crafted Kinship world tourworking in clayfinding residencies to study clay being a part of the ceramics communitybeing objective about your worksturcture and discipline in art practiceceramic muralstraveling to Ghana for research Malene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile surface designer, and community builder. She earned her MFA in ceramics from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and undergraduate degrees in fashion illustration and textile surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene received a Fulbright Award to travel to Jamaica in 2022–23 as the visiting artist at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston. Malene's art reflects her African Caribbean heritage, building on her ancestral legacy of mark-making as a visual identity, and has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City, the African American Museum of Dallas, and Temple Contemporary in Philadelphia. Malene's art and design work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Galerie, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Departures, and Interior Design. In addition, Malene hosts lectures on advocating for African Caribbean ceramic traditions and has participated in residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, the Hambidge Center, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In 2024, Malene released her first book, “Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers” (Hachette), which includes interviews with over 60 artists of Caribbean heritage, taking readers on an important journey through the world of Black Caribbean creativity. This groundbreaking collection is the first to feature Caribbean makers' intimate stories of their artmaking processes, and how their countries of origin—the “land” —influences and informs how and what they create. See more: Malene Barnett website + Malene Barnett IG @malene.barnettFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast
new Alice Cooper group, Sabaton and Wednesday 13 plus Rush, Wolfsbane and more!
Badlands, Alcatrazz and King's X plus new Buckcherry and much more! Dig it!
new Ghost, Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith and Grave Digger plus Rush, Alice Cooper and more!
new LA Guns, Robin Zander and Danko Jones plus Tesla, Hanoi Rocks and more!
new Smith / Kotzen, Mob Rules and Jeff Scott Soto plus KIX, Salty Dog and more!
1. Hide Away - Invaderz, Opgekonkerd 2. Time Heist - Deadly Guns, Tha Watcher 3. The Roof - HET POMPSTATION, illuszion, Yung Petsi 4. ONLY DEATH (TEGULA x JAWS EDIT) - Deezl 5. The Core Citadel (Official Dominator 2024 Anthem) - N-Vitral, Tha Watcher 6. Pump This Party - Vieze Asbak 7. Fight Club (feat. Reflexx) (2024 Remix) - Unicorn On Ketamine 8. Pagan totem - Billx, Anna Timofei 9. PRAY FOR ME - LunaKorpz 10. ON FIRE - Dimitri K, Toza 11. Bob The Builder - GPF 12. Mix The Future - Spitnoise 13. Visions - Drs/ Hard Instruction 14. Blaze It Up - D-Sturb 15. Okay Let's Go! - Major Conspiracy, ItzJoury 16. Legends Never Die - illuszion 17. The Light (Defqon.1 2024 BLACK OST) - Spitnoise, E-Life 18. Earthquake - illuszion 19. Money - Heavy Damage 20. Summer SZN - LunaKorpz 21. Stop Playing - Aversion 22. Go Stupid - Drs, F. Noize 23. Mind Blowing - Drs, Hyperverb 24. KICKS IN YA BRAIN - LunaKorpz 25. Raven - D-Fence, Joel Beukers 26. BANG BANG - Deadly Guns, Dual Damage 27. Yes (Miss K8 Remix) - Angerfist 28. Armageddon - Spitnoise 29. Make You Bounce - F. Noize, Hysta 30. Our Style - Juliex, Tharoza 31. Rush The Flow - Lil Texas 32. Gettin' Closer - Elite Enemy, LunaKorpz 33. Bullet In Your Chest - Pinotello, NRKI 34. Stay High - Irradiate, Satirized 35. Dead To US - Spitnoise, Dither 36. 2 Tha Rhythm - Lil Texas 37. Bassface - Satirized, Lekkerfaces 38. ENERGY - LunaKorpz 39. Game Of Hate - N-Vitral, Bombsquad, Barber 40. No Gravity - Barber, Manifest Destiny 41. Kurwa Raketa - Major Conspiracy 42. BTF (ECLIPSE X RWF EDIT) - KENAI 43. Became Hardcore - Spitnoise, Barber 44. Gremlins - F. Noize, S-KILL 45. Haunting Me - Akimbo 46. BREAK THE RULES - LunaKorpz, Revellers 47. Lose Control - Bloodlust, Elite Enemy 48. Move Back - Lil Texas, EQUAL2 49. I Know You Like It - F. Noize, System Overload
new Ricky Warwick plus Manowar, XYZ, Shark Island, Raging Slab and more!
Everywhere you go you'll find artists in community. The Atlanta community has supported and produced some incredible artists like today's guest, Charity Hamidullah. You can see her murals all over the city, her tattoos all of the people and her canvases all over exhibition walls. Charity talks about switching mediums, the artists that inspire her to grow, and how she takes advantage of all the residency opportunities she's had so far. It's more of that good art talk we love on the Noize. Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 199 topics include:switching from tattoos to canvaslearning how to drawgetting into muralsbeing fearless in your art practicehow public art changes spaceexploring mixed mediabeing inspired by other artistsgetting the most out of residencies6 week residency in PortugalCharity Hamidullah is a multi-disciplinary artist from Rochester, New York currently creating in Atlanta, Georgia. Through the exploration of daily life as well as environments; Hamidullah utilizes the power of art to dive deeper into her purpose and connect with others.By way of creativity, Charity embraces her vibrant cultural differences and upbringing to create visual narratives that many can relate to. Her colorful pallets are full of emotion, and life; symbolic of the diversity which co-exist in her story. From powerful abstract lines to impactful imagery, Charity unveils chapters of growth, self-discovery and empowerment.From viewing pieces, it is undeniable that Hamidullah truly travels through her art as she examines different techniques, canvases and mediums. But, no matter the style or approach; it is always made with love and the intention to inspire. See more: Charity Hamidullah website + Charity Hamidullah IG @creatingfreedomnowFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast
Overkill, Bang Tango and Armored Saint plus new David Lee Roth and more!
new Ghost and Jason Bieler of Saigon Kick plus Accept, Michael Monroe, Fastway and more!
Bonham, Joe Perry Project and Savatage plus new Robin McAuley and more!
Don Dokken, Britny Fox and Helloween plus new Avantasia, Hellacopters and more!
Artists know how much of a grind it is to be an artist. So when we see artists exploring and evolving like today's guest Shanneil Clarke we can appreciate the amount of effort that goes into it. Shanneil is out in these art streets, doing shows and building an audience with paintings featuring his unique Black figures. We talk about the essence of his style, the neck pieces, the gold, etc. and the inspiration behind his work. Shanneil talks about his Jamaican roots, how he vibes with collectors and the collab project he did recently with your boy, JBarber. Great incite into a young artist you can get follow on his journey. Right here on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 198 topics include:grinding in the art streetssymbolism of hairbreaking down Shanneil's style: neck pieces, gold, backgroundslife experiences living in Jamaicainfluence of Black cartoon characters in Shanneil's artcollaborative prints with JBarberexploring materialsconnecting with collectorsShanneil Clarke artist statement:Art has always been my ultimate form of self-expression, a passion that has fueled me throughout my life. Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, I spent my youth there before migrating to Pennsylvania in 2000. It was in the vibrant artistic environment of Philadelphia that I found inspiration in street art and historical murals. My art journey began during my time at Springfield High School, where I explored multiple mediums and discovered the joy of creating through various projects. After a brief hiatus, I rediscovered my love for art in 2008, particularly using oil-based medium, which reignited my creative energy. Each body of my work draws inspiration from both history and everyday experiences, crafted to evoke subjective interpretations in the viewer. I firmly believe that art is universal and shaped by each individual's life journey. As an introspective figurative artist, I incorporate natural motifs and floral fabric patterns to express communication and determination in the figures' pursuit of a better life. Each stroke of paint exudes boldness, confidence, and strength, aiming to inspire those who encounter my art. I draw inspiration from a multitude of artists, including Dali, Kevin Williams, Charly Palmer, David Hockney, Basquiat, and Amy Sherald, while also embracing techniques from different eras, like gold leaf and textures. Since moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 2018, I have become actively engaged in the local art community, showcasing my work in various galleries, such as Mint Gallery and Future Dead Artist Gallery. Notably, in 2022, I was featured in an Exhibition sponsored by Amazon Prime during Art Basel Miami. My ultimate goal is to touch hearts and minds with my art, leaving a lasting positive impression on fellow art enthusiasts and inspiring others to express their own passion and creativity. See more: Shanneil Clarke IG @artbys.clarkeFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast
new Ozzy, Love/Hate, Wildhearts and Crazy Lixx plus Anthrax, Ghost and more!
new Michael Wilton of Queensryche, LA Guns and Bonfire plus Europe, Virgin Steele and more!
Today we shine the light on our Caribbean brothers and sisters with Malene Barnett and her amazing book Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers. Melene talks about her heritage and how this incredible book came together. More than 60 artists are featured included some Studio Noize Alumni like April Bey. Malene talks about the connections between Caribbean artists in the diaspora, experimenting with materials, and what it means to be rooted to a place. It's more of that good art talk that we love right here on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 197 topics include:Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makershighlighting Caribbean artists in the diasporagrowing up with parents from the Caribbeanexperimental materials land, climate and sustainability as a themepride in your homelandsocial constructs around artistic disciplinesceramics in the CaribbeanMalene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile surface designer, and community builder. She earned her MFA in ceramics from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and undergraduate degrees in fashion illustration and textile surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene received a Fulbright Award to travel to Jamaica in 2022–23 as the visiting artist at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston.Malene's art reflects her African Caribbean heritage, building on her ancestral legacy of mark-making as a visual identity, and has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City, the African American Museum of Dallas, and Temple Contemporary in Philadelphia. Malene's art and design work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Galerie, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Departures, and Interior Design. In addition, Malene hosts lectures on advocating for African Caribbean ceramic traditions and has participated in residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, the Hambidge Center, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In 2024, Malene released her first book, “Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers” (Hachette), which includes interviews with over 60 artists of Caribbean heritage, taking readers on an important journey through the world of Black Caribbean creativity. This groundbreaking collection is the first to feature Caribbean makers' intimate stories of their artmaking processes, and how their countries of origin—the “land” —influences and informs how and what they create.Malene is also the founder of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, which supports independent Black makers globally. When she's not traveling the world researching Black diasporic aesthetics, Malene resides in Brooklyn, New York.See more: Malene Barnett website + Malene Barnett IG @malene.barnettFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast
new Dream Theater, Hellacopters, Sammy Hagar & Joe Bonamassa plus Edguy, Hurricane and more!
Lynch/Pilson, XYZ, Bruce Dickinson, Winger and much more!
Ariel Dannielle comes back home to the Studio Noize podcast! We been following Ariel since she came on the single digit episodes of the Noize and we love how she has grown as an artist. If you've seen her work you know about her wonderful use of color, her complex compositions and her love of all things girly. She talks about her adventures in these art streets from LA to New York to Chicago and back to Atlanta. We get into her approach to painting and capturing moments, her obsession with painting food, her process of capturing these moments of womanhood/girlhood in her paintings. Its more of that good art talk that you love with one of our favorites. Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 196 topics include:working on solo exhibitionsFeels Like Glitter show at UTA Atlantabeing obsessed with painting foodcapturing moments with friendsartistic influencesusing yourself as referencemaking in different waysexperiencing a residency in Moroccostudio space in Atlantarepresenting womanhood and girlhood in artAriel Dannielle (b. 1991) is an African-American painter born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She graduated from University of West Georgia, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Drawing directly from her life, Ariel creates large-scale paintings that depict the daily experiences of young Black women through her personal and playful lens. She believes in the importance of her artwork to provide a look into Black girlhood/womanhood that can be represented and understood. This acrylic archive has enabled her to explore aspects of the mundane, human vulnerability and sexuality. Influenced by Kerry James Marshall and Mickalene Thomas, Dannielle focuses on developing personal narratives within her portraits that challenge gender and racial stereotypes. By placing herself in the paintings, Dannielle welcomes the viewers to also participate in a process of introspection.Ariel's work has been showcased at the Venice Biennale 2024, California African American Museum, Monique Meloche Gallery, Soco Gallery, UTA Atlanta, Harvey B. Gantt Museum, Mint ATL, The Goat Farm, ZuCot Gallery, Dalton Gallery, Trio Contemporary Art Gallery, Sheetcake Gallery, and Perez Museum Miami. She was MOCA GA Working Artist Fellow of 2019-20 and an Artadia 2018 finalist. She also showcased her first mural with Living Walls x Adult Swim in Atlanta, Georgia in 2022. See more: Ariel Dannielle website + Ariel Dannielle IG @byaridannielleFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast
Airbourne, Shotgun Messiah, Anthrax, Priest and more!
new Thundermother and Black Eyed Sons plus Saxon, Lillian Axe and more!
Off with a bang! Dio, Vicious Rumors, Vandenberg new D-A-D and more!
Out with a bang! New King Diamond, Grave Digger and Sunstorm plus Europe, Britny Fox and more!
Hair Metal: The Soundtrack of Suburban Rebellion The term "hair metal" is often loaded with contradictory emotions. For some, it carries a pejorative tone, evoking images of overproduced, superficial music that prioritized style over substance. For others, it symbolizes a golden era of hedonism and carefree excess—a nostalgic portal to the cultural climate of the 1980s. Whether you're a Gen X'er reliving the glory years of 1981-1987 or a Gen Z'er discovering the era's flamboyant spectacle for the first time, hair metal offers an intriguing entry into a bygone cultural zeitgeist. Origins and Influences: A Hybrid of Excess Hair metal is best understood as an amalgamation of diverse influences: the shock rock theatrics of Alice Cooper and KISS, the virtuosic intensity of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), and the pop hooks reminiscent of 70s classic rock. The genre's genesis can be traced to Los Angeles in the late 1970s and early 1980s, amid the decline of hardcore punk and new wave. Unlike the disaffected rebellion of punk or the cerebral stylings of new wave, hair metal embraced a more commercial, hedonistic ethos that resonated with suburban youth. Key Players and Early Success Van Halen's meteoric rise in the late 70s, driven by Eddie Van Halen's guitar innovation and David Lee Roth's charismatic theatrics, laid much of the groundwork. Yet, it was Quiet Riot that first achieved mainstream success with 1983's Metal Health, the first metal album to reach #1 on the Billboard charts. Their cover of Slade's “Cum on Feel the Noize” exemplified the blend of hard rock bombast and pop sensibility that defined the genre. Simultaneously, Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard of Ozz (1980) featuring Randy Rhoads, redefined what metal could be—dark and heavy, but also catchy and accessible. This formula of blending metal's aggression with pop hooks became the template for hair metal's commercial domination. The Cultural Politics of Hair Metal Unlike punk's overt challenge to conservative politics, hair metal offered rebellion as a commodified spectacle. It was less about collective resistance to authority and more about personal indulgence. The Reagan and Thatcher years saw the rise of neoliberal individualism, and hair metal became the soundtrack to this ethos: drugs, sex, and flashy excess. Bands like Mötley Crüe, with albums such as Shout at the Devil (1983), exemplified this aesthetic, blending occult imagery with glam decadence. However, by the late 80s, the genre began to cannibalize itself. Bands influenced by early hair metal—such as Poison—were producing sanitized versions of the form. By 1988, hair metal had become a bloated commercial enterprise. Simultaneously, the rise of bands like Guns N' Roses and Faster Pussycat, who rejected the cartoonish glam aesthetic, signaled a shift. Mötley Crüe's 1987 album Girls, Girls, Girls symbolized this transition—gone were the lace and makeup, replaced by leather and a grittier image. The Decline: From Cultural Dominance to Nostalgia The genre's decline was swift, for many hastened by the rise of grunge and alternative rock in the early 90s. While I don't discount the raw authenticity of bands like Nirvana, and how it stood in stark contrast to the excesses of hair metal; By 1987 most of the “hair metal” songs were pop music with distorted guitars. Def Leppard's 1983 Pyromania was to be their “Thriller”. This was less an authentic genre, and more a media moniker, and everyone with a Marshall stack and hair spray wanted to use that moniker to get in the business. By the early 90s, the genre was relegated to nostalgia tours and retro compilations, a relic of a pre-grunge world. Mötley Crüe playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AYeS0yG88ymhk7Lrb09Kr... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/