Signifying Something
Signifying Something
Podcast Description
Signifying Something is an immersive interview and new-music podcast hosted by Steve Flato. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a contemporary artist or musician, centered around a distinctive piece of newly released (or forthcoming) work. Through candid dialogue and contextualized listening, the show uncovers how these pieces emerge from personal inquiry, technological relationships, and sonic curiosity. Ideal for adventurous listeners and curious creators alike.
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The podcast delves into various themes within the realm of contemporary music and art, exploring personal inquiry, sonic curiosity, and technological relationships. Episodes include discussions about the artistic journey of musicians like Matt Weston, who reflects on his musical upbringing and collaborations, as well as Christina Carter, who talks about her intimate connection with loss during her creative process. The show frequently highlights experimental approaches and individual narratives in the creative arts.
Signifying Something is an immersive interview and new-music podcast hosted by Steve Flato. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a contemporary artist or musician, centered around a distinctive piece of newly released (or forthcoming) work. Through candid dialogue and contextualized listening, the show uncovers how these pieces emerge from personal inquiry, technological relationships, and sonic curiosity. Ideal for adventurous listeners and curious creators alike.
(This episode was originally released October 8th, 2021)
On today’s episode, Steve Flato speaks with Matt Weston. Steve and Matt discuss Matt’s musical upbringing; his time studying with Milford Graves and Bill Dixon at Bennington College; his time in Chicago in the mid 90’s; and Matt’s trajectory over the course of his career.
Weston plays percussion and electronics, and has performed throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. He has appeared on CNN, VH1, and CBS TV. He has studied and/or collaborated with Arthur Brooks, Bill Callahan/Smog, Bill Dixon, Kevin Drumm, Paul Flaherty, Charles Gayle, Milford Graves, Mary Halvorson, Le Quan Ninh, Bob Marsh, Ben Miller (ex-Destroy All Monsters), Roger Miller (Mission of Burma), Jim O’Rourke, Jeff Parker, Jack Wright, and many others.
His work has earned critical praise from such publications as the Wire, the Village Voice, Signal To Noise, Cadence, All About Jazz, Grooves, and Bananafish. His solo works have garnered international acclaim, as have his recordings with Barn Owl, Tizzy, and Thrillpillow. He has recorded for the Tautology, Sachimay, Breaking World Records, Imvated, Crank Satori, BoxMedia, and Drag City labels. He currently records for his own 7272Music label. In addition to his solo work, Weston is currently a member of the Arthur Brooks Ensemble V; and Arc Pair with drummer Amanda Kraus.
Visit signifyingsomething.bandcamp.com to donate to the show and get a lossless download of Matt Weston’s “Fear of Insomnia”.
intro & background music: steve flato
“fear of insomnia” used by permission of Matt Weston
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