I first became aware of Craig Wedren in high school and discovering new bands that resonated with you was absolute magic. You had to work for it. You were lucky if you got tipped off by a knowledgeable friend, or read a review in the odd zine to serve as an access point into the psyche of a new sonic hero, broadcasting from some far-off corner of an as-yet unexplored world. In this particular instance, that corner was Washington, D.C., and that band was Shudder To Think.

I had the pleasure of attending a sound bath and meditation that Craig helped facilitate at the Silver Lake Independent Jewish Community Center earlier this year. Inspired by the journey he took the class on, I asked if he might be down to connect and talk all things magickal. We visit about his experience working on the score for the Showtime smash hit series Yellowjackets along with co-composer Anna Waronker, his own experiences with plant medicine, the alchemical mystery that is music making and music receiving, and much more.

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