While

working on the Creative Class issue of The Culture Crush magazine, we sit down with

artists How and Nosm out at their Long Island City studio to talk about

their careers. From their beginnings as graffiti artists in Europe, to

their arrival in New York City, and eventual breakout into the world of

fine art, their work touches so many communities.

Listen

in as we talk about our work in progress documenting different aspects

of their world, as well as some of their upcoming projects and the

characters we encounter along the way. Just don't call it street art.

The

Culture Crush founder Debra Scherer pays a visit to Zee Polidori and

Rupert Meaker high up in the Hollywood Hills to talk all things

anti-fashion. With their Buddhistpunk label, they are on a continual

search for like-minded creatives, and have many of the coolest

up-and-coming artists and designers in their orbit, from Fairfax Queen

Sarah Parker to anarchist textile customizer Dr. Noki.

They

are featured in the new issue of The Culture Crush magazine, titled The

Creative Class Issue, for its exploration of creatives and the

communities that form around them. Listen in while they talk about

turning away from fashion industry trends just prior to the photo shoot

we did together for that issue.

this week's episode, Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips invite Debra to

their Hollywood bungalow just as they are getting ready to kick off a

special, limited engagement Luna reunion tour. Debra

has worked with Dean and Britta many times, documenting their rehearsals

and live performances over the past couple of years, and the videos are

fun sort of patchworks that capture the vibe in that Culture Crush way.

since they recorded their first record. Its incredible how they always

manage to somehow sit high above the trap that is nostalgia with their

ageless sound. Listen in while Dean and Britta discuss all things Luna and how it feels to have the band back together.

On

this week's episode, Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips invite Debra to

their Hollywood bungalow just as they are getting ready to kick off a

special, limited engagement Luna reunion tour. Debra

has worked with Dean and Britta many times, documenting their rehearsals

and live performances over the past couple of years, and the videos are

fun sort of patchworks that capture the vibe in that Culture Crush way.

It's been ten years since the members of Luna parted ways, and a good twenty years

since they recorded their first record. Its incredible how they always

manage to somehow sit high above the trap that is nostalgia with their

ageless sound. Listen in while Dean and Britta discuss all things Luna and how it feels to have the band back together.

This

week, Debra heads out to visit musician and composer Dan Tepfer, one of

her most frequent collaborators on The Culture Crush's short film work.

Some of the most beautiful scores are original improvisations Dan has

recorded in his studio, on the road, and even at The Culture Crush

studio, where, of course, there is a piano.

They

discuss the changing music industry, the relationship between music and

comedic improvisation, and Dan even plays a few tunes of his own. Just

off touring with Jazz legend Lee Konitz, Dan took a minute away from

working on his latest symphony to sit down with Debra and discuss their

working process and some of their favorite projects so far.

On

this week's episode, Debra and Mesh are in Paris for the launch of his

new brand during Paris Fashion Week. Is it a reaction to the cynicism

that has seeped into the industry due to the throwaway nature of

endlessly chasing trends? 

Listen

in while they compare and contrast the nature of luxury products with

the nature of media brands on and offline. Isn't there enough throwaway media too? And how do you deal with the the daunting task of

throwing your own hat in the ring when the amount of brands, both in

product and media, keeps exponentially growing? Their reaction seems to be a matter of time.

In

this episode of The Culture Crush, founder Debra Scherer continues the

dialogue with fashion industry veteran Mesh Chhibber as they try to

address some unintended consequences of the digital age.

From

the lost role of fashion journalists, to the new obsession with wearable

technology, it seems both industries are stumbling in this new,

uncomfortable relationship. While there sometimes can be very little

criticism when it comes to show reviews, that gap in the conversation

leaves the genre with very little impact on sales. And while the tech

world obsesses over wearables, one key player seems to be behaving as

the ultimate fashion victim. Irrationality rules the day!

The

fashion business has moved from its elitist insider ethos to a more

inclusive, broad interest category encompassing every aspect of our

lives, so much so that now everything is fashion. Join The Culture Crush

founder Debra Scherer as she tells stories from the front lines of the

fashion industry, and makes connections between fashionable things

through interviews and discussions with the story makers she profiles

and collaborates with.

In

this first episode, Debra is joined by fashion communications industry

veteran Mesh Chhibber, as they recount the story of meeting in Paris in

the 1990's, while she was an editor at French Vogue, and he was working

with John Galliano. They

explore how the business has changed, both for the good and the bad,

while making the case for Mr. Galliano's role as new creative director

of Maison Margiela.

The

conversation continues between The Culture Crush founder Debra Scherer,

and fashion communications veteran Mesh Chhibber. On this episode, we

pick up our discussion about recent editorial projects, and continue to

find connections between things. 

What

do The Gap and Rough Trade Records have in common? Much more than you

might think. Includes an interview with Art Twain, the man who originally

branded The Gap, and wrote some of the most memorable ads and jingles for both Levi's and The Gap, as well as a few words from one of the owners of

Rough Trade, Nigel House.