Two Virgins

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview John Morrison over a cup of orange tea. John Morrison is a talented artist and writer who prominently puts on for the city of Philadelphia. You may have read his work in publications like NPR Music or Bandcamp Daily, and you may have heard him on the air at NPR's World Cafe. He also co-hosts the podcast "Serious Rap Shit," where he shares his perspective on the latest happenings in both hip-hop and life. Sam and Teresa dig into what made him want to write about music and some of his favorite projects of the year.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Xenia Rubinos over a cup of caramel apple cider. Xenia is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter whose sound draws influences ranging from Caribbean rhythms to minimalism and indie rock. In 2016, she released her album Black Terry Cat to critical acclaim and was named the 11th best album of 2016 by NPR. On October 15, Xenia released her third project Una Rosa. Xenia talks to Teresa and Sam about listening to old music tapes, playing around with electronic sounds, as well as dressing up as grapes for Halloween.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview RP Boo over a glass of cherry soda. RP Boo (Kavain W Space) is a Chicago-based musician who is cited as one of the originators of Footwork — the fast, rhythmically syncopated music & dance style often referred to as the offshoot of Chicago house. In September, RP Boo released Established!, his fourth full-length for Planet Mu. RP Boo talks to Teresa and Sam about performing at Pitchfork, continuously innovating with his music, and the origins of Footwork.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview black over a jack-o-lantern float. black is a rapper from New York City who began recording over the pandemic lockdown period. His music bridges a braggadocio tone with hilarious lyrics. His newest album JAZZ FOR JESUS has been a breakout for him — showcasing his unique style over a variety of beats. Sam and Teresa talk to black about his journey to creating music and his goals for his newest project. 

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Shigeru Ishihara (aka DJ Scotch Egg) over a cup of babyccino. Ishihara is a Berlin-based Japanese producer known for melting breakcore, gabber, and chiptune sounds. His newest project, TEWARI, is released under new project Scotch Rolex, and draws heavily from Ugandan influences. Ishihara talks to Teresa and Sam about how traveling influences his music, experimenting with different collaborators, and spending time in the Nyege Nyege Villa for a residency in Uganda.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Angry Blackmen over a cup of honey coffee. Quentin Branch and Brian Warren are the Chicago-based rappers behind Angry Blackmen (ABM). In 2019, the experimental hip hop duo released their debut EP TALKSHIT! to critical acclaim. Most recently, ABM released REALITY! under label Deathbomb Arc. ABM talks to Teresa and Sam about their Chicago influences, how the two creatives met, as well as weaving social commentary into their lyrics.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Elizabeth Lo over a glass of cereal milk. Elizabeth Lo is an award-winning nonfiction filmmaker whose work has been showcased internationally, including at Sundance, MoMA Museum of Modern Art, and SXSW. Her debut feature, Stray, was released in 2021. It won the Top Jury Prize at Hot Docs and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and Critics Choice Award. Lo talks to Sam and Teresa about her fascination with documentaries, following dogs in Turkey, as well as the process of editing, directing, writing, and producing her own film.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Matteus Huvaere (a.k.a. LilEmoBoy) over a glass of strawberry milk. Matteus is an interdisciplinary audio and visual artist from Detroit, Michigan. Matteus talks to Teresa and Sam about studying art formally, draining Lake Superior, and New York City's trash.

On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Jeffrey Gibson over a cup of Clementine IZZE. Jeffrey Gibson is an American painter and sculptor of Choctaw-Cherokee heritage. He is known for his works which often combine elements of traditional Native American art with contemporary aesthetic and material references. Gibson is also recipient of a 2019 MacArthur Foundation Genius grant. Gibson talks to Teresa and Sam about his meditations on art and life, the nature of scale in his work, as well as creating installations en masse.

On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Pink Navel over a Strawberry Kiwi Capri Sun. Pink Navel is a rapper and instrumentalist hailing from Boston. Navel recently released their album Epic, which is full of off-the-walls rap and fascinating instrumentals. They are also part of the Maine-based crew Ruby Yacht, which includes members R.A.P. Ferriera, Kenny Segal, Hemlock Ernst, and SB The Moor among others. Teresa and Sam talk to Pink Navel about how they first began creating music and the sources behind the samples on Epic.