Two Virgins

On this week's episode of Two Virgins, Sam and Teresa interview Samuel Kishi Leopo over a cup of peppermint tea. Samuel Kishi is a Mexican writer and director. In 2019, he premiered Los Lobos at the Berlinale on Category Generation Kplus 2020, where he won Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury Award and Peace Film Award. His film, Mari Pepe, also won the Mexican Academy Award for Best Short Film. Teresa and Sam talk to Samuel about how he got interested in film, the autobiographical roots of Los Lobos, as well as the art of acting.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Seth Parker Woods over a glass of Tomato-Lime Sipper. Woods is both a solo cellist and has performed with groups such as the Ictus Ensemble, Ensemble L’Arsenale, and zone Experimental. He is also part of modern music collective Wild Up, which recently released Julius Eastman Vol. 1: Femenine, the opening entry in the group's multi-volume anthology celebrating Eastman. In the 2021-22 season, Woods also joined the faculty at the University at Buffalo as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar and Visiting Professor. Woods talks to Teresa and Sam about his introduction to the cello, straddling different genres, as well as his relationship with Julius Eastman.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Suzi Analogue over an Oreo Milkshake. Suzi Analogue is an incredible musical artist based out of Miami. In recent years she has become best known for her production work, but she recently released a few singles, which see her moving in a more vocal direction. She also runs the label Never Normal Records, which has released projects from previous Two Virgins guests like JWords. Suzi talks to Teresa and Sam about her musical foundations in Philly, the experience of running a label, and the new direction she is taking with her music.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Cautious Clay over a glass of Snapple Peach Tea. Cautious Clay (Joshua Karpeh) is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and record producer who draws from R&B and indie rock styles. Cautious Clay recently released his first full-length album, Deadpan Love. Cautious Clay talks to Teresa and Sam about his journey towards becoming a full-time musician, putting together Deadpan Love, as well as his recent inspirations.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu over a glass of passionfruit juice. Jamie Stewart is a musician, who is most well-known as the frontman for the band Xiu Xiu with Angela Seo. Xiu Xiu recently released a new album of duets called OH NO. Stewart talks to Teresa and Sam about working with different collaborators, making artistic decisions as a duo, and his new favorite snacks!

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Ace Evans over a cup of blue raspberry slushie. Ace is an artist and recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His paintings combine color and texture to describe memories, experiences, and emotions, culminating in the convergence of calm and chaos. Ace talks to Teresa and Sam about the importance of pivoting, his inspirations, as well as the importance of texture and scale.

On this week’s episode, Sam and Teresa interview Sylvie Weber over a cup of espresso. Sylvie Weber is a German-Dominican film director who has created fashion shorts like The Art of Value, short films like The Prophetess, and has worked with brands such as Depop and Nike. Weber talks to Teresa and Sam about breaking into the film space, curating her color palette, as well as her drive for telling stories from a young age.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview George Riley over a cup of earl grey tea. George Riley is a 22-year-old West London-based singer and producer who blends soul, jazz, and electronic sounds. On June 24, Riley released her debut album interest rates, a tape. Riley talks to Teresa and Sam about deciding on an album name, the intersection between visuals and her music, as well as layering her vocals.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Homer Shew over a cup of lavender tea. Born in Chicago, Homer Shew is a New York-based artist who, since 2015, has been painting portraits of Asian Americans that deal with the re-aestheticisation and de-caricaturisation of Asian faces. He graduated from the Bard College in 2012, and has exhibited paintings at the CP Project Space at SVA (New York, NY), The Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago, IL), The Silent Barn (Brooklyn, NY), and Bard College (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY). A series of Shew's large-scale commissioned paintings will be on view from July 15th in the exhibition Responses: Asian American Voices Resisting the Tide of Racism at the Museum of Chinese in America (New York, NY). Shew will also be premiering his exhibition Backgrounds at the Edouard Malingue Gallery in Hong Kong from July 17th until August 28th. Shew talks to Teresa and Sam about being an artist in New York, his choice of subjects, as well as what a time beyond intensified racial conflict means.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview IAMGAWD over a glass of banana nut milkshake. IAMGAWD is an emcee from Chicago, who recently joined forces with producer Custom Made for an album titled The Eternal Reflection. The 12-track album was released on April 2, 2021, and features artists such as Brittney Carter, Oliv Blu, Philmore Greene and Mr. Akryte to name a few. IAMGAWD talks to Sam and Teresa about dedicating his album to Chicago, the story behind the album and its artwork, as well as the way he has matured as an artist.