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TO BE FRANK

In discussion with emerging new sounds and old ones near and dear. Critiques, raves, chats, rants, and reviews all in the name of what's playing in my ears.

By 25Frank

Frank's Corner #31: In Conversation With Ill Peach
Eavesdropping, conceptual intuition, and grief in the midst of a creative process.
Jun 19•25Frank

Frank's Corner #30: In Conversation With Rock Burwell.
Obsession, managing sudden international fame, and translating actions to sound.
Jun 6•25Frank

Frank's Corner #29: In Conversation With The Teenagers
Hiatus side-quests, grown ups, and newgen recognition.
May 12•25Frank

Frank's Corner #28: In Conversation With Ray Bull
Art student to musician pipelines, sitting with a body of work long after its completion, and the complicated relationship with social media promotion.
May 8•25Frank

Frank's Corner #27: In Conversation With Axel Flóvent
The power of familiarity, employing old demos for new ideas, and peeling it back to DIY beginnings.
May 1•25Frank

Frank's Corner #26: In Conversation With Miss Grit
Solitude as a necessity, being concise with direct feelings, and welcoming collaboration in the early stages of creation.
Apr 28•25Frank

Frank's Corner #25: In Conversation With Gay Meat
Breaking the bucket list, through-lines of grief narratives, and the pursuit of a serious perception as a full-time jokester.
Apr 20•25Frank

Frank's Corner #24: In Conversation With Orchid Mantis
Defining nostalgia, sincerity, and evolving from exploratory to intentional production.
Apr 16•25Frank

Frank's Corner #23: In Conversation With The Army, The Navy
Sense to song associations, scenic upbringings, and the power and magnitude of literal small things.
Apr 3•25Frank

Frank's Corner #22: In Conversation With Truthpaste
A debut release with Dirty Hit, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and ensuring 'seriousness' never gets TOO serious.
Mar 31•25Frank