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Matt Berninger of The National | Broken Record

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From Broken Record: " Today we have part two of our run of interviews with The National in celebration of their new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. Last week Broken Producer producer Leah Rose talked to guitarist and composer Aaron Dessner, and today Leah picks up the conversation with the band’s lead singer, Matt Berninger. Matt, whose fear and anxiety are often on full display in his songwriting, talks about overcoming a debilitating bout of depression in the period before he started writing songs for the new album. He also explains how the combination of weed and iced tea help him spark creativity. And why he hopes his songwriting impresses Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. Subscribe 🎧 https://bit.ly/3EamIjM #music #podcast #thenational #taylorswift ABOUT BROKEN RECORD For generations of music lovers, the liner notes on albums were a central part of the way music was heard. You bought an album and it came with an accompanying narrative: a digression, an aside, ...

Bruce Springsteen - Badlands (Official Lyric Video)

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Featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Soundtrack

Two Straws

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Gregg Chadwick Two Straws 24"x36" oil on linen 2023 The fresh fragrance of linseed oil and linen fills my studio as I just put some finishing touches on new work. My oil on linen painting "Two Straws" is a short story in paint. A woman sits at a table in a diner with an empty seat across from her. On the table is a milkshake with two straws. Will her companion return? What do you think will happen in the next scene? "Two Straws" is the latest cinematic painting in my L.A. Stories series that explores the wonderfully diverse and sprawling city of Los Angeles. See this artwork and more at our upcoming evening Open Studio Art at the Airport event on May 13, 2023 from 5-9 PM.   #art   #SantaMonica   #SantaMonicaArt   #contemporaryart   #worksonpaper   #artattheairport   #oilonlinen   #diner   #milkshake

Nil's Lofgren's "Ain't The Truth Enough"

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Put on your headphones and listen now - Nils Lofgren's blistering new song "The Truth Enough” was written in the wake of the January 6th insurrection and “reckons with the ways that misinformation and demagoguery can tear families apart and silo us in our own realities." Rachel Brodsky on Stereogum writes that  about “Ain’t The Truth Enough,” Lofgren said: One early desert morning, strong coffee in hand, I tuned my Martin D-35 acoustic gifted to me by the great James Caan (bless you Jimmy) to an open G and said ‘write’! Soon the title and main riff were coming through me… “ain’t the truth enough!” Lucky me! I felt I had to go deep and with the global war on women, and man’s deadly epidemic of lies and spin for money and power, I imagined a fierce, loving mother and wife dealing with a husband recently home from the insurrection. (Cindy Mizelle added the woman’s voice with great soul and power here) I felt inspired and a day later this special song was done. Not mean spir...

RIP Gordon Lightfoot - Canadian Railroad Trilogy

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Listen to Gordon Lightfoot's “Canadian Railroad Trilogy” and pour one out for a true original who is out riding that big Mystery Train.

Gregg Chadwick's "A Walk With Obama" Featured in Saatchi Art's Gouache Paintings Collection

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  Excited that my gouache on paper painting "A Walk With Obama" has been included in the new Gouache Paintings Collection on Saatchi Art. Barack and Michelle Obama were recently seen dancing with Bruce Springsteen at his concert in Barcelona. Michelle was onstage with Bruce, The E Street Band, Patti Scialfa, and Kathleen Sue Spielberg (Kate Capshaw) during the song Glory Days. Barack was offstage hanging out with Steven Spielberg. Megan Wright , Senior Curator at Saatchi Art put the collection together and writes: "When artists seek the richness of opaque color but the fluidity of water-based paint, they turn to gouache. Discover the unique charm of the medium in this expertly-curated collection." This artwork and a group of my recent works on paper will be featured in my next open studio on May 13th from 5-9 PM. Link to the gouache collection at https://www.saatchiart.com/.../Gouach.../1012074/726501/view Link to "A Walk With Obama" at https://www.saatch...

Bruce Springsteen on his landmark album "Nebraska" - CBS Sunday Morning

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From CBS Sunday Morning: "In-between his chart-topping album "The River" and his classic "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen recorded a collection of songs on a 4-track cassette recorder in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse - dark, mournful, and rough-hewn songs that reflected the upheaval in his life at a time of rising success. The resulting album, 1982's "Nebraska," would be one of his most personal, and helped solidify his status as one of music's most soulful voices. Springsteen talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about how "Nebraska" spoke to his evolution as a songwriter. Axelrod also talks with Warren Zanes, author of the new book, "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'." CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements.  Order Warre...

Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch - Barcelona - 2023-04-28

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Tour debut of Human Touch last night in Barcelona. @springsteen #estreetband #SpringsteenBarcelona #Springsteen Video credit: Y-G Bruce

Happy Earth Day 2023!

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  Gregg Chadwick The Greatest Of Wanderers 54"x54" oil on linen 2021 Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is held each April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. I remember the first Earth Day that was held when I was an elementary school student. That day - April 22, 1970 - resonated deeply with me and I continue to support environmental actions across the globe. Today, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet. I was honored that last week Omni Presenti featured my painting "The Greatest of Wanderers". Dale wrote that "This is truly one of my favorite pieces on our website as I have a personal love for elephants. L.A. artist Gr egg Chadwick is a master at layering and mixing color as seen in this large 54×54 oil painting , creating a beautiful and ethereal background for this majestic animal."  #endangeredspecies  and  #nature  paintings in the  #fragileeart...

Redwoods Shouldn't Be So Tall. Here's Why They Are

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From PBS Terra: "Beyond its iconic height, the Redwood Forest is sacred to the Yurok Tribe and a scientific frontier for the study of vast biodiversity that exists nowhere else on Earth. This episode of Untold Earth explores the varied relationship between The Redwoods, their forest ecosystems, and the humans who live and work among them. Asking, at every turn, what makes these trees epically singular in nature? Untold Earth explores the seeming impossibilities behind our planet’s strangest, most unique natural wonders. From fragile, untouched ecosystems to familiar but unexplained occurrences in our own backyard, this series chases insight into natural phenomena through the voices that know them best.  Untold Earth is produced in partnership with Atlas Obscura and Nature." Subscribe to PBS Terra so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/3mOfd77 And keep up with Untold Earth and PBS Terra on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBSDigitalSt... Twitter: https://twitter.co...

All the Rectangles in Grand Central Station

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From Atlas Obscura: "At least 750,000 people visit New York's Grand Central Station each day. It's hard to see past the buzz of tourists snapping photos and commuters moving quickly between trains. But if you linger for just a moment, you might see the iconic landmark from a different perspective. If you'd like to go beyond the landmarks on your next visit to New York City, check out all the 310 hidden wonders our community has found: https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-t... Or see more of what the world has to offer by browsing our database of over 14,000 unique sights to visit around the world: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places " Gregg Chadwick Mercury Above Grand Central 30"x22"gouache on paper 2020 Brandon Mauldin Collection, Nashville, Tennessee Sold March 2023

From a Passerby

Spotted one of my favorite local artists @greggchadwick displayed At LA Union Station pic.twitter.com/aZMV7gVSau — Theo Marshall (@ImTheoMarshall) April 14, 2023

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman – Haruki Murakami – Official U.S. Trailer

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From Kino studio: "A lost cat, a giant talkative frog and a tsunami help a bank employee without ambition, his frustrated wife and a schizophrenic accountant to save Tokyo from an earthquake and find a meaning to their lives in the animated feature Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman. Based on stories by acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami (Drive My Car), the debut of composer Pierre Földes won the Jury Special Mention award at the renowned Annency Animation Film Festival. Tokyo, a few days after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Kyoko suddenly leaves her husband after spending five days in a row glued to unfolding earthquake footage on TV. Her helpless husband Komura takes a week’s leave from work and heads north to deliver a box and its unknown contents to two young women. His colleague Katagiri, a simple debt collector by profession and an awkward loner in life, returns home one evening to find a two-metre-tall frog asking for his help to save Tokyo from an imminent earthquake. T...

Gov. Newsom and Jen Psaki talk gun reform, abortion rights, and presidential politics

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The Edge | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

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From Broken Record:  Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond 29,125 views • Mar 28, 2023 • Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond U2’s The Edge is one of only a handful of guitarists who's as recognizable as his band’s wildly successful frontman. U2 has been playing together since 1976, when they were all teenagers in Dublin. Nearing their 50-year anniversary as a band, U2 just released their latest album, Songs of Surrender—a 40-track collection of reimagined and stripped down songs that span the entirety of their catalog. On today’s episode Rick Rubin talks to The Edge about his theory behind the band’s longevity. The Edge also shares stories about writing U2 classics like “New Year’s Day” and “Where The Streets Have No Name.” And he explains why Bono singing at the top of his range can be a bit much. Subscribe 🎧 https://bit.ly/3EamIjM #podcast #rickrubin #music #u2 #theedge #mu...

Trina: Tiny Desk Concert

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From NPR: "As a rapper, Trina has been pushing P since before her successors were even sitting up in Pampers and her wild ride of a Tiny Desk concert, 25 years after making her rap debut, only further proves why she is the blueprint. Decked out in leather, diamonds and a wavy jet-black bussdown, the vet got comfortable behind the Desk quickly, ready to give fans the best of her sprawling discography. Trina temporarily fought back tears as she recited "Mama," a dedication to her late mother who died of cancer in 2019. The crew made the breakup anthem "Here We Go" feel even more aching. The energy in the space made a seismic shift when the band took on the bass-bumpin' classic "Da Baddest Bitch," infusing the live arrangement with nimble guitar, charismatic drums and background vocalists so entertaining, their delivery felt like epic narration from the chorus of an ancient Greek play or, just as epically, a group homegirls hyping up their friend at ...

Cassiel's Song - Nick Cave

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Proud Dad Moment! 

Exposition : de Géricault à Matisse, "Le modèle noir"

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from the Brooklyn Rail - Le Modèle noir de Géricault à Matisse By Norman L Kleeblatt  https://brooklynrail.org/.../Le-Modle-noir-de-Gericault...

New York Comeback by Lucinda Williams

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“New York Comeback” (Feat. Bruce Springsteen & Patti Scialfa) Gregg Chadwick New York Minute 74"x44" oil on linen 2013 Private Collection, Orinda, California

Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band - Jungleland | New York City 2023

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"And the poets down here..." Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band "Jungleland" Live in New York City Madison Square Garden April 1, 2023 CREDITS: Giancarlo DiMascio Jordan Norris Ronnie Gilles TheMagikRat Sammy Steinlight

Opening Night at The Other Art Fair - March 30, 2023

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by Gregg Chadwick 🎧  @dublab  keeps the energy high at the turntables Last night the rain cleared just in time for the opening of the latest edition of The Other Art Fair at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. We strolled across the street from my studio at the 18th Street Arts Center and enjoyed seeing old friends and their artwork as well as meeting  artists for the first time and chatting with them about their art and sources of inspiration. Below, amidst their creations are photos of some of the new artists that we met.   Cortney Herron Los Angeles "As humans, we can be all over the place – thoughts and ideas swirling left and right. From the process to the technique, to the finished piece, it’s my artistic mission to capture those unique and special moments that make us feel connected to this abundant world. That unique moment in time where the reality of life – good, bad, and everything in between – is looking at you right in the face. And hopefully you begin ...