Episode 11 (Escapism In Nashville’s DIY Music Scene) w/ Marcus Maddox

Evan talks with Nashville DIY music photographer Marcus Maddox. Marcus is a fashion and music photographer from Nashville, TN. Expressing emotions through color and composition is Marcus’ intent. Inspired by minimalism and lo-fi music, Marcus strives to create imagery that makes every viewer feel like they are in a dream. Selected Clients & Publications: Nylon Magazine, AWEAR Magazine, Wilder, Goodwin, Elizabeth Suzann, Local Honey, Josh Fano Co. (UK), Congrats Records, Warby Parker, Nashville Scene, Native Magazine. Additionally Marcus has shot high profile bands & artists such as Paramore, Halfnoise, and more.

In 2017 Marcus released his first major photobook Pom Poms. Pom Poms Vol. 1 is a record of the style and emotions of a fleeing music scene. In this collection of photographs, Marcus reveals a dream-like perspective of a significant time. Marcus’ music photography has always been about giving back to the artists that he admired onstage. However, he soon realized his appreciation for the people offstage as well. This is the story of the people of the Nashville DIY music scene.

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Episode 10 (Storytelling Through Inhibition) w/ Alex Aff

Happy New Year! Evan & Toni talk hip-hop with Alex Aff. Alex is an upcoming musical talent ready to showcase his music to the world. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Alex has experienced ups and downs while pursuing his dream, but his struggles have fueled his fire and only added to his sounds. Over the years Alex Aff has cultivated a sound and style that people seamlessly compare to the 90s era, so to say. As an advocate for lyricism and originality, Aff’s main goal as an artist is to create content that resonates with its listeners. Alex’s latest releases are made available on Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, and more.

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Episode 9 (Power In Discomfort) w/ Jeff Pearson

This week, Evan & Toni talk with Jeff Pearson. Jeff is an accomplished actor and small business owner from Lafayette, Louisiana. Jeff has appeared in over 30 films, television series, and shorts on platforms such as the Syfy channel and Amazon Prime Video. Most recently Jeff portrayed dysfunctional therapist Damon DeLano, the lead role Home Remedy.  A new TV series on Amazon Prime. Jeff is also the owner of the sole Play N Trade video games in Lafayette, which he has owned and managed for over ten years. Jeff plans to move to Atlanta, Georgia in January of 2018 to continue the advancement of his acting career.

HOME REMEDY is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.

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Episode 8 (Making Therapeutic & Personal Art) w/ Victoria Negri

This week, Evan talks with filmmaker Victoria Negri. Victoria is an award-winning multi-hyphenate filmmaker/actress. Her just released feature directorial debut, Gold Star, which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, alongside Oscar nominated actor Robert Vaughn in his last on-screen performance, premiered at the Buffalo International Film Festival October 2016 as the Opening Night film, where it won the Audience Award. It is currently on the festival circuit. Most recently, Victoria won the Lisa Blount Memorial Award for Acting at the Oxford Film Festival. Gold Star was selected by incubator Big Vision Empty Wallet as an Inaugural Kickstart Diversity Film and participated in their prestigious Distribution Lab. Additionally, Victoria has produced and assistant directed numerous short films, music videos and webseries featured at: Cleveland Film Festival, Queens World Festival, NY WebFest, IndieWorks, Nitehawk Shorts Festival and more. She has acted in award-winning features, shorts and webseries featured at: Cinequest Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand, Tribeca and more. She is a proud member of The Film Fatales, NYWIFT and The FilmShop.

GOLD STAR is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.

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Episode 7 (Building Your Own Platform) w/ Taylor D Adams

This week, Evan & Toni talk with Taylor D. Adams. Taylor is a television and digital producer, and the founder of Scrapt Productions LLC based in Raleigh, NC. Adams has worked on feature films, reality shows and live broadcasts, expanding his experience and knowledge to create entertaining and impactful non-fiction programming. He is currently the creator and showrunner of One with Wolfpack Football and host of Drinking While Interviewing, both produced by Scrapt.

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Twitter| Scrapt on Facebook|Website

SHOWNOTES:

(Our host Evan was on Taylor’s show Drinking While Interviewing last month.)

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Episode 6 (The International Hustle) w/ Bryan Shelmon

This week, Evan & Toni talk with Bryan Shelmon. Bryan is a Global Creative Director & recording artist who founded the company Anthem Culture, a global lifestyle company. Anthem Culture partners with agencies and companies around the world to help develop marketing campaigns and strategies for clients. These projects span a variety of industries while gaining experience. with developing and implementing marketing/branding strategy, content development, digital marketing, lead generation, & more. His continuous travels around the world have brought a new awareness for conducting business and outlook for the future.

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Episode 5 (Hiking the Appalachian Trail) w/ Cole Brian

This week, Evan & Toni talk with Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, adventurer, and YouTuber, Cole Brian. Cole’s humble beginnings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana sparked an interest in videography which lead to him shooting videos outside any and everywhere. Soon Cole’s desires took him all over the world from Africa to the Appalachian Trail all of his own desire. Simply in the name of exploration and growth.

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Cole Brian on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

SHOWNOTES:

• Quitting his job and setting for adventure across the globe. How Cole did it.
• Returning home and finding his job waiting for him after all!
• Hiking the Appalachian Trailer alone for six months.
• Staying creative in the dead of the wilderness.
• Finding motivation daily no matter where you find yourself.
• The book Cole read from: Alone Against the Atlantic by Gerry Spiess

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Episode 4 (Marketing to Win) w/ Guest Joe Hova

This week, Evan & Toni talk with music blogger Joe Hova. (Our first guest!) With 12 years of industry experience Joe knows a thing or two about music and how to successfully make a hit. Joe’s writings have appeared in publications both digitally and in print across the world.

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Joe Hova

SHOWNOTES:

– A conversation about marketing yourself successfully as an artist with Joe Hova.
– Discussing Jay Z’s new album 4:44
– Lasting tips for success for the artistic entraprenur from Joe Hova.

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Episode 3 (Finding Your Voice in Political Times)

This week, Evan & Toni discuss lessons learned from past jobs they’ve held and how those tie into their art making process. Additionally creation in today’s politically charged landscape, Kendrick Lamar’s unique approach to creation, and networking are all discussed.

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SHOWNOTES:

– Can artists also call themselves marketers?
– Are breaks in your creative periods good?
– Toni discussed networking everyday in his normal life, no matter who he meets.
– Political art, and what does it mean in today’s era.
– Do artists have a responsibility to be political during turbulent time?
– Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN, what does the album mean in today’s political climate, how can we as artists make a similar splash today in our own mediums?
– How to create art that matters in the the political climate of 2017, and how to decide if that art truly matters no or not.
– Learn and grow WITH your audience. Let them come along for the ride with you.

Kendrick Lamar releases his new album DAMN.

 

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Episode 2 (Capturing Your Creative Zen)

This week, Evan & Toni discuss life after art school, finding a work life balance as an artist, and managing your schedule and stress to work for you instead of letting it consume you. Plus we answered viewer questions from Twitter!

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SHOWNOTES:

– Breaking into the real world as an artist fresh out of art school.
– Finding ways to work around a busy schedule and make time for your art despite life’s constant distractions.
– Deleting the concept of a “perfect day” and “feeling inspired” to suddenly create your art.
– How our phones and other distracting devices can help and hurt our creative process.
– Balancing art while you work another job or side-hustle.
– Still taking time to relax while not feeling guilty about it.
– Evan’s “daily” schedule as a full-time filmmaker and working through chaos.
– Keeping commitment to a daily art-making schedule.

Emerging from art school is a transition.

QUESTIONS WE ANSWERED FROM TWITTER:
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Episode 1 (An Introduction)

Welcome to How We Human. A podcast about creation. Those who dare to make mold the future. Join your hosts Evan Kidd & Toni Devon as we navigate how this timeless process sparked our very humanity.

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In the debut episode of How We Human, Evan & Toni discuss what makes the artistic process truly fulfilling despite many struggles and hardships that take place along the way.

How does one properly promote themselves as an artist in 2017?

SHOWNOTES:

– Introductions
– How does art school help young artists grow today?
– Common struggles in filmmaking for Evan, and music for Toni.
– Embracing the obstacles to help you create.
– Dr. Dre’s 2015 release “Compton” and his abandoned “Detox” album.
– Consumer culture in art, selling out or going the indie way?
– Chance The Rapper’s unique model of creation, and Evan’s similarities in creating his first feature film Son of Clowns.
– People “watch” you as an artist for a while before fully committing to follow your work.
– Surviving as an artist in America as opposed to Europe or elsewhere.
– Taking the marketing of your work into your hands and learning to love it.
– The role of a movie theater in 2017. Will it become a thing of the past or just a novelty in which to experience the art?
– Closing thoughts and goals for the new How We Human Podcast. What you can look forward to!

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