Art Bazaar
Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.
This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery.
Art Bazaar
Episode 8: Soulgrinder Zine
On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Paul Caravasi, owner of Soulgrinder Zine, a magazine founded in 2013 that's dedicated to the underground heavy metal scene.
Paul's been hosting a series of music shows at the Alternative Gallery since 2018 called Metal Assault, which are typically held bi-monthly.
Recently, Soulgrinder also launched a record label which releases independent metal bands.
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00:00 - Intro
02:00 - What is Soulgrinder Zine?
04:26 - Any artist Soulgrinder is trying to work with?
06:00 - What other spaces are there for metal bands in the LV?
07:18 - Why Paul hosts shows at the AG
12:14 - South American Metal bands & the musician community
15:10 - Helping other cities start their own creative space
16:19 - How can people start hosting their own music events?
18:02 - So few music venues in the LV
19:02 - The LV needs a Metal Bar
20:22 - Growing up in Peru
23:06 - How Paul first got into Heavy Metal
25:33 - Heavy Metal venues in Peru
27:15 - Lima Metal Fest
29:37 - US bands playing in South America
33:03 - Where are the Peruvians in the US?
34:46 - Soulgrinder Records
36:04 - Why is physical media important?
39:27 - The 2nd coming of Vinyl
43:06 - How Paul works with bands to release an album
45:03 - the environment of AG is for creating art
46:21 - The AG is telling its story
47:40 - Are any bands making a living from their art?
48:48 - How can we get more support for bands?
52:13 - Advice for anyone starting a zine or record label
52:42 - How people spend their free time
53:15 - How walking helps you meet people
57:22 - The potential of the Lehigh Valley
58:02 - Outro