Sam Retzer Music and Whatnot
Steve Evetts “Remain Human” for Tape Op
What a thrill to interview legendary producer Steve Evetts at his new studio space in Belleville, NJ. I took some photos around town to catch the vibe and we went deep from his early days at the hallowed Trax East Recording, to his time in Orange County, CA, and back home again. Great sidebar commentary […]
Sold Out at PS 261!
On drums and more for Meesha’s final musical at PS 261 in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. I was lucky enough to play for this year’s production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” as well as “Matilda Jr.” last year. Our kids were at the school for a decade and I’ve been fortunate to volunteer for Arts Week, Talent […]
Review of STEREOPHONIC
My first ever theater review, of David Adjmi’s “Stereophonic” at Playwright’s Horizon. Songs by Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire. Coming this spring to Broadway. Featuring Andrew R. Butler as a real live tape op. Read it here.
Prince Paul Tape Op Cover Story
My interview with Prince Paul is the lead piece in the Nov/Dec issue of Tape Op. We sat down in Hell’s Kitchen to talk about his journey as one of the most innovative producers in hip hop. Read here.
Mary Lattimore for Tape Op
Great discussion with harpist Mary Lattimore in Tape Op no. 158 about her new album Goodbye Hotel Arkada. We got into her North Carolina roots, scoring films in LA, and her love of the Cure. Read it here.
“Poem by Alba” wins at SOHO International Film Fest
“Poem by Alba” the 6-minute stop animated short beautifully directed by Yoo Lee won best animated short at the SOHO International Film Fest. Huge congrats to Yoo! Hear a clip of my score in the trailer below.
Arthur Rizk Interview for Tape Op.
Hot on the heels of my Sumerlands write-up comes this epic interview with heavy music super producer Arthur Rizk for Tape Op’s 150th issue! Arthur was kind enough to let me punish him relentlessly about his process and his star-studded career in the underground.
Sumerlands “Dreamkiller” bio for Relapse
I wrote the one sheet for the upcoming Sumerlands album “Dreamkiller” for the legendary Relapse Records. Read below and across the internet. If you enjoy true heavy metal you NEED this!