Interviews- [Semi Recent]

Artist on Artist Interview: Curbside Jones x Mobley

“It has been said by many people that one of the greatest aspects of the Austin music scene is how communal it is, with artists regularly coming together to collaborate, boost each other and admire each other’s work. In the spirit of that, we’ve decided to launch a new series inviting artists to interview other artists from the scene. To kick things off, we’ve paired two of our favorite, hardest working artists in Austin: one man media army Curbside Jones and one man band Mobley.

Right in time for Curbside Jones’ upcoming cross-continental collaborative release Gyakusou Vol.1, Mobley chatted with the rapper-producer-visual-artist about all things Japan, the state of Austin hip hop, finding inner peace during unprecedented times and much more. Please enjoy!”

Running in Reverse with Curbside Jones: The Story Behind 'Gyakusou'

“Overall, the project is bouncy and fun, but very different. In many ways, between the production and the bars, it speaks to the depth of the person that is Curbside Jones, the mastermind behind the EP. Both in solitude and collaboration, he excels in creating islands of hope in a sea of madness. When you step foot in his world, in the less than 10 minutes of modern-day boom-bap that is the length of the first installation of Gyakusou, you feel the chaos of "running in reverse" but instead of adding to the stress of our dystopian universe, it's relieving and hopeful.”- Nathalie Phan

This is Worth What It’s Worth: A Conversation with Curbside Jones

“With his enviable eye for detail and well-honed aesthetic, Curbside Jones has quietly become one of the most disciplined and talented musical figures in Austin. Though that has mostly manifested in his solo releases and production for other artists in Austin hip hop, over the past few years Curbside Jones has embraced his photo and design sides, releasing everything from hardcover books to zines to fashion. We chatted with Curbside Jones about his latest photo collection, SXSBlack, a stylish and topical street photography work that slyly comments on representation at SXSW and Austin gentrification issues at large, while also catching up with him on his music, including his ever expanding Adventure Time-influenced series Milk Tea Chronicles.”- Nick Hanover