The only criticism that hurts. Knowing when something's not done. If the spirit of the work gets cut out. The relativity of the term "mainstream." Making art in tough times. Not getting too invested in trends. Hard truths and putting on blinde

Blur It

Apr 29th, 2022 33m 41s

How much to contextualize your art within a time period. The protest song. A piece of art versus a public service announcement. Writing with others versus alone. The things people continually tell you to fix in your work. Comfort in the fact th

Recognize the Bastards

Apr 21st, 2022 28m 43s

Creating one’s own work versus producing other people’s work. Knowing when something’s ready and unfinished jokes. Art bros, Yes men, and the fear of losing it. Making others think it was also their idea. The false idea of “spotting talent.”

The Harvard Try

Apr 14th, 2022 24m 44s

Writing to feel yourself. Artists you wanna be versus be friends with. Making art that comments on your success. Being a god versus being in a room together. No one asks you to be an artist. Asking people to look at what you make. It’s more emb

The Vapors of High Fives

Mar 31st, 2022 25m 24s

Chris and Jack discuss the benefits of delayed success as an artist, the selling of youth culture, and growing up — body and food fixations, — positive Nihilism, and not destroying your own work.

The Dream Machine

Mar 23rd, 2022 31m 26s

In the first episode, Chris and Jack discuss subcultures and scenes, struggling in school, the pressure for back-up plans, and releasing singles versus albums. Follow @ChrisLaker and @bleachersmusic on Instagram.