Jeffrey Lewis Silverstein

2 months ago | thecreativeindependent.com | Jeffrey Lewis Silverstein

The Creative Independent New here? Prelude Will Oldham musician, actor The human who sings and composes under the name Bonnie “Prince” Billy and acts under the name Will Oldham has, over the past three-plus decades, made an idiosyncratic journey through, and an indelible mark on, the worlds of independent music and cinema.

May 29, 2024 | talkhouse.com | Jeffrey Lewis Silverstein

It’s so easy when you know what you’re doingIt’s so easy when you know how— Ted Lucas 2018 was a year of massive change. I moved across the country, married my best friend, and after a decade of being in bands, decided to have a go at being a “solo” artist. In March, I was invited to participate in a week-long artist residency program at the Sou’wester Lodge in Long Beach, WA, which culminated in an intimate performance of new material.

Mar 20, 2024 | reverb.com | Jeffrey Lewis Silverstein

All photos by Graham Tolbert. In the spring of 2018, Sylvan Esso members Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn broke ground on a recording studio centered around community. Nestled on a wooded property in Chapel Hill NC, Betty’s (named after Sanborn’s grandmother) is the converse of sterile studios where gear takes precedence over people. Sylvan Esso. Photo by Brian Karlsson. Used with permission.

Oct 10, 2023 | reverb.com | Jeffrey Lewis Silverstein

Pachyman. Photo by Sam Lee. Time and space—they're invaluable assets for musicians, both often in short supply. Finding a creative enclave to write, record, and experiment not only promotes a DIY sense of self-efficacy, but it also removes the barrier to one particularly challenging aspect of songwriting: getting started.