SYNESTHESIA
A podcast about the creatives who shape the aesthetics of music. We chat to the minds behind the record sleeves, videos, photoshoots and stylings of the freshest new sounds, exploring how contemporary culture, fashion, illustration and design reflect and enhance the musical experience. SYNESTHESIA brings to the foreground the artists behind the artists, acknowledging the essential role they play in defining a musician’s visual identity.
SYNESTHESIA
23 – The Rest
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Enrico
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Season 1
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Episode 23
Lewis Levi and Alex Motlhabane, aka The Rest, are the creative duo behind 99% of Slowthai’s videos and visual productions. They tell us about their teenage years, when the three of them were experimenting with sounds and visuals in Slowthai's bedroom. They talk about the layers of meaning is Ty's most famous videos and the hidden symbolism in "Tyron"s record sleeve. Expect also conversations over b-movie horrors, the late 00's alternative music scene and the directors who had the biggest impact on their work.