Nick Steinhardt: Creativity, Problem Solving, and Satisfaction
- E6
- 47:13
- August 12th 2020
Jeremy talks to Nick Steinhardt, graphic designer and guitarist for Touché Amoré.
During this episode they discuss how Nick picked up both art and music at an early age, Nick’s Dad’s dream of becoming a DJ, drawing artistic inspiration from cartoons like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, learning art formally at a studio, becoming a summer teaching assistant at art workshops, Nick’s first band called Tiptoe Charlies, career paths in art vs music, how to explain Straight Edge culture to your Mom, Nick’s first guitar which he still has in his garage, how Nick’s guitar teacher made learning fun, Slipknot’s pioneering use of flash animation, working as an intern designer for Hydra Head Records, being inspired by the work of Asterik Studio, embracing practical arts like pottery and woodworking, focusing on typography at CalArts, Nick’s design work on Touché’s upcoming album, Lament, and more.
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The First Ever Podcast
Join Jeremy Bolm, vocalist of Touché Amoré and founder of the record label Secret Voice, for his latest project, The First Ever Podcast. This is an honest look at the humble beginnings of all kinds of different artists - from actors and musicians to poets and photographers.
Through conversation, Jeremy explores how their first experiences with their art form lead them to where they are today. In today’s world of instant gratification, it’s important to be reminded that not everything happens fast and easy. To succeed as an artist, it often takes a lot of steps and wrong turns along the path. And uncovering the nuances of those creative journeys is what this show is all about.
More About the Host
Jeremy Bolm is the vocalist for the post-hardcore band Touché Amoré.
The band recently released their critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Lament.
Jeremy is also the singer of Hesitation Wounds, a group that finds him collaborating with guitarist Neeraj Kane (The Hope Conspiracy, The Suicide File), bassist Stephen LaCour (Trap Them, True Cross), and drummer Tommy Cantwell (Gouge Away, Axis).
In addition to that, Jeremy is also behind Secret Voice, an indie label that has issued poetry collections and records by such bands as Drug Church, Gouge Away, and Saetia.