White Hills and Schonwald Discuss Art, Music, and Creative Identity
In an interview series, US psychedelic rock band White Hills and Italian duo Schonwald share their definitions of art and music, their artistic self-identification, and favorite visual artworks. White Hills, formed in New York in 2003 by Dave W. and Ego Sensation, have collaborated with filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, appearing in his film Only Lovers Left Alive and performing at All Tomorrow's Parties New York. Their new album features Jarmusch and Simone Marie Butler of Primal Scream. Schonwald, founded in Ravenna in 2007 by Alessandra Gismondi and Luca Bandini, have released a parallel project Shad Shadows and have a new album due in November. Both bands discuss their creative processes and influences.
Key facts
- White Hills formed in New York in 2003 by Dave W. and Ego Sensation.
- White Hills collaborated with Jim Jarmusch on Only Lovers Left Alive and All Tomorrow's Parties New York.
- White Hills' new album includes Jarmusch and Simone Marie Butler.
- Schonwald formed in Ravenna in 2007 by Alessandra Gismondi and Luca Bandini.
- Schonwald released Shad Shadows and has a new album in November 2020.
- White Hills cite influences like The Stooges, MC5, and Spiritualized.
- Schonwald cite influences like Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, and Bauhaus.
- Both bands define themselves as artists.
Entities
Artists
- Dave W.
- Ego Sensation
- Jim Jarmusch
- Simone Marie Butler
- Alessandra Gismondi
- Luca Bandini
- David Wojnarowicz
- Anselm Kiefer
- Samantha Stella
Institutions
- Thrill Jokey
- All Tomorrow's Parties
- Hozac Records
- Manic Depression
- Vox Pop
- BMG
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Ravenna
- Italy