Talkhouse Launches Talkhouse Reader

 Usually, I write about podcasts. Today, I'm writing about a new print and digital publication produced by a podcast network.

 Talkhouse Network's slate of podcast series includes the hit show How Long Gone, Alison Roman's Solicited Advice, That's How I Remember It with Craig Finn, Santigold's Noble Champions and Kimbra's Playing With Fire, as well as Listening, and Björk: Sonic Symbolism.

Talkhouse is launching the inaugural edition of Talkhouse Reader, a brand-new print and digital zine launching on November 7th. The publication will feature original essays, criticism and conversation about music and film from the people who make them.

The inaugural issue, which is out November 7th, features Animal Collective, Bob Gruen, Bush Tetras, Craig Finn, Cassandra Jenkins, Crystal Moselle, Eszter Balint, Fievel Is Glauque, Gang Gang Dance, Greta Schiller, Joanna Sternberg, Lizzie Borden, Honeychild Coleman, Model/Actriz, Rebounder, The Dare, The Kills, Water From Your Eyes & Many More On The Theme of New York City.

For this first edition, helmed over the course of summer 2023 by Talkhouse Music editor-in-chief Annie Fell and Talkhouse Film & TV editor-in-chief Nick Dawson, Talkhouse Reader surveyed the city it calls home: New York. What began as an attempt to deliver a State of The Union on the current corners of music and film ended up evolving into a much wider and more personal discussion. Across the issue's 50+ pages, New York legends and the newest members of the scene both reflect on what it means, if anything, to be a "New York artist" right now and throughout time.

Pre-order the print edition of Talkhouse Reader, and download the free digital version beginning November 7th: HERE

"At a time when it feels like every other week, the shuttering of another beloved publication is announced, we feel proud and very lucky to be adding this new dimension to Talkhouse's editorial," says Annie Fell and Nick Dawson. "We hope to make it a regular element of our platform going forward."

Talkhouse also produces Talkhouse.com, where artists write essays and criticism from firsthand perspectives, speak one-on-one with their peers via the Talkhouse Podcast and Talkhouse Live events, and offer readers and listeners unique insight into creative work of all genres and generations. 

At Billy's Record Salon in Brooklyn on November 7th, Talkhouse will celebrate the inaugural Talkhouse Reader with a launch party open to all. From 6:30pm-10pm, the night will include numerous artists who appear in the first issue: a live podcast taping from zine contributors, performances from May Rio and Miracle Sweepstakes, DJ sets by Anastasia Coope, and more to be announced. Entry is free, no RSVP needed.