Buzzy Jackson's newest book is "The Inspirational Atheist: Wise Words on the Wonder and Meaning of Life" (Penguin/Plume). She writes for the Boston Globe and on her own blog at BuzzyJackson.com. Buzzy lives in Boulder, Colorado and she believes that, some day, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey will get back together.
They just have to.
Julia Ward is a Los Angeles-based writer and former performing arts producer. She was a contributor to the Future of Music Coalition’s international copyright and compensation research, was nicknamed “Scientific Terrific” by Pee Wee Dance of the Rock Steady Crew, and appears for, like, a split-second in Jem Cohen’s Fugazi documentary Instrument. It is well within the realm of possibility that, last night, a DJ saved her life.
Rebecca Gates is an Oregon based musician, curator, artist and activist who has toured and released albums internationally, and appeared on recordings by artists ranging from Willie Nelson to The Decemberists. "Mesmerizing!" "Masterly!" "The Sexiest Voice in Rock!" are just some of the kudos lobbed her way. Her programs and work relating to issues of sound and space, listening, and artist's roles in their communities have been hosted by PS1, Mass MOCA, Ballroom Marfa, WFMU’s Radiovision Festival, PICA/TBA Festival, New York University and galleries in the United States and Europe. She is head muser and wrangler at The Agency League of Musicians, a musician driven collaborative action network and also rambles as The Suited Lady.
Archie lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, and is a sound designer and audio mixer for television, radio, and documentaries. He used to be in a bunch of bands, including Velocity Girl, Black Tambourine, and Lilys, and has recorded and mixed records for other bands, including The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.