WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1671 - Peter Conheim
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Aug 21, 2025 Peter Conheim, a film and audio archivist and former member of the experimental band Negativland, dives into the world of culture jamming and artistic anonymity. He discusses the impact of punk rock on identity and the nuances of audio editing, revealing how it can expose media truths. Peter also shares his experiences working on the Netflix documentary about Devo and the art of preserving cinematic history, highlighting the challenges of balancing artistic intent with modern technology. It's a fascinating journey through rebellion, creativity, and the evolution of independent art.
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Culture Jamming Now Works Inside You
- Culture jamming's impact is internal now because media is ubiquitous and participatory for most people.
- Peter Conheim says modern tools mainstream cut-up techniques, shifting the revelation from outside systems to individual engagement.
Including Don Joyce's Ashes In A Record
- After Don Joyce died, Negative Land included his ashes in 1,000 copies of The Chopping Channel as part tribute and part conceptual art.
- The band also embedded tape fragments of his work into subsequent albums to 'give himself and the art away.'
How Peter Joined Negative Land
- Peter joined Negative Land after following KPFA's Over the Edge radio collage show and moving in the same fringe circles.
- He contributed tape sources and occasionally instruments, learning to make dense tape-manipulation performances.
