

ARE WE ON AIR ?
Arman Naféei
Are We On Air ? is a weekly interview series by Arman Naféei exploring the life’s soundtrack of global cultural figures and personalities within the fields of music, film, art, fashion, life and culture.
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https://areweonair.com
www.instagram.com/areweonair/
www.instagram.com/armannafeei/
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Apr 18, 2020 • 24min
Ep 6 // TIGA
TIGA’s spheres of influence are not just wide-ranging, they’re a part of his DNA. Music does not exist in a vacuum: music becomes a part of your identity, offering the listener a fresh perspective to view the world… while establishing the mood of the ideal party.
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Apr 17, 2020 • 16min
Ep 5 // LYKKE LI
In this episode, it’s clear LYKKE LI wears her heart on her sleeve, no stranger to the intricacies of intimacy. WIth vulnerability as subject-to-display, an artist must confront those tender moments with acknowledgment of the sensuality of sadness.
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Apr 17, 2020 • 20min
Ep 4 // JULIAN SCHNABEL
In this episode, JULIAN SCHNABEL revisits his record collection, an heir of Basquiat’s ear, with warm recollection of Bowie’s best Warhol and Monk’s philosophy of “no wrong notes.”
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Apr 17, 2020 • 14min
Ep 3 // GIA COPPOLA
Gia Coppola, a multifaceted filmmaker and winemaker, shares her artistic journey. She reminisces about how hearing The Strokes shaped her musical identity in her youth. Gia reveals her collaborative process with Dev Hynes on the Palo Alto soundtrack, highlighting its emotional impact. She also dives into her inspirations for her upcoming film, Mainstream, and playfully shares her personal five-course playlist. From love songs to the perfect post-heartbreak anthem, Gia's insights offer a captivating glimpse into the melding of music and film.

Apr 17, 2020 • 27min
Ep 2 // 2manyDJs
2MANYDJs... SOULWAX… or simply, The Dewaele Brothers! These monikers symbolically function interchangeably, it’s a rare instance to sit down and create a narrative of influences after years in the game…
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Apr 17, 2020 • 22min
Ep 1 // PATTI SMITH
Punk-poet PATTI SMITH shares childhood musical memories, emotional influences of Eleanor Steber, and cultural exchanges at Chelsea Hotel. Reflects on favorite songs, improvisation in music, and emotional connections to Bob Dylan and Tim Buckley's music.


