Digital Series The Golem Rescored

Stories of the Golem

Episode 7

October 28, 2021

This episode is scored by ∈Y∋, a founding member of the legendary Japanese avant rock bands The Boredoms and Hanatarash. We explore the ever-morphing folklore of the Golem and where its presence is felt in today’s artistic world. With Kate Scelsa, an artist who uses her experience as an author, playwright, musician and actress to reimagine how we tell stories, we look at how modern artists and storytellers are influenced by the Golem and the themes in its story. Watch here.

Music artist overview: This episode is scored by ∈Y∋, a founding member of the legendary Japanese avant rock bands The Boredoms and Hanatarash.  ∈Y∋ is known for his chaotic live performances and assaulting musical creations that will take your breath away. There is no other artist in the world quite like ∈Y∋, so get ready for an intense experience that only he can bring.

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∈Y∋

Musician, Performer, Vocalist and Visual artist

∈Y∋ is a Japanese musician, performer, vocalist and visual artist, best known as the member of the legendary BOREDOMS. He developed experimental music performance and influenced the underground music scene. He has worked with many artists all over the world. He also actively works as DJ and visual artist.

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Kate Scelsa

Writer and Witch

Kate is a novelist, playwright, and songwriter. Her debut novel “Fans of the Impossible Life” was an Indie Next pick and has been published in ten languages. Her new novel “Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches” will be out from HarperCollins/Balzer+Bray in May 2022. Kate’s play “Everyone’s Fine With Virginia Woolf” has been produced by Elevator Repair Service Theater in NYC and Dublin, and is published by Dramatists Play Service. Kate also writes songs and performs with her band The Witch Ones and reads tarot from her home in upstate New York.

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