I knew Shia was doing something at the Museum of the Moving Image—and since he was also in the middle of a public feud with 4chan, I figured it’d be interesting to go talk to him.
I showed up, said hey, and shared some photos I’d taken. He lit up and said, “Whatever you want, I’m yours.”
We ended up spending the rest of the day together. I met my match in caffeine intake—he must’ve had eight coffees while we hung out. We talked about his connection to music and performance, how essential it is for him to be immersed in it—not just listening, but actively participating.
He believes that live settings are where you can truly feel something. I snapped some photos of him, and we hung out with Luke Turner his long time collaborator.
Video of photos being made here: Youtube
