I met Matthew at a signing at Rough Trade East London back in September, he said it was something he'd like to do (maybe he was being nice! He was a very engaging guy though, chatty with everyone).
I had a similar experience! I met Matthew in a cafe in Cambridge after he’d just flown in from NY. We chatted and said he’d be delighted to work with Juliana again…
Hi JH! Been a fan since '94. Love your music. Are we any closer in seeing an official release of God's Foot? I'd love for that to happen especially a vinyl release.
Do you foresee your complete book about your experiences at the eating disorder clinic being published? The chapters you have shared have been compelling and moving. I wish I could read the work in total.
On the music front, do you have one song you’ve written that is your favorite? Or does that shift with time and the fact you’re still adding to your catalog?
Yes, those accounts were very compelling and moving and it would awesome to read more about it because I had eating issues when I was younger and my wife tried to get me into a clinic at U of M but at the time the insurance company balked at covering a male with EDNOS.
You wrote an entry a while back about possible redos on a few albums. Which of your discography are you most proud of, that when you go back and listen you have little/no notes for?
What do you do, when not from working on an album, to stay connected with people and hopefully replenish your faith in humanity and feel connected to mankind? Some days I feel like Miss Havisham and have no urge ever to leave the house but when I do, and have positive experiences, I wonder why I don’t make the effort more often. Do you volunteer at an animal shelter, see an offbeat or classic movie with a friend, hit an art gallery, participate in a book club, try a new restaurant, go antiquing for vintage thimbles, etc…?
I understand the circumstances around "Sell Out" but would be interested in your views of selling out as a concept, now vs then. It feels like for people growing up in the 90s maybe some things really were more important than money, but maybe that's just a story we told ourselves. Reality Bites wouldn't happen now though, I think Winona would pick Ben Stiller and tell Ethan Hawke to get his act together. Maybe she should have at the time anyway.
Been a fan for a long time. I met you a few times and feel like I always manage to say something very stupid.
What's the stupidest thing a fan ever said to you?
Also --- I needed minor eye surgery last year and put the song "no idols" into my alarm clock to get up for the surgery. Reason, ever since it came out I always liked to sing "I got no eyeballs". At the time it came out, it was one of my least favorite songs on the album but now that it's been in my head every morning for a year, I truly appreciate it.
Have there been any songs (yours or not) like that for you, you didn't like them at the time but then you grew to love them?
Thanks for doing this! You are a treasure, don't ever forget that!
Hi Juliana, have you ever thought about being a producer (or audio engineer/recorder if you don't like the term ala Steve Albini) for artists other than yourself?
Could you provide some insight into what your typical day is like as a professional musician/artist (i.e., do you carve time out every day to write, draw, record, shopify/etsy, promote, etc. or do you wait to be inspired and just do these things cyclically? And if you do take extended time away from music and artwork, what are the things you like to devote your time to?). It's kind of a nosey question, isn't it...I'm sorry, but thanks!
Hi Juliana! I love collecting the test pressings and one-off pressings of your albums. Thank you for making them available. Would you ever consider embellishing a couple of your album covers with your own hand drawn artwork? Your albums are already a work of art but it would make for a very unique, one-of-a-kind, limited edition. I'd really love to brag to my friends "Look, Juliana Hatfield drew on my album!"
Hi Juliana, Is there any chance you could work with Matthew again for another Minor Alps album? Your voices blend so beautifully, it’s quite magical.
I met Matthew at a signing at Rough Trade East London back in September, he said it was something he'd like to do (maybe he was being nice! He was a very engaging guy though, chatty with everyone).
I had a similar experience! I met Matthew in a cafe in Cambridge after he’d just flown in from NY. We chatted and said he’d be delighted to work with Juliana again…
Hi JH! Been a fan since '94. Love your music. Are we any closer in seeing an official release of God's Foot? I'd love for that to happen especially a vinyl release.
Do you foresee your complete book about your experiences at the eating disorder clinic being published? The chapters you have shared have been compelling and moving. I wish I could read the work in total.
On the music front, do you have one song you’ve written that is your favorite? Or does that shift with time and the fact you’re still adding to your catalog?
Yes, those accounts were very compelling and moving and it would awesome to read more about it because I had eating issues when I was younger and my wife tried to get me into a clinic at U of M but at the time the insurance company balked at covering a male with EDNOS.
Did you retain any of the livestreams, and if so, any chance they would be shared again sometime in the future?
"The Lights" has just a beauitful musical vibe with the lyrics. Where were you when you wrote it?
Hi Juliana! What was working with Paul Westerberg like?
You wrote an entry a while back about possible redos on a few albums. Which of your discography are you most proud of, that when you go back and listen you have little/no notes for?
Are you working on another "covers" release? Might I suggest The Kinks!
Hi Juliana! Where was the video for "This Lonely Love" shot? Looks so familiar.
What do you do, when not from working on an album, to stay connected with people and hopefully replenish your faith in humanity and feel connected to mankind? Some days I feel like Miss Havisham and have no urge ever to leave the house but when I do, and have positive experiences, I wonder why I don’t make the effort more often. Do you volunteer at an animal shelter, see an offbeat or classic movie with a friend, hit an art gallery, participate in a book club, try a new restaurant, go antiquing for vintage thimbles, etc…?
Would you ever consider putting out all the rare & b-sides on an album? For example, there’s been a songs on the 45’s for us non-vinyl people.
yes! I feel left out for not having a record player anymore.
I understand the circumstances around "Sell Out" but would be interested in your views of selling out as a concept, now vs then. It feels like for people growing up in the 90s maybe some things really were more important than money, but maybe that's just a story we told ourselves. Reality Bites wouldn't happen now though, I think Winona would pick Ben Stiller and tell Ethan Hawke to get his act together. Maybe she should have at the time anyway.
Been a fan for a long time. I met you a few times and feel like I always manage to say something very stupid.
What's the stupidest thing a fan ever said to you?
Also --- I needed minor eye surgery last year and put the song "no idols" into my alarm clock to get up for the surgery. Reason, ever since it came out I always liked to sing "I got no eyeballs". At the time it came out, it was one of my least favorite songs on the album but now that it's been in my head every morning for a year, I truly appreciate it.
Have there been any songs (yours or not) like that for you, you didn't like them at the time but then you grew to love them?
Thanks for doing this! You are a treasure, don't ever forget that!
Hi Juliana, have you ever thought about being a producer (or audio engineer/recorder if you don't like the term ala Steve Albini) for artists other than yourself?
Could you provide some insight into what your typical day is like as a professional musician/artist (i.e., do you carve time out every day to write, draw, record, shopify/etsy, promote, etc. or do you wait to be inspired and just do these things cyclically? And if you do take extended time away from music and artwork, what are the things you like to devote your time to?). It's kind of a nosey question, isn't it...I'm sorry, but thanks!
Hi Juliana! I love collecting the test pressings and one-off pressings of your albums. Thank you for making them available. Would you ever consider embellishing a couple of your album covers with your own hand drawn artwork? Your albums are already a work of art but it would make for a very unique, one-of-a-kind, limited edition. I'd really love to brag to my friends "Look, Juliana Hatfield drew on my album!"