Tracing the Lines

Tracing The Lines is a creative exploration of International Anthem Recording Co. and the community that surrounds it.

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A Conversation With Sam Prekop, Jeremiah Chiu, and Marta Sofia Honer

Tracing The Lines editor David Brown recently spoke with Jeremiah, Marta, and Sam. This is a generously edited rendering of that casual conversation about the evolution of their artistic practices, the niche interests that cemented their friendship, and the process of creating an album package.

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Magic, Or The Closest Thing To ItMaren Celest on Working With Ben LaMar Gay

Chicago photographer, filmmaker, and musician Maren Celest shot the photographs used for Ben LaMar Gay’s Downtown Castles Can Never Block The Sun. She also filmed, edited, and animated the accompanying video for a track from the album called “Muhal”.

Tracing The Lines editor David Brown recently caught up with Celest to pick her brain about that collaboration and those processes, as she remembers it. The following piece is compiled from parts of that casual conversation.

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Tracing the Lines

Issue #1

Tracing The Lines is a creative exploration of International Anthem Recording Co. and the community that surrounds it.

  • 64-page 170x250mm newsprint zine, printed in CMYK on 55gsm stock, edited by David Brown and designed by Jeremiah Chiu, with contributions from Alejandro Ayala, André Baumecker, Andrea Falcone, Ayana Contreras, Azul Niño, Carlos Niño, Chris Kissel, Chuck Soo-Hoo, Damon Locks, Dave Vettraino, David Allen, David Brown, Drew Mitchell, Jeremiah Chiu, Kristie Kahns, Lindsey Stepney, Lori Mendoza, Marta Sofia Honer, Scott McNiece, Sulyiman, and Tom Skinner. Made in UK.