The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Alex Temple

[Recorded on Saturday, April 25, 2021]
Today I am joined by Alex Temple. She is a queer composer, writer, performer, educator and and self-described polystylist, postmodernist and surrealist. In February of 2020 Julia Holter and Spektral Quartet performed Alex’s song cycle Behind the Wallpaper at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, alongside works by two fellow trans artists — composer Gene Knific and filmmaker Lyra Hill.

Examples of Alex's work (including works referenced in the episode):

• The Man Who Hated Everything
• Ah Yes, the Three Genders
• O Superfood

Other references:

• Frank Zappa
• Todd Levin
• Jordana LeSesne (1.8.7)
• Thinking Plague
• Antônio Carlos Jobim
• Mr. Bungle: California
• Steve Reich
• Louis Andriessen

Ways to Connect:

• Website: http://www.alextemplemusic.com/
• Twitter Handle: @o_superfood
• YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/alextemplemusic
• Soundcloud: @alextemplemusic
• Email address: [e-mail]