Overlap

Overlap.org is a platform for experimental media &mdash; releases, events, and projects.

Bio
Overlap releases experimental music and videos, produces unique events, and provides a free blog to share your media with others. Overlap.org is based in San Francisco and our mission is to grow and support experimental culture locally, and throughout the world. 17 exclusive Overlap releases have featured a vast diversity of audio and visual artists experimenting with the overlap of different genres. 14 different Overlap events have brought people and experimentation together in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and London (see below, OVERLAP and LISTEN/VISION series).

Overlap was founded by musican/artist Christopher Willits and came to life with the help of Jon Philips and Kenric McDowell, Louis Rawlins, Lucky BK and other devoted artists.

Most up-to-date version is live at http://overlap.org/about

Affiliations

 * http://soundarts.org
 * http://blasthaus.com
 * http://swissnexsanfrancisco.org
 * http://volumeprojects.org
 * http://www.recombinantmedialabs.org/
 * http://gaffta.org

Overlap.org
The most updated list is live on the website: http://overlap.org/tag/release


 * Various Artists, Overlap Sampler - 2009, http://overlap.org/2009/12/overlap-sampler-2009/
 * Chris McNamara, Vague Cities, http://overlap.org/2009/09/overlaporg-coming-release-chris-mcnamara-vague-cities/
 * Raster-Noton, Live at Listen/Vision, http://overlap.org/2009/08/raster-noton-live-at-listenvision-digital-lp/
 * Miroque, Live at Sound Arts, http://overlap.org/2009/07/miroque-live-at-sound-arts-digital-ep/
 * Nakamura Hiroyuki, Tritonomics, http://overlap.org/2009/04/nakamura-hiroyuki-tritonomics-new-digital-release/
 * FLOSSIN, Serpents EP, http://overlap.org/2009/02/flossin-serpents-digital-ep-released/
 * FLOSSIN, Lead Singer Re-Release, http://overlap.org/2009/01/overlap-rereleases-flossin-lead-singer/
 * Guitars, Faster, http://overlap.org/2008/05/guitars-faster-ep/
 * Orange Lit Spaces Video, Chris Larson with music by Christopher Willits, http://overlap.org/2007/06/orange-lit-spaces-video-by-chris-larson-music-by-christopher-willits/
 * Love Wind Video, Iris Piers with music by Christopher Willits, http://overlap.org/2007/06/love-wind-video-by-iris-piers-music-by-christopher-willits/
 * Yellow Video, Chris Larson with music by Christopher Willits, http://overlap.org/2007/06/yellow-spring-video-by-chris-larson-music-by-christopher-willits/
 * Dive Video, Iris Piers with music by Christopher Willits, http://overlap.org/2007/06/dive-video-by-iris-piers-music-by-christopher-willits/
 * Sawako, Live at Overlap 03, http://overlap.org/2007/04/sawako-live-at-overlap-03/
 * Beddoes, Live in London, http://overlap.org/2007/03/beddoes-live-in-london/
 * Gregg Kowalsky, Live at Overlap 02, http://overlap.org/2006/10/gregg-kowalsky-live-at-overlap-02/
 * Christopher Willits, Live at Overlap 01, http://overlap.org/2006/09/christopher-willits-live-at-overlap-01/
 * FLOSSIN, Live at Overlap 01, http://overlap.org/2006/09/flossin-live-at-overlap-01/
 * Wobbly, Live at Overlap 02, http://overlap.org/2006/09/wobbly-live-at-overlap-02/
 * Maiko Kuzinishi, Images, http://overlap.org/2006/09/images-by-maiko-kuzinishi/

Symbiosis Podcasts
The most recent list is at http://overlap.org/tag/symbiosis


 * Symbiosis Episode 28, Tim Koch, http://overlap.org/2009/10/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-28-tim-koch/
 * Symbiosis Episode 27, Asa, http://overlap.org/2009/09/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-27-asa/
 * Symbiosis Episode 26, Phaelah, http://overlap.org/2009/09/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-26-phaeleh/
 * Symbiosis Episode 25, Gassyoh, http://overlap.org/2009/09/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-25-gassyoh/
 * Symbiosis Episode 24, Jeph Jerman, http://overlap.org/2009/09/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-24-jeph-jerman/
 * Symbiosis Episode 23, Sines, http://overlap.org/2009/08/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-23-sines/
 * Symbiosis Episode 22, Cauto, http://overlap.org/2009/08/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-22-cauto/
 * Symbiosis Episode 21, Pacheko, http://overlap.org/2009/08/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-21-pacheko/
 * Symbiosis Episode 20, Dev79, http://overlap.org/2009/08/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-20-dev79/
 * Symbiosis Episode 19, Piotr Kurek, http://overlap.org/2009/07/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-19-piotr-kurek/
 * Symbiosis Episode 18, Kuma - A Konspiracy in 15 parts for Symbiosis Radio, http://overlap.org/2009/07/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-18-kuma-a-konspiracy-in-15-parts-for-symbiosis-radio/
 * Symbiosis Episode 17, Ieva, http://overlap.org/2009/07/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-17-ieva/
 * Symbiosis Episode 16, Simon/Off, http://overlap.org/2009/07/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-16-simonoff/
 * Symbiosis Episode 15, Jason Kahn "Nodar", http://overlap.org/2009/07/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-15-jason-kahn-nodar/
 * Symbiosis Episode 14, Seth Horvitz (Sutekh), http://overlap.org/2009/06/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-14-seth-horvitz-sutekh-solo-piano-selections/
 * Symbiosis Episode 13, Gravious, http://overlap.org/2009/06/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-13-gravious-in-the-mix/
 * Symbiosis Episode 12, Shoeb Ahmad (hellosquare), http://overlap.org/2009/06/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-12-shoeb-ahmad-hellosquare-in-the-mix/
 * Symbiosis Episode 11, Inch-time, http://overlap.org/2009/06/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-11-inch-time-in-the-mix/
 * Symbiosis Episode 10, Fused Forces, http://overlap.org/2009/05/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-10-fused-forces-in-the-mix/
 * Symbiosis Episode 9, Vladislav, Delay & AGF, http://overlap.org/2009/05/symbiosis-on-overlap-episode-9-vladislav-delay-agf-in-the-mix/
 * Symbiosis Episode 8, L.D. in the Mix, http://overlap.org/2009/05/symbiosis-on-overlaporg-episode-8-ld/
 * Symbiosis Episode 7, Keiichi Sugimoto, http://overlap.org/2009/04/symbiosis-on-overlaporg-episode-7/
 * Symbiosis Episode 6, BD1982, http://overlap.org/2009/04/symbiosis-on-overlaporg-episode-6/
 * Symbiosis Episode 5, Thesis, http://overlap.org/2009/04/symbiosis-on-overlaporg-episode-5/
 * Symbiosis Episode 4, Parson, http://overlap.org/2008/06/symbiosis-on-overlaporg-episode-4/
 * Symbiosis Episode 3, Si-cut.db, http://overlap.org/2008/02/symbiosis-on-overlaporg-episode-3/
 * Symbiosis Episode 2, Starkey, http://overlap.org/2008/01/symbiosis-episode-2-part-1/, http://overlap.org/2008/01/symbiosis-episode-2-part-2/
 * Symbiosis Episode 1, Australian Dubstep, http://overlap.org/2008/01/symbiosis-episode-1/
 * Symbiosis Episode 0, Australian Dubstep Teaser, http://overlap.org/2007/12/symbiosis-episode-0-podcast-teaser-australian-dubstep-special/

Events
The most recent list is at: http://overlap.org/tag/event

Overlap
Overlap events showcase interesting international artists in a more traditional venues in a music show-like format.

Safety Scissors (DJ), Visuals by Nate Boyce''', http://overlap.org/2006/02/overlap-01-feb-18-2006-san-francisco-ca/
 * Overlap 07: Mark Templeton (Anticipate Recordings / Canada), Roddy Schrock (SF) + Video by Jano Cortjio, Ruoho Ruotsi (Defchild Productions/Skor Records), Pand0ra DJ, http://overlap.org/2007/08/overlap-07-saturday-august-25th-2007/
 * Overlap 06: Blevin Blectum (Blectum from Blechdom/Sagan), Eliot Lipp (Hefty Records), Live video by Ryan Junell and the Microcosmic Mealworm, Solsken DJ, Studio27 Curated Videos, http://overlap.org/2007/05/saturday-june-23-2007-overlap-06/
 * Overlap 05: Men Against Mountains (Nate Boyce + Christopher Willits + Wobbly), and Nate Boyce + Wobbly (duo), Shitzkrieg DJ, Images and Video: Pad McLaughlin, Nate Boyce, Deer Fang, http://overlap.org/2007/04/overlap-05-april-28-2007/
 * Overlap 04: Ezekiel Honig (Microcosm / Anticipate), Morgan Packard (Microcosm / Anticipate), Tycho (Iso50 / Ghostly International), http://overlap.org/2007/01/overlap-04/
 * Overlap 03: The Bastard Prince (handsome boy modeling school), The Life On Earth (odd-shaped case), Christopher Willits DJ set (Ghostly), http://overlap.org/2006/07/overlap-03-july-21-2006-hemlock-tavern/
 * Overlap 02: Wobbly, Kyoka + Christopher Willits, Greg Kowalsky, Yuko Kaseki, and Nate Boyce, http://overlap.org/2006/04/overlap-02-april-18th-2006-san-francisco/
 * '''Overlap 01: Flossin (Willits, Zach Hill, Kid606), Christopher Willits, bLevin bLectum

Listen
LISTEN is an audio series that explores the art of intense listening. Christopher Willits has commissioned *unreleased* sound works from an international pool of acclaimed contemporary sound makers. These unique recordings originally were amplified within the beautiful Studio Rasa in Berkeley CA.


 * Listen 05: Aaron Ximm, Jorge Bachmann, http://overlap.org/2006/11/listen-05-berkeley-ca-november-19th-7-9pm/
 * Listen 04: Carl Stone, The Water, Ryuichi Sakamoto + Christopher Willits, http://overlap.org/2006/07/listen-04-august-25th-2006-2/
 * Listen 03: Greg Davis, Gregg Kowalsky, Sawako, Keiichi Sugimoto, http://overlap.org/2006/06/listen-june-23/
 * Listen 02: Frank Bretschneider, Sebastien Roux, Taylor Deupree, Kenneth Kirschner, Strategy, http://overlap.org/2006/04/listen-02-april-28th-2006-berkeley-ca/
 * Listen 01: Kenric McDowell, Christopher Willits, Richard Chartier, http://overlap.org/2006/02/listen-01-feb-24th-2006/

Listen + Vision
LISTEN/VISION is a unique series exploring the art of perception. It is a place and time for a shared experience of sound and light and space. Overlap.org and Volume Projects commission new and *unreleased* sound and video recordings from an international pool of acclaimed contemporary artists. These exclusive pieces, not to be found anywhere on the web or a CD, are presented in a collective listening environment.


 * Listen/Vision 06: Christopher Willits, Taylor Deupree, and Classical Revolution, http://overlap.org/2009/04/listenvision-06-may-10th-2009-cafe-du-nord-christopher-willits-taylor-deupree-classical-revolution/
 * Listen/Vision 05: Greg Davis, Roddy Shrock, Jorge Bachman, Christopher Willits + Ryuichi Sakamoto, http://overlap.org/2009/04/listenvision-05-providence-april-11th-2009/
 * Listen/Vision 04: Sawako, Greg Davis, David Kwan, Frank Bretschneider and Nate Boyce, http://overlap.org/2008/05/listenvision-brooklyn-june-9th-2008-monkeytown/
 * Listen/Vision 03: Featuring RASTER-NOTON: Carsten Nicolai, Olaf Bender and Frank Bretschneider as "Signal" with Volume Projects, http://overlap.org/2008/03/listenvision-03-san-francisco-may-14th-2008/
 * Listen/Vision 02: GREGG KOWALSKY, DAVID KWAN, CHIKA and I8U, SAWAKO, http://overlap.org/2008/02/listenvision-02-san-francisco-march-21st-2008/
 * Listen/Vision 01: NATE BOYCE, CARL STONE, FRANK BRETSCHNEIDER, RICHARD CHARTIER, http://overlap.org/2007/12/listenvision-01/

Melbourne

 * '''Overlap Salon Melbourne: Simon Hampson, Jon Phillips, and Josh Batty, http://overlap.org/2009/09/overlap-salon-melbourne-1-tuesday-15th-september/, http://overlap.org/2009/09/no-worries-mate-post-melbourne-rejon-photos-and-overlap-salon-melbourne-slides/

San Francisco

 * Overlap Salon 08: MAX/MSP/JITTER/LIVE, Barry Threw, Vlad Spears, UC-Berkeley Center for New Media, http://overlap.org/2009/08/maxmspjitterlive-salon-sept-2nd-02009/, http://overlap.org/2009/09/recap-sept-2nd-overlap-salon/
 * Overlap Salon 07: Matt Ridenour, Peter Nyboer, Michael Zbyszynski, Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, http://overlap.org/2009/06/maxmspjitterlive-salon-july-22nd/, http://overlap.org/2009/07/recap-maxmspjitterlive-salon-july-22nd-02009/
 * Overlap Salon 06: MAX/MSP/JITTER/LIVE, http://overlap.org/2009/05/overlap-salon-06-maxmspjitterlive-june-03-2009/
 * Overlap Salon 05: MAX/MSP/JITTER/LIVE, http://overlap.org/2009/03/overlap-salon-05-maxmspjitterlive-april-29th-2009/
 * Overlap Salon 04: MAX/MSP/JITTER/LIVE, http://overlap.org/2009/03/overlap-salon-04-maxmspjitter-march-11-2009/
 * Overlap Salon 02: MAX/MSP/JITTER/LIVE, http://overlap.org/2008/07/overlap-salon-02-maxmspjitter-july-30-2008-sound-arts/
 * Overlap Salon 01: MAX/MSP/JITTER/LIVE, http://overlap.org/2008/04/overlap-salon-01-maxmspjitter-may-21-san-francisco/

Special Events

 * Christopher Willits in Europe, http://overlap.org/2009/06/christopher-willits-in-europe/
 * Overlap + Swissnex QB1 Robot Premiere, http://overlap.org/2009/04/overlap-swissnex-you-collab-at-qb1-robot-premiere-april-24th-2009/
 * Overlap Presents: Miroque, Live at Sound Arts, http://overlap.org/2009/03/overlap-presents-miroque-live-at-sound-arts-march-15-2009/
 * Overlap Presents: Ezekiel Honiq and Christopher Willits, http://overlap.org/2009/01/overlap-presents-feb-20th-2009-brooklyn/
 * Overlap London: SEBASTIEN ROUX, DOUGLAS BENFORD, BEDDOES, http://overlap.org/2008/09/overlap-london-oct-22-cafe-oto/
 * Guitars Live at Hemlock, http://overlap.org/2008/09/overlap_guitars-13-september-2008-hemlock-tavern-sf/
 * Mission Creek: Gray Area Beacon Presents Christopher Willits, Tussle, and The Drift, Eyes and Mi Ami, http://overlap.org/2008/06/mission-creek-at-gab-christopher-willits-tussle-the-drift-eyes-mi-ami/
 * Christopher Willits "Surf Boundaries" Release Party, http://overlap.org/2006/10/willits-surf-boundaries-release-party-oct-20th-2006-boca-sf/

Projects

 * Releases, Christopher Willits, Lead
 * Events, Christopher Willits, Lead
 * Listen, Christopher Willits, Lead
 * Listen/Vision, Christopher Willits, Lead
 * Overlap Salon, Barry Threw and Vlad Spears, Leads
 * Symbiosis, Simon Hampson, Lead
 * http://shop.overlap.org, Louis Rawlins, Leads
 * Social Networking, Vlad Spears, Lead
 * Overlap.org, Louis Rawlins, Lead

People

 * Lucky
 * Simon Hampson
 * Jon Phillips
 * Louis Rawlins
 * Vlad Spears
 * Barry Threw
 * Christopher Willits

Press
General Press, http://overlap.org/tag/press

Press Hits
Most up-to-date list is at http://overlap.org/tag/presshit

Listen and Listen/Vision
East Bay Express http://www.eastbayexpress.com/music/shut_up__and_listen_/Content?oid=291170

Stylus, Interview http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/interview/christopher-willits.htm


 * Q : Tell us a little bit about the Overlap project that you’re involved in.
 * A : Overlap.org is a lens that focuses on featuring forward-thinking independent music, video, images, and live events.
 * All kinds of artists and media types will be featured on Overlap.org. This work will come from two places; content submitted to Overlap via RSS feeds (blogs, podcasts, vlogs), which is open to the public (we call this the Overlap commons), or unreleased content that people involved in the day-to-day operations of Overlap decide to feature on the front page. This could be a digital-only audio or video release, or recordings from a live event that we promote. Basically, we will feature cool work, distribute/syndicate it, and hopefully bring some people together on the web and at Overlap-sponsored events. We have got a solid crew on board, and already have some fine content to share, so it's going to be interesting to watch it grow. The site goes live later this fall.
 * All kinds of artists and media types will be featured on Overlap.org. This work will come from two places; content submitted to Overlap via RSS feeds (blogs, podcasts, vlogs), which is open to the public (we call this the Overlap commons), or unreleased content that people involved in the day-to-day operations of Overlap decide to feature on the front page. This could be a digital-only audio or video release, or recordings from a live event that we promote. Basically, we will feature cool work, distribute/syndicate it, and hopefully bring some people together on the web and at Overlap-sponsored events. We have got a solid crew on board, and already have some fine content to share, so it's going to be interesting to watch it grow. The site goes live later this fall.
 * All kinds of artists and media types will be featured on Overlap.org. This work will come from two places; content submitted to Overlap via RSS feeds (blogs, podcasts, vlogs), which is open to the public (we call this the Overlap commons), or unreleased content that people involved in the day-to-day operations of Overlap decide to feature on the front page. This could be a digital-only audio or video release, or recordings from a live event that we promote. Basically, we will feature cool work, distribute/syndicate it, and hopefully bring some people together on the web and at Overlap-sponsored events. We have got a solid crew on board, and already have some fine content to share, so it's going to be interesting to watch it grow. The site goes live later this fall.

Chris McNamara Vague Cities Release

 * http://earslend.blogspot.com/2009/10/it-aint-so.html
 * “…Meanwhile, muffle & echo help shape the slow washes of Chris McNamara’s Vague Cities on Overlap (via Ghostly): the crepuscular Trimalchio, Sleeping Car/Shunting Yard’s serene accretions, the darker unfurling of et puis, the gradual march of Subsandtaxis in Markus Guenter’s remix.”


 * http://www.xlr8r.com/news/2009/09/overlap-ghostly-releases-chris-m

FLOSSIN Release
Praise from DISQUIET DISQUIET says its “…a heady psychedelic ride… of pulsing, pounding, flailing post-melodic rock.” http://disquiet.com/2009/02/20/willits-hill-guests-flossin-cosmic-mp3/

Pitchfork

Pitchfork states: “–Flossin– it’s not just for teeth and gums anymore! …pay attention to Flossin, the bonkers experimental band led by ambient maestro Christopher Willits and Hella drum nut Zach Hill.”

http://pitchfork.com/news/tag/Flossin/

Press Releases
Most up-to-date list is at http://overlap.org/tag/pressrelease