In Conversation: NIROSTA STEEL
Summary
Host Evan interviews Stephen Hall, aka Nerasta Steel, following the critical success of his double album *My Skyscraper*. Hall discusses his deep collaboration with Arthur Russell, his time in New York’s poetry scene with Allen Ginsberg, and his current tour plans. The episode explores Hall’s artistic journey, from his early days to his recent surge in popularity.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Stephen Hall and the My Skyscraper collection
The Farmhouse, Arthur Russell, and Bruce Hornsby
Discovery by Chanel Beads and the album's curation
Unexpected fame, viral theories, and podcast debut
Setting up a home studio and planning live performances
Early life, Columbia College, and the 1970s NYC scene
The Saint nightclub, AIDS crisis, and drug culture
Recreating the music live and the Arthur's Landing reunion
Friendship with Arthur Russell and his Buddhist philosophy
Life in East Asia: Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Beijing Opera
Musical influences, ADHD, and future tour plans
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