JG Thirlwell graphic artwork in Cultural Olympiad exhibition

JG Thirlwell has a piece of artwork in a temporary exhibition called Cultural Olympiad by Paris 2024. It is on display at the Château de MontsoreauMuseum of Contemporary Art, from June 15 to August 11, 2024.

For this exhibition, each country will be represented by an artist, selected by a committee made up of actors from the art world according to predefined regulations. JG Thirlwell represents Australia. All works are black and white and A4 format.

UPDATE : JG Thirlwell is honored to announce that he was chosen by the Museum’s jury as the “winner” in the design category of “Apollo’s Decathlon” at Château de Montsoreau. The panel declared “Your work stood out for its originality, artistic quality and impact. The jury was unanimously impressed by your talent and your exceptional contribution to this event. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and thank you very much for taking part in the competition. Your work perfectly embodies the values of excellence and creativity that we wish to promote.”

Other participants include Davide Bugarin, Anne Senstad, Greig Burgoyne, Zanni Carlo, Julie De Clercq, Ahmed El Shaer, Mathew Emmett, Manuela Viera Gallo, Gladys Kalichini, Ruark Lewis, Mohammad Namazi, Alejandro Penafiel, Andreas Albrectsen, Pia Chavarria, Catalina Chervin, Mária Chilf, Kohli Diego, Negin Ehtesabian, Veronika Gabrielova, Toru Hayashi, Muller Jean Pierre, Željka Mićanović Miljković, Aleksandra Osko, Aga Ousseinov, Vargas-Suarez , Universal Raphael, Taras Sereda and many more.

JG Thirlwell’s ‘In Memoriam’ audio installation in Gotland 2024

in Summer 2024, Tonsättarcentrum in Gotland, together with Elektronmusikstudion (EMS) in Stockholm have installed JG Thirlwell‘s audio installation piece “In Memoriam” at the Tingstäde Fortress just north of Visby in Gotland. The installation will be up until August 13 2024, and is part of the Elektronmusikstudion 60th anniversary celebration.

Wiseblood T-shirt available now!

We are thrilled to announce  the release of the official Wiseblood t-shirt! Celebrating JG Thirlwell’s legendary project with Roli Mosimann, the shirt is adapted from the classic Dirtdish album design. The striking design, by Thirlwell,  is printed in shiny silver ink and white  on a black shirt. This gorgeous garment is a perfect conversation starter for your next trip to the drag races or tropical vacation. Also suitable for weddings and bar-mitzvahs. It’s printed on a Bella Canvas brand soft lightweight 100% cotton shirt, and is available in small, medium, large, XL, XXL or XXXL.
They’re available right here at the Foetus Shoppe.

JG Thirlwell appears in Lydia Lunch / Jasmine Hirst documentary

Lydia Lunch and Jasmine Hirst‘s have produced and directed the film “Artists: Depression, Anxiety and Rage”, which is screening at varios festivals and special events.
The film features comments and interviews from Shirley Manson, Jerry Stahl, JG Thirlwell, Joseph Keckler, Adele Bertei, Weasel Walter, Eugene Robinson, Thor Harris , Kid Congo Powers and many more.
There’s a trailer on YouTube here .

JG Thirlwell appears at tribute to Suicide

JG Thirlwell will appear at a musical tribute to legendary NYC group Suicide at Bowery Electric on June 20 2024. Also appearing are Martin Rev (Suicide), Eugene Hutz (Gogol Bordello), Devon Ross, Rocky O’Riordan (The Pogues), Hether Fortune (Wax Idols) , Puzzled Panther, Liz Lamere, Eric Davidson (New Bomb Turks), LG Galleon (Dead Leaf Echo), Peter Gordon, Emilie Simon, Maria Lina, Johann Rashid, Justin Strauss, Cynthia Ross and Zachary Allan Starkey. Musical backing is provided by Greg Foreman and Bob Bert. Tickets are available here

JG Thirlwell’s Archer Soundtrack Volume 1 Finally Released!

Archer
Archer Volume 1
is the long-awaited soundtrack album of JG Thirlwell‘s scores for the animated FX series Archer. Thirlwell created the musical score for seasons 7-14 of the series, from 2015-2023.

The album comprises 27 tracks and is drawn from seasons 7-9 of the show. There are 30 tracks on the digital version. The record is released on maraschino red vinyl. Apart from the theme song, Thirlwell performed and produced everything on the album with guest appearances by Marty Ehrlich, Matt Nelson, Steven Bernstein and Simon Hanes

Thirlwell joined the show on season 7 and was able to expand and build on the Archer universe with his musical stylings. The show won an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Animated Program for season 7. You can buy the album on vinyl or digitally here. You can listen to previews here in the mp3 tab.

Thirlwell art in Pioneer Art Zine

 

JGThirlwell has contributed four pages of exclusive new graphics for the new edition of Pioneer Zine. This issue was curated by Bob Bert (Pussy Galore, Sonic Youth, Chrome Cranks etc) and features contributions by JG Thirlwell as well as Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Lydia Lunch , Jasmine Hirst, Reuben Radding and Mark C. You can pick it up here

New Tredici Bacci album featuring JG Thirlwell contributions

The new Tredici Bacci album ‘Brave New World‘ will be released on March 31 2024. JG Thirlwell co-writes the music on two tracks, ‘Galaxia‘ and ‘Brave New World’, with long-time collaborator (and Bacci band leader) Simon Hanes. Thirlwell also wrote the lyrics on ‘Brave New World’. In addition, Tredici Bacci covers the Foetus classic ‘I Hate You All’, which features a lead vocal performance by JG Thirlwell.
You can order the album here.
In addition Tredici Bacci have a record release show at TV Eye in Queens NY on March 31 2024. JG Thirlwell will be turning up and lending some talents.

JG Thirlwell reads Lord Byron in new Hausswolff / Chaplin project

The Prisoner of Chillon was written by Lord Byron and published 200 years ago. Carl Michael von Hausswolff and Christopher Chaplin decided to compose a soundtrack to the poem. They engaged several people to read the poem, including JG Thirlwell, Judy Nylon, Anna von Hausswolff, Carmen Alt-Chaplin, Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten, Christine Martha Roedelius & Hans Joachim Roedelius. The result is a CD and chapbook which you can purchase here.

Alterity Chamber Orchestra perform new music by JG Thirlwell

On January 13 2024, Alterity Chamber Orchestra will be premiering major new chamber works written for them by JG Thirlwell in Orlando, Florida. The program will feature the new orchestral work Magnus Morbus and a new woodwind quintet entitled Hernea. In addition Alterity will perform Thirlwell’s Exulansis, which was originally composed for the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, and has been re-voiced for chamber orchestra. In addition Alterity will perform a string quartet version of the Manorexia classic Armadillo Stance.

Alterity Chamber Orchestra’s instrumentation is two violins, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, piano and two percussionists.

The show is presented by the Timucua Arts Foundation. The performance is free, although you can donate if you wish. You can reserve tickets here.