This Ain’t a Scene: Josiah Mazzaschi of Light FM

I saw Light FM for the first time at Pehrspace, a small space that’s a gallery by day and BYOB venue by night, which added a level of charm to the pop quartet, now quintet, fronted by Josiah Mazzaschi (not that they needed it). Originally from Chicago, Josiah moved West after meeting Aaron Espinoza of Earlimart and recently released his third, self-recorded LP titled Let There Be Light FM. What really intrigues me about his music is the range of interesting sounds and the depth of layers each song possesses. I have no idea how he writes these songs, but I selfishly hope he keeps at for as long as he can.

I photographed and spoke with Josiah at his recording studio in Glassell Park in January of 2010.

Check out my photos and interview with Josiah Mazzaschi here.

For a brief update on what I’ve been up to and mixtape of ten songs I’ve been listening to this past month, check out my February 2010 Wrap-up newsletter.

I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll be showing some rock photography at Origami Vinyl in March. There will be about a dozen prints in total including photos of Silversun Pickups, No Age, Dan Deacon, Crystal Antlers, and The Happy Hollows. If you’re in the neighborhood drop by.

Also, we’ll be having an opening reception on Sunday, February 28th with a DJ (playing vinyl only), free Colt 45 and wine, and I’ll be raffling off two 8×10 prints, one of Brian Aubert from Silversun Pickups and one of Jeff Tweedy from Wilco. Flyer below.