TEMPO/TAOS NEWS
Since March 2023, Richard Aufrichtig has been a regular contributor to Tempo, Taos News’ weekly arts supplement.
As of October 2024, Aufrichtig has begun publishing a weekly Fresh Wind column in Tempo - interviewing musicians, artists, and other Taos characters in conjunction with events in town.
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SELECTED FRESH WIND COLUMNS
Art of Flying to Headline Sunset Series No. 24, 27 November 2024
Interview with David Costanza of Art of Flying that touches on the band's activity since the releae of heartslaughter in 2023 - including the recent moving of the band's all-analog studio and the release of an album that Costanza and Anne Speroni (also of AoF) made in the late '80s in San Francisco
Emi Nix Brings Tea House Taos to OmniHum Gallery, 21 November 2024
Interview with Emi Nix about her Tea House Taos project, inspired by the chinese Gong Fu Cha style of tea service. After a series of successful pop-up events, Nix is now presenting regular tea service hours at the local OmniHum Gallery
Lady's Mantle Holds Fundraising Party At Reset, 14 November 2024
Interview with local band Lady's Mantle, in anticipation of a fundraising concert aimed toward raising funds to record their debut album
Wildfire Comes Into Focus At Community Resilience Event, 7 November 2024
Interview Amara Szrom, the Northern New Mexico Project Coordinator from the National Forest Foundation, about "Del Fuego", a community resilience event focused on wildfires held at the Taos Center for the Arts
SELECTED FEATURES
Ph8 w/ the Bees & Locusts To Record Live Album At The Alley, 27 November 2024
Feature on the group Ph8 w/ the Bees & Locusts on the occasion of their final show before a hiatus that will last until October of 2025. The group originally formed around the rapper Ph8, and over the last two years grew to be one of the most infectiously joyful musical projects in all of Taos.
KNCE Celebrates A Decade On Air, 7 November 2024
Feature on the 10th Anniversary of Taos' local radio station KNCE 93.5FM, in anticipation of a live show celebrating the anniversary at the Taos Center For The Arts
Evan Yee: The Lens of the Underground, 15 February 2024
Feature on local photographer Evan Yee about his artistic process and how he became involved in documenting the local music scene in Taos
Dissolves Record Release Show at Reset, 25 January 2024
Feature on celebrated local band Dissolves, including an interview with all three members, in anticipation of the release of their eponymous debut record
SELECTED REVIEWS
Lensic 360 Bring Bonnie “Prince” Billy to Taos, 26 October 2023
Review of Bonnie "Prince" Billy performance at the Taos Center for the Arts, with an additional spotlight on opening act Laurel Premo
Blossoms and Bones Disappoints, 31 August 2023
Review of Blossoms and Bones Festival, organized by Lensic360 at Abiqui's Ghost Ranch
SELECTED INTERVIEWS (that predate Fresh Wind column)
Chicano Batman at the Mothership, 27 June 2024
Interview with Carlos Arévalo, guitarist in the Los Angeles-based psych-soul band Chicano Batman, in anticipation of the group's Taos debut at the Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership
CocoRosie Bring Their Junkyard Witchez Tour To Taos, 11 April 2024
Interview with Sierra Casady, of the internationally celebrated group CocoRosie, in anticipation of a performance at Taos' Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center
Beth Orton Makes Her Taos Debut, 28 September 2023
Interview with internationally-renowned singer-songwriter Beth Orton about her creative process in anticipation of her performance with her touring band at the Taos Center For The Arts
June Swoons in August, 10 August 2023
Interview with Los Angeles-based artist June Swoon in anticipation of her Taos debut at Ennui Gallery's Sunset Series, part of a tour promoting her second record, "A House With Windows Open"