In 2006, Quentin Stoltzfus was forced to retire Mazarin, the dreamy, strummy Philadelphia-based project he debuted in 1999, due to threats from a litigious Long Island classic-rock band of the same name. If not for that, the new Light Heat album would be a Mazarin album, and could have come out years ago. The catalyst for Light Heat’s debut came from Stoltzfus’ friends and former tourmates the Walkmen. That band, minus singer Hamilton Leithauser, backs Stoltzfus on the LP, although Light Heat itself, like Mazarin, is essentially Stoltzfus and whomever he plays with. Stoltzfus will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our new feature on Light Heat.
Stoltzfus: This 900-minute series, available on Netflix and TCM, is essential for anyone seriously interested in film. Everyone has caveats in their film education; this series helps to fill those voids and presents a linear, though connective story of the entangled web of the cinematic experience. The Irish director of the series, Mark Cousins, has impeccable taste in film. Perfect stuff for your winter hibernation.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34uCwk6Z40
