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Interviews with artists, creators, collectors, and Metalabel staff about their experiences and views on the creative universe.

Q&A: Collector Seb Chan on supporting creative networks

Q&A: Collector Seb Chan on supporting creative networks

COLLECTORS WHO GET IT Collector: Seb Chan Metalabel Collection Size: 11 and counting Latest Collect: LORE by Future Commerce THE STORY From running underground electronic music events in Sydney to leading major cultural institutions like ACMI and the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt, Seb Chan has dedicated his career to supporting creative

The $100 cube of garbage that sold out in hours

The $100 cube of garbage that sold out in hours

RELEASE DETAILS Creator: Justin Gignac Release: NYC Garbage Season 2 Format: Limited edition sculptures (50 pieces) Price: $100 each Status: Sold out in 2 hours NYC GARBAGE THE STORY What began as a cheeky argument about package design in 2001 became an unlikely lesson in perceived value. Justin Gignac started

Q&A: Train Songz on making zines and building community

Q&A: Train Songz on making zines and building community

Train Songz Summer 24, #4 Physical zine On Friday morning something unexpected happened on Metalabel: the fourth edition of a zine called Train Songz launched. This on its own was not unusual. We love zines. Lots have released with us. What was unexpected was the response. Within hours the zine

Q&A: Artist Zarina Nares on making limited run artwork

Q&A: Artist Zarina Nares on making limited run artwork

“Hey. Honestly, I’m just… I don’t know.” By Zarina Nares Art Book 8 x 10, 132 pages 10 editions Hey. Honestly, I'm just...I don't know. is a small-run book by the artist Zarina Nares that sequences still images from the reality TV show

Q&A: YACHT on what it means to release

Q&A: YACHT on what it means to release

A beloved indie dance-rock duo changes the game again

Q&A: Forever Magazine on making your own magazine

Q&A: Forever Magazine on making your own magazine

Behind the scenes of a Downtown NYC staple

Guest Essay: The courage to let your guts out

Guest Essay: The courage to let your guts out

By Paul Waters and Jamie Nami Kim