Interview wiith Danielle Earle - founder of PL Entertainment

Danielle Earle founded her company PL Entertainment a few years ago amongst the high buildings and hustle and bustle of New York. This was without a doubt an incredibly wise move as she's since been involved in plenty of interesting projects such as her "On the scene" series: showcasing the work of many different independent music artists.

More recently she's directed her first film "Where the road may lead us" which you can all watch below! But first why not read her answers to a few questions we fired over to her.......



So Danielle, I guess you’ve been pretty busy having just made your film, how was the experience for you?
As you know, Where The Road May Lead Us was our first film for PL Entertainment. I was completely scared to death, before the production process, but I said to myself, I need to make this film, because the story was on my mind for several years. I thought to myself, when something is inside you that’s bursting the get out, you have to go for it.
At first it was nerveracking, gathering all of the pieces together to make the film complete.
But, overall it was an amazing expereince to be surrounded by such talented filmmakers. Hai-Tao Wu, Yann Shan Tsai. An incredible editor based in New York named Holly Buechel, who did an outstanding job with pulling my story together.

Script supervisors, Lorena Marques and Lucy Morales did a fantastic job with keeping me hoperventalating throughout the entire production.

Lastly, sound person Abdallah Nihrane, who totally created such a unique atmosphere in terms of sound and setup. Actors Melanie Burstin and Evan Baker were a blessing. They really did an outstanding job.
The film wouldn't have been complete without all of them.

Do you have any more potential films in the pipeline?

Yes! I’m completely, film crazy now. We are producing another film in my hometown in Oakland, New Jersey called License and Registration, with an amazing writer Stephanie Lazorchak from San Francisco, California (featuring music by a UK band called Broadcast 2000).

You guys certainly seem to be keeping busy, is there anything else that we should check out?

Definitely stay tuned for a music video that I directed for my long time pal, Justin Levinson, called “Hopelessness,” off of his latest album Predeterminded Fate. I wish him well. He’s doing so many amazing things this Summer.

Where can we find you?

Probably on the NY Subwayw 24/7. I’m just kidding, I’m usually everywhere, but I tend to go on tumblr lately. Note to the audience - feel to ask us questions about any of the artists featured on our show.

We can be reached anytime at PLE227@yahoo.com. If you are an unsigned artist, that would like to be on our web series, On The Scene, send us your tunes.

When I was in NYC last, I became addicted to Boyles Cherry Soda, do you know about this stuff?

Oh my god, I love Boyles Cherry Soda! Whenever your in a deli especially in New York, it's probably the only place in the world were you can get an entire meal and a soda for less than 4 bucks.
Growing up I learned to live without sometimes. Even with the series I’m completely the same way. I still eat gyros on occasion and I highly recommend it to any person that visit’s New York for the first time.

Any bands you think we should have a listen to?

I've become totally addicted to Miracles of Modern Science, which is a wonderful indie band from New York. I really love their sound.

Also, definitely check out The Lower 48, and Hailey Wojcik and her Imaginary Friends, they are incredible.

and finally, can you leaves us with any words of wisdom?

My only advice would be this…
”Go for it.”

There were many times were I came across so many people that didn’t believe in my ability as an artist, or as a director which is the same experience that ever musician or director has to face in life, but you have to believe in yourself and despite the hard times you may face, their will be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Believe me, there were times were I felt like giving up, but I said to myself, giving up is the easy part, and hanging in there it is the challenge. It’s all apart of the journey and the crosswords we face that will lead us to our destination or in this case, our dreams.

To experience more of PL Entertainments offerings please visit their website and if you can't wait, then here is a little taster.....

The first Tuckshop Gladstone session

Crikey, it's already turning out to be a busy week, but here are a few pictures from our first session at The Gladstone with the oh so charming Tom Mansi and his ultra cool ice breakers. These recordings will be quite different in style from the living room, expect warm colours and plenty of grainy footage. Having never been to The Gladstone before, I can confirm that it's a proper Laaaandan boozer worth visiting next time your in Borough. Good food and proper ales (they even serve Tinners from the homeland!) with a warm friendly atmosphere, I have no doubt that it will serve the new expansion of the Tuckshop Community well.

Big thanks to Tom Mansi and the Ice Breakers, Josh and Tom on camera and the good chaps at The Gladstone..

Hopped Up - Images from the Hot Rod Scene

I actually came across this exhibition by chance, and what luck, as these are absolutely wonderful pictures taken of the Hot Rod movement. Originally I thought they were from right back in the day, until I took notice of the dates and realised these have been documenting the current Hot Rod movement that is existing mainly in towns and cities across Europe. The whole exhibition is really worth checking out at the Proud Gallery, but if you can’t take a trip down, you should pester the oh so excellent photographer David Biene and see if you can convince him to do a second run of his book Hopped Up as the first one sold out faster than the wave of a chequered flag.

For more info and insights please visit www.hopped-up.com

Sunshine and songs with 6 day riot

The most recent living room session has once again flown by, this time soaring to the dizzy heights, having managed to persuade the fine talents of 6 day riot (admittedly minus a few members). Tamara and her merry troop turned up on time and happily plucked their way through several numbers playing guitar, violin and cheese grater. Not content with just the three excellent ensembles, we somehow managed to persuade them to take a short walk into one of the more picturesque areas of Kentish Town, where they strummed and sang sweetly into the spring air. Passers by slowed down and watched, even a giant lorry came to a halt and all the neighbours joined us out on the street, applauding the band once they had finished.

hed bod leg - a community art project

Dion Star is one of those incredibly talented individuals who I had the pleasure of meeting in my teens. Our meetings now are sadly pretty infrequent, however from time to time I always hear about the latest interesting project that he’s embarking on. He’s been involved in some excellent art and music projects over the years which have been enjoyed by many people. To be honest, his latest creation hed bod leg is an absolute beauty and is calling upon the world’s finest visionaries (i.e. you and me) to draw either a head, a body or a leg to help create some pretty interesting and unique looking creatures. The Tuckshop Community Radio Massive likes nothing more than people collectively joining together to create something cool, so hed bed leg really is a beautiful example of the flourishing online community.



To take part in hed bod leg and also see more of Dion Stars creative talents and designs, visit his website www.dionstar.co.uk