Episode 50 Part 1: Jeff Jackson on Music, Memory, and Myth in His Novel ‘Mira Corpora’
Jeff Jackson
Jeff Jackson is the author of several highly acclaimed novels, including ‘Destroy All Monsters: The Last Rock Novel’, ‘Novi Sad’, and ‘Mira Corpora’. His short fiction has appeared in a variety of journals and been performed in New York and Los Angeles by New River Dramatists. Jeff holds an MFA from NYU and is the recipient of fellowships from the MacDowell Colony, Baryshnikov Arts Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He lives, writes, and makes music with his band Julian Calendar in Charlotte, NC.
About the Episode
EPISODE SUMMARY:
In Part 1 of Episode 50, we delve into the mesmerizing world of author Jeff Jackson and his acclaimed novel ‘Mira Corpora’. Join us as we explore the intersection of music and literature, unraveling the enigmatic narrative of the book. From the mysterious disappearance of underground rockstar Kin Mersey to the surreal journey of the runaway teenage protagonist, we uncover the depths of this dark and compelling tale. Jeff shares his creative process, artistic influences, and the thematic underpinnings of his work. Get ready for a captivating discussion of music, memory, and myth as we examine the haunting landscapes of ‘Mira Corpora’. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear songs by Jeff’s band, Julian Calendar, all of which you can download from Bandcamp. Check the episode playlist below.
In Episode 50 Part 2, Nathan D. Duvall and this semester’s Rock is Lit intern, Cador Jones, join me to talk about actual musicians who, like the rockstar in Jeff’s novel, mysteriously disappeared.
PLAYLIST—ALL SONG BY JULIAN CALENDAR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
“In Your Love”
Rock is Lit theme music
[Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can’t Stop”
“Blue Boys” (Rock is Lit mix)
“The Deep End”
“Men Are Canceled”
“No Kingdom”
“Back Door Man”
“The Drowned Boy”
“Property is Theft”
“Game On!” by Aqours
Julian Calendar Medley: “Language Lessons,” “Stolen Eyes,” “King Blank”
Rock is Lit theme music
LINKS:
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Rock is Lit Episode 1 featuring Jeff Jackson (‘Destroy All Monsters’) with Nathan D. Duvall: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jeffjackson-nathandduvall
Jeff Jackson’s website: http://deathofliterature.com/
Jeff Jackson on Instagram: @deathofliterature
Jeff Jackson on Twitter: @DeathofLit
Julian Calendar on Bandcamp: https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/
Trailer for ‘Mira Corpora’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTakZdScwY
Nathan D. Duvall’s website: http://nathandduvall.com/
Nathan D. Duvall’s Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM: https://ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/
Nathan D. Duvall on Instagram: @nathandduvall
Cador Jones on Instagram: @bluecadorade
Christy and Jeff, Scuppernong Books in 2021
Jeff’s band, Julian Calendar
Screenshot from our interview for Episode 1, on Jeff’s novel ‘Destroy All Monsters’
