The Magic of the Broken: David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets)

About this episode

Douglas Rushkoff interviews musician David J about the intersection of music, magic, and the human heart, along with his new book of poetry.

“I came to make you love yourself.” Join Rushkoff for a deep dive into the noir consciousness with legendary musician and writer David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets). Together, they explore the liminal spaces between music, magic, and the human heart. In addition, David J discusses his new book, "Rhapsody, Threnody and Prayer," a triptych of poems and odes spanning four decades that explores the dimensions of love, loss, and sacred dedication. 🤝 Team Human is proudly supported by Groucho. You can take 50% off your first month by using promo code "teamhuman": https://mygroucho.club/teamhuman Download Groucho: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/groucho/id6756526142?ct=teamhuman&mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trampoline.groucho&utm_source=website&utm_medium=landing&utm_campaign=teamhuman Follow Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff: Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/douglasrushkoff YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@douglasrushkoff TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/douglasrushkoff Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rushkoff.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Douglas Rushkoff

Guest: David J

Topics covered

• music
• poetry
• human emotion
• magic
• love
• loss

Keywords

• David J
• Bauhaus
• Love and Rockets
• poetry
• music
• human heart
• magic
• love
• loss

Sponsors

Groucho

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rhapsody, Threnody and Prayer

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