"R.I.P. Andy Warhol, You Would Have Loved Ear"

For Jonah Paz and Yaelle Avtan, creating music has always felt guided by instinct. The duo behind the electronic project ear say the band came together through intuition, setting off what has since become a remarkable chain of fortunate moments. At the time, both were studying art at Bard College, and when they released their debut EP Fetish / Valley Serpent in May of last year, they had performed only one live show. Since then, their first full length album, The Most Dear and the Future, along with the follow up, Rumspringa, has strengthened their reputation as one of the most exciting names in the laptop twee scene. Artists, listeners, and critics alike often describe the duo's music as something almost magical. As for the reason behind it, Paz and Avtan insist their focus has always been on making meaningful art. To see if that philosophy holds up, we had them answer the Warhol questionnaire. SAHEIM PATRICK

Do you dream?

PAZ: Yes.
ATVAN: Yes.

Showers or baths?

PAZ: Baths.
ATVAN: Showers.

Is there anything you regret not doing?

PAZ: I wish I had been a more respectful child.
ATVAN: I try not to regret.

What was your first job?

PAZ: Farm Assistant.
ATVAN: Cashier and store assistant at Michaels.

When do you get nervous?

PAZ: When I am not busy.
ATVAN: I try not to get nervous.

Why can’t it just be magic all the time?

PAZ: It is.
ATVAN: It sort of is.

Photo by Muhammad Elarbi.

What did you have for breakfast?

PAZ: 6 Dollar Meal Deal Dunkin’ Donuts.
AVTAN: Hashbrown and egg.

What are you reading right now?

PAZ: I’m trying to read this Derek McCormack book, but I just can’t.
AVTAN: Illuminations.

Where do you dance?

PAZ: At shows.
AVTAN: In the bathroom.

Who’s your dream date?

PAZ: Do a lot of people say Jack Donoghue? Would he even be down..?
AVTAN: Gifted Hater.

What do you think about love?

PAZ: Awesome and beautiful and healing and it changes people.
AVTAN: Extremely significant beautiful force.

What are your beauty secrets?

PAZ: I’m not that guy, sorry.
AVTAN: Do everything yourself.

What’s your favorite movie?

PAZ: I’ve got a giant Lilya 4-Ever poster in my room. I like all of the Lukas Moodysson movies. Or Donnie Darko… I feel so bad for him and that girl he dates.
AVTAN: I’m not really a movie person but when I see a good movie it becomes my favorite until I see another good one. The last movie I watched was The Piano Teacher.

Photo by Tommy Pointer.

Are you interested in furniture?

PAZ: I don’t really know anything about it. If I try I can picture the perfect chair right now in my head, though. Now I’m spinning it round in circles and changing its color and dimensions.
AVTAN: I always think about the perfect table. I feel like most are too tall or too short.

Do you have a TV?

PAZ: No.
AVTAN: No.

What do you love about New York City?

PAZ: My friends Mars, Luchia, Bella, Lisa, Rocky, Charlie, Scarlet, and Beatrice live there.
AVTAN: It makes me brave.

Do you keep a diary?

PAZ: Yes.
AVTAN: Yes.

Photo by Muhammad Elarbi.

What are you most proud of?

PAZ: I like our songs so much.
AVTAN: I am so proud of my friends.

How many hotels have you been kicked out of?

PAZ: None.
AVTAN: None.

Do you get eight hours a night?

PAZ: No.
AVTAN: Rarely.

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