Michael Hearst is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, and producer. He is a founding member of the band One Ring Zero, which has released seven albums, including the acclaimed literary collaboration As Smart As We Are. As a writer, Michael's work has appeared in such journals as McSweeney's, The Lifted Brow, and Post Road. He hosts a podcast series with Rick Moody called 18:59 and is a producer for the Web site Cassette From My Ex. Hearst has appeared on such shows as NPR's Fresh Air, A+E's Breakfast With the Arts, and NBC's The Today Show.
The Control of Teenagers
By Rick Moody & Michael Hearst
The Control of Teenagers dances on the corpse of self-help publishing; (more)
Thrifty Liquidators
By Rick Moody & Michael Hearst
In addition to writing lyrically ABOUT the wonders of the dollar store phenomenon... (more)
They Didn't Get Along
By Michael Hearst & Rick Moody
An inquiry into the nature of human relationships over the course of eons, featuring musical accompaniment in diverse time signatures, and a British narrator. (more)
