Fall Venue Location Changes

We have an important update regarding the locations of all fall programming. In late August, we experienced some damage to the ceiling of our historic 1926 theater. As we address the situation and extent of the damage, ISSUE will be continuing with all scheduled programming at alternative venues.

Che Chen and Chie Mukai performing at Next Sunday, Tokyo, February 23, 2011.

Che Chen interview by David Leigh

A conversation between artist David Leigh and Emerging Artist Commission recipient Che Chen explores Chen's diverse collaborative practice as a composer, improvisor, and publisher.

Voices and Echoes

Ongoing Series

Curated by Aki Onda, "Voices and Echoes" is a landmark tour coming to ISSUE in September. Including pioneering Japanese artists renowned for their unique, interdisciplinary approaches to sound-based practices: Akio Suzuki, Gozo Yoshimasu, and Otomo Yoshihide.

Touch.30 Live in NYC

Ongoing Series

Touch and ISSUE present a series of events celebrating the publisher's 30th anniversary. Since its first release in 1982, Touch has created sonic and visual productions that have made it the most enduring of any independent music company of its time.