Yelena Zhelezov calls Sepand Shahab, an Iran-born experimental composer based in Los Angeles, to discuss what it was like to grow up in Southern California, decode the symbolic meaning of “a house with a lawn,” recall a forbidden dance party on a bus heading out of Tehran, and wonder why the idea of home is so elusive. When does a place turn into time? Listen in to find out.

SEPAND SHAHAB
Composer and sound artist living in Los Angeles. His pieces combine field recordings, simple electronic sounds, and open instrumental parts in an attempt to include the performing environment in the listener’s experience.

YELENA ZHELEZOV
Artist working with sculpture, video, and text, based in Los Angeles and Belarus.