In this episode, Ben Hunt is joined by undercover investigator, filmmaker, and creative advocate Gemunu de Silva to explore how sound can become a powerful form of animal rights activism.
After nearly four decades documenting animal industries through undercover investigations, Gemunu has taken an unexpected creative turn with Industry Standard—an experimental sonic artwork created in collaboration with musician Karol Orzeszek (Gnostic Front). Constructed entirely from authentic recordings gathered during investigations, the album transforms the hidden sounds of industrial animal agriculture into an immersive listening experience.
Together, they discuss the creative process behind the project, the relationship between sound and imagination, and why artistic experimentation can open new pathways for advocacy beyond traditional campaigning.
Topics include:
From undercover investigations to sonic art
The creative process behind Industry Standard
Why sound can be more powerful than images
Punk, DIY culture, and artistic influence
Art as advocacy and reaching new audiences
Creativity, collaboration, and movement-building
The future of experimental animal rights activism
🎧 Explore Industry Standard, download the album, or purchase the vinyl:
https://gnosticfront.bandcamp.com/album/industry-standard
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https://www.performinganimalrights.org
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