Bob Massey (bob@nitratehymnal.net) is the composer and librettist of the contemporary opera, "The Nitrate Hymnal: A Dying Dream In Four Acts" (www.nitratehymnal.net), commissioned by Washington Performing Arts Society, produced by Anti-Social Music, a project of Creative Capital. Bob splits his time between music-making and writing for Spin, The Washington Post, and others. His music steals shamelessly from the visceral impact of post-punk, the emotional palette of classical, and the sonic range of experimental music. Massey has toured and recorded with Jean Smith (Kill Rock Stars), Telegraph Melts (Absolutely Kosher Records), and Tsunami (Simple Machines). He has composed scores for film, dance, and the web. Currently, he curates the Punk Not Rock composer salon in Washington, DC. His work has been enthusiastically received by the Sunday Times of London, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, Washington City Paper, Public Radio International, Alternative Press, Magnet, Yakuza, Pitchfork Media, Ink 19, Hip Mama, and others.