Episodes
Jan. 18, 2024
Kris Davis: defining jazz's vanguard
The innovative jazz pianist talks about her label, Pyroclastic Records, gender justice for composers, her connections to New York's improvisors scene, and recording an album at the Village Vanguard.
Jan. 11, 2024
Angelica Sanchez: jazz keys and nighttime creatures
The acclaimed composer, educator, and pianist talks about her musical journey and corralling a jazz nonet for the album Nighttime Creatures.
Jan. 4, 2024
Adam Rudolph: conjuring music’s global essence
The legendary percussionist discusses his musical philosophy, what he learned working with the likes of Yusef Lateef, and Timeless, his album with Hu: Vibrational.
Dec. 28, 2023
Ibrahim Maalouf: a conversation on harmony, heritage, and hope
The trumpet virtuoso talks about his father's inspiration, the Middle East's influence on symphonic music, how Bach and Mozart were punks, and the ideas behind his album Capacity To Love.
Dec. 21, 2023
Roberto Di Gioia + Max Herre: Web Web’s experiments in electronic jazz
The two musicians talk about the creative process, Munich's musical lineage, and the outstanding sounds found on Web Web's album WEB MAX II.
Dec. 14, 2023
James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosmische hauntology
With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
Dec. 7, 2023
Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences
With her books Encounters and American Cosmic, religious studies professor Diana Pasulka explores the modern edges of belief.
Nov. 30, 2023
Eric Hilton: from Thievery Corporation to Corazón Kintsugi
The prolific music producer talks about his influences, growing up in Washington, D.C., and his stunning collaborations with vocalist Natalia Clavier.
Nov. 23, 2023
Javon Jackson gives Peter Bradley's art a swinging soundtrack
The celebrated saxophonist talks about his place in the jazz tradition, playing with masters of the genre, and his soundtrack for the documentary With Peter Bradley.
Nov. 16, 2023
Tea Krulos explores hidden subcultures in American society
The author grapples with the unknown and the extraordinary in his many books, which include Heroes In The Night, American Madness, and Monster Hunters.
Nov. 9, 2023
Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist's narrative
Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.
Nov. 2, 2023
On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation
Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music.
Oct. 26, 2023
Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash
The Swiss sound artist and drummer discusses Breath versus Beats, his recently released collaboration with Bill Laswell and the late Toshinori Kondo.
Oct. 19, 2023
Seth Godin and The Song of Significance
The influential author, entrepreneur, and teacher digs into the empowering and empathic team-building themes of his latest book.
Oct. 12, 2023
Dengue Fever’s Ting Mong might be our album of the year
The Los Angeles-based combo celebrates the joy of Cambodian rock music with a new album and tour.
Oct. 5, 2023
Gabriel Kennedy leads us into the Chapel Perilous
A deep dive into the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the subject of Gabriel Kennedy's forthcoming book.
Sept. 28, 2023
Aline Homzy plays violin in the cosmos with étoile magique
Led by Aline Homzy's ecstatic violin, a mind-expanding jazz ensemble finds inspiration in a planetary mythos.
Sept. 21, 2023
Cat Henry of Live Music Society champions small venues
The executive director of the philanthropic foundation talks about the importance of keeping small music venues alive and thriving.
Sept. 14, 2023
Joe Mills (Aver) of Move 78 decodes jazz from the algorithms
With the Berlin-based electronic-jazz combo Move 78, Aver blurs the line between performance and synthesis.
Sept. 7, 2023
Steven Milne of The Little Kicks writes songs from the heart
Steven talks about the emotional process of songwriting, balancing a music career and family, and The Little Kicks’ latest album, People Need Love.
Aug. 31, 2023
EMBER are a jazz trio with a collective mindset
With the new album August in March, three accomplished players perform modern jazz as a band of equals.
Aug. 24, 2023
Pete Josef has a modern take on classic soul
The Bristol-based songwriter on protest music, stage fright, the joy of singles, and playing Glastonbury with Kelis.
Aug. 17, 2023
Kirsten Agresta Copely creates New Age harp soundscapes
With Aquamarine, the award-winning harpist and composer channels the ocean.
Aug. 10, 2023
mr. master and his never-ending rap project
Through nerdcore hip-hop, mr. master’s ambitious ‘ultra’ redefines how music gets released.