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Nov. 2, 2023

Jane Ira Bloom & Mark Helias

Today, the Spotlight shines On New York-based jazz innovators Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, who join us to discuss their latest collaboration with drummer Bobby Previte, 2.3.23. I’d like to read from Mark’s notes for the album, “2.3.23 was an outgrowth of the improvisational recording project that emerged between…

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Nov. 2, 2023

On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation (Spotlight On : 173)

Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On Kerry O’Brien and William Robin, co-authors of the book On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement from University of California Press. Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Terry Riley…

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Nov. 1, 2023

Monika Herzig

Today, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of a reimagined set of Joni Mitchell’s music, which she arranged and features vocals interpreted by her late friend, award-winning…

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Oct. 31, 2023

Lem Oppenheimer

Today, the Spotlight shines On Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of Easy Star Records, an independent record label specializing in pushing and expanding the boundaries of reggae music. Founded in mid-90s New York City, Easy Star first focused on raising the bar for US reggae but soon expanded to uncovering and highlighting…

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Oct. 29, 2023

Jon Weisberger

Jon Weisberger joins LP to talk about songwriting, his work with artists such as the Night Drivers, the Infamous Stringdusters, the Travelin’ McCourys, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and more. He's an encyclopedia of American music. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jon-weisberger/

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Oct. 27, 2023

Angus Hayes

Angus Hayes stops by to talk about Harvest Media and the problems they are solving with music distribution https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/angus-hayes/

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Oct. 26, 2023

Scott Register

Scott Register head of A&R at ThinkIndie talks about independent record shops, distribution and his life in broadcasting. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/scott-register/

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Oct. 26, 2023

Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash (Spotlight On : 172)

The Swiss sound artist and drummer discusses Breath versus Beats, his recently released collaboration with Bill Laswell and the late Toshinori Kondo. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On drummer and sound artist Simon Berz. The impetus for our conversation was the release of Simon’s collaboration with American bassist and sonic…

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Oct. 25, 2023

Jordy Freed

Jordy Freed, head of partner marketing & strategy at SONY recently worked on SONY 360 album releases for David Bowie's most recent albums including Blackstar, Heathen, Reality, and The Next Day with LP. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jordy-freed/

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Oct. 24, 2023

Jeff Slate

Songwriter, SiriusXM Volume host, and music-writer, Jeff Slate tells the whole story of his spat with Paul Simon, talks about why the Clash are massively underrated, what music will be remembered in 200 years and more. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-slate/

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Oct. 23, 2023

Mike Butera

Mike Butera, founder and CEO of Artiphon, is reimagining the musical instrument, changing the way we think about who plays music and how. Artiphon instruments adapt and scale with players, letting people enjoy every note. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/mike-butera/

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Oct. 20, 2023

Marissa Licata

Violinist Marissa Licata shares her experience touring with Jethro Tull, Alanis Morrisette, Alicia Keys and more. LP recently caught her show in Seattle and invited her to share her experiences playing violin and touring with some pretty big names. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/marissa-licata/

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Oct. 19, 2023

Theresa Vibberts

Theresa Vibberts, Executive Vice President at CAMI talks about booking classical music and her roots working with rock photographer Danny Clinch. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/theresa-vibberts/

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Oct. 19, 2023

Seth Godin and The Song of Significance (Spotlight On | 171)

The influential author, entrepreneur, and teacher digs into the empowering and empathic team-building themes of his latest book. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On author, entrepreneur, and teacher Seth Godin. I recently watched an interview with Seth wherein he was describing a discussion he had with someone asking him for career…

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Oct. 17, 2023

Lauren A. Spalding

LP sits down with Lauren A. Spalding (AKA hermixalot) to talk about Missy Elliott, echo chambers, how she broke Chingy, paid internships, how to get noticed in the music industry, and more https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/lauren-a-spalding/

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Oct. 16, 2023

Episode 100! Lawrence Peryer

Our one hundredth episode! To mark this milestone, the tables get turned — host Lawrence Peryer becomes the interviewee as his old friend David Marcus grills him on his history, his first musical loves, how he stumbled into the business, etc https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/lawrence-peryer/

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Oct. 13, 2023

Vito Iaia

Vito Iaia joins us to discuss the genesis of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibition that his company Impact Museums co-produced. He shares the story of his immersive studio and how content gets licensed and exhibited. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/vito-iaia/

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Oct. 12, 2023

Cynthia Parsons

Cynthia Parsons has lived a rock n' roll life. She started with Bill Graham Presents, managed VIP ticketing for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and others, has been the day-to-day manager for artists including Aaron Neville and Eddie Money. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/cynthia-parsons/

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Oct. 12, 2023

Dengue Fever’s Ting Mong might be our album of the year (Spotlight On | 170)

The Los Angeles-based combo celebrates the joy of Cambodian rock music with a new album and tour. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On Chhom Nimol and Ethan Holtzman, vocalist, and keyboardist, respectively, of the band Dengue Fever. This episode is a little bit different. Dengue Fever was in the midst of…

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Oct. 10, 2023

Harold Sherrick

Harold Sherrick visits to talk about his book "A Pigs Tale" which tells the story of one of the most famous bootleg labels, Trade Mark of Quality. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/harold-sherrick-1/

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Oct. 6, 2023

MANE

MANE joins LP to talk about the band's experience at SXSW 2022 and more. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/mane/

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Oct. 5, 2023

Constant Follower

Self-described as "soaring-ambient-dreampop- experimental-folk", Constant Follower is the band formed around Scottish songwriter Stephen McAll. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/constant-follower/

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Oct. 5, 2023

Gabriel Kennedy leads us into the Chapel Perilous (Spotlight On | S09E23)

A deep dive into the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the subject of Gabriel Kennedy's forthcoming book. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On Gabriel Kennedy, the author of the forthcoming biography Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, which hits shelves in February 2024…

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Oct. 4, 2023

Carrie Kania

Carrie Kania chats with LP about life, music, art, publishing and her life leading up to moving to London. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/carrie-kania/

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