Music Artist Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosimiche hauntology
With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kirsten Agresta Copely creates New Age harp soundscapes
With Aquamarine, the award-winning harpist and composer channels the ocean.