Spotlight On
Creative people drive our culture. Host Lawrence Peryer has revealing talks with the people shaping the past, present, and future of culture, media, and entertainment. Hear discussions with musicians, writers, thinkers, pioneers, innovators and more.
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July 1, 2024
ALI: From Barcelona to London with a Dream and a New Single
ALI left Barcelona to pursue her dream as a singer-songwriter in London at only 18 years old.
Today, she is a young emerging independent artist who’s determined to claim every step of her music journey, from songwriti…
June 27, 2024
Ruiqi Wang: subduing the silence with vocal improvisation
Evocative vocals, string-laced arrangements, and sublime jazz instrumentation form the experimental fabric of Ruiqi Wang's stunning album, Subduing The Silence.
June 26, 2024
Spotlight On: The Paul Chastain Playlist
Today we roll out the companion playlist for our recent episode with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Paul Chastain. The playlist explores Paul's music and that of other artists we discussed throughout our conve…
June 25, 2024
First Look at Spotlight On: Improvisation in Music and Life
Thank you to the band, the staff of the Royal Room and to all who attended our live episode taping in Seattle over the weekend.
We will be sharing audio and video from the show, Spotlight On: Improvisation in Music and Life…
June 24, 2024
Reflecting Humanity Through César Dávila-Irizarry's Chaotic Soundscapes
Over a decade ago, César Dávila-Irizarry's distinctive perception of sound carved its way into North American consciousness with the premiere of American Horror Story. However, way before landing the theme song…
June 20, 2024
Paul Chastain: The Small Square's big sounds
The famed musician and songwriter discusses the definition of power pop, his days with Velvet Crush, and his exciting transcontinental band, The Small Square.
June 18, 2024
Spotlight On: The Jeff Slate Playlist
Today we roll out the companion playlist for our recent episode with musician, songwriter, and journalist, Jeff Slate. The playlist explores Jeff's music and that of other artists we discussed throughout our conversation. Ge…
June 17, 2024
Liv Hanna: “Lonely” but Kind
Photo Credit: Lizzie Kristal
Liv Hanna is a self-made, up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a sharp pop vision bringing a unique twist to the genre. Her music blends elements of almost 10 styles together through her be…
June 13, 2024
Jeff Slate: tales from a rock 'n' roll troubadour
The storied musician, songwriter, and music journalist talks about recording his album The Last Day of Summer during the pandemic, his approach to interviewing artists, and his friendships with some of his musical heroes.
June 12, 2024
Spotlight On: The Katie Ernst Playlist
Today we roll out the companion playlist for our recent episode with bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst. The playlist explores her music and that of other artists we discussed throughout our conversation. Get the playlist on:
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