In his London studio, surrounded by the tools of his trade, the British reggae innovator shares stories of sound system culture and frequency science. His new compilation, 'Sufferer Sounds,' brings fresh attention to his groundbreaking dub productions.
The year's most striking performances demonstrated how veteran musicians balance nostalgia and innovation, from Vegas mega-shows to intimate club dates. Lawrence Peryer reflects on some of his live music highlights of 2024.
Working with jazz luminaries Ingrid Laubrock and Marianne Trudel, the experimental Québec duo creates their first drum-less album, finding fresh territory between composed structure and free improvisation.
The sonic landscape of modern electronic music owes an immense debt to the German experimentalists who refused to accept their inheritance. Author Christoph Dallach uncovers how a generation's quest for identity birthed an entirely new sonic vocabulary.
On her tenth album and first for Sun Records, the GRAMMY-nominated artist finds inspiration in exhaustion, wisdom in collaboration, and a powerful new voice in the spaces between touring and home.
Spotlight On's Lawrence Peryer shares the year's most compelling reads, including a provocative climate change novel, Lincoln's grief in the cemetery, and fresh insights from legendary producer Rick Rubin.
The ESP-Disk debut from Paper Jays emerged from an unlikely trinity of influences: Providence's experimental legacy, international folk traditions, and a steady guitar drone that pulses beneath every track.
The OPTO S drummer reflects on her first R.E.M. show, middle school art gigs, and why synths represent her next frontier.
The Tunisian-born jazz bassist's debut album unites Arabic maqams with modern improvisation, interpreted by an artist who speaks in many musical tongues.
A composer who's also a biochemist, Stefan Smulovitz discusses his latest album—a collaboration that turns paintings into musical time signatures—and why constraints often lead to the most interesting art.
What happens when acclaimed musicians remake holiday music in their own image? These albums show how personal vision can transform and transcend familiar seasonal themes.
'Undrilling the Hole,' the new album from Amsterdam's most uncompromising band, proves that experimental music can be both cerebrally challenging and viscerally thrilling.