Operating in self-imposed exile, Colin Self turned night into studio and meditation into medium, emerging with 'r∞L4nGc'—an album that speaks in secret tongues to commune with departed souls.
The co-founder of string quartet ETHEL discusses Carnegie Hall, Ron Carter, and why classical music needs to shed its sacred robes and return to its role as cultural glue. Her journey through New York City's musical landscape mirrors the evolution of contemporary classical music itself.
On his sophomore album 'Silêncio,' the São Paulo producer decodes nature's symphonies through vintage gear and collaborates with Brazilian legend Arthur Verocai, creating a psychedelic meditation on what happens when we finally stop to listen.
The Australian guitarist and Polish percussionist reveal how their shared obsession with minimal sources and maximum sound led to 'Dog's Light,' an unorthodox album that erases the lines between composition and improvisation.
A conversation with the renowned flutist about her latest album, 'What Times Are These,' and the creative process of reimagining verses from Adrienne Rich, Tracy K. Smith, and others through contemporary jazz.
From AI-inspired large ensembles to midnight Tokyo sessions, this week's electronic explorations chart new territories in sound, featuring fresh works by Jon Irabagon, Tim Hecker, Oksana Linde, and Benjamin Fulwood.
The Neapolitan bassist and composer discusses how volcanic landscapes, artistic heritage, and the conscious abandonment of structure shaped his daring latest album.
The Grammy-nominated composer and New England Conservatory faculty member unites Turkish mehter bands with American jazz, revealing centuries-old connections between two musical traditions. Soon, he will present these connections on stage at Boston's Jordan Hall.
As Spotlight On marks its fifth year, we revisit 2021's remarkable guests, including James Felice (Felice Brothers), Jack Casady (Hot Tuna), and Gerald Casale (DEVO), whose stories of resilience and reinvention defined a transformative year.
Mondo 2000 founder R.U. Sirius unpacks Bowie's remarkable evolution from hippie fellow traveler to critical observer, tracking the artist's fifty-year dialogue with American counterculture.
From Tupac's fear of reincarnation to Buddhist concepts of suffering, Kendrick Lamar weaves together hip-hop history and religious philosophy to examine what it means to return to life eternally — and whether such return might be the Devil's own prison.
In 1984, Rubén Blades wrote four stories of everyday people who vanished without explanation. Four decades and countless covers later, their ghostly presence still echoes through Latin American music, memory, and consciousness.
In "Watch The Party Die," Kendrick grapples with his calling as a musical prophet, torn between peaceful Christian ideals and the violent justice he feels compelled to deliver.
Kevin Sun's double album features two distinct quartets, blending original compositions with unexpected covers and capturing the essence of the saxophonist's artistic growth in New York's vibrant jazz community.
The acclaimed Canadian composer pushes the boundaries of piano music, blending traditional techniques with electromagnetic drones to craft otherworldly compositions.
Co-owner Paul Stache reflects on Smoke's journey from intimate club to record label, balancing tradition with innovation while nurturing both jazz legends and rising stars.
Seabrook's latest work showcases his evolution as a fearless innovator, layering multiple instruments and found sounds into a complex, visceral musical experience.
From AC/DC to Joni Mitchell, saxophonist Kyle Brooks opens up about his musical journey, influences, and the unexpected inspirations behind his latest album, 'Monarch.'
From urgent warnings to hopeful visions, Shepik's latest album explores various facets of our changing climate, urging listeners to consider their role in preserving the planet.
Pianist and composer Francesco Crosara visited Spotlight On back in May of 2024. He was in the midst of promotion for his album Circular Motion, on Origin/AO2 Records, which is now up for consideration for a Grammy nomination.
Jeff Lederer, the multi-talented saxophonist and composer, is back with a musical gut punch aimed squarely at the current political landscape. His new album, Guilty!!!, drops October 7th via his label little (i) music, just as the Supreme Court kicks off its fall term.