Devin Gray: Most Definitely’s solo drum universe
Explore Devin Gray’s innovative approach to solo drumming, blending jazz, electronics, and activism. Discover how this drummer pushes musical boundaries in our exclusive interview.
Spotlight OnSpotlight On

September 2024 guest Devin Gray's latest release Melt All the Guns II is out now. Featuring Ralph Alessi on trumpet and Myslaure Augustin on piano, this new batch of politically-leaning songs arrives at a time when global democracy is on the line, allowing Gray to express his concerns through his music.

Satoko Fujii: composing beyond the jazz spirit - Transcript
The acclaimed Japanese pianist, composer, and improviser discusses her incredibly prolific output, redefining jazz as a spirit rather than a style.
Bonus Tracks from Spotlight OnLawrence Peryer

After an 18-year hiatus, pianist-composer and August 2024 guest Satoko Fujii has brought her avant jazz-rock fusion quartet back to life. Their new album, Dog Days of Summer, dropped September 13, 2024, on Libra Records.

Jonathan Shank of Terrapin Station Ent.: from Mickey Hart to Peppa Pig
Explore the unique music industry insights of Jonathan Shank, CEO of Terrapin Station Ent., and his journey from Mickey Hart to Peppa Pig, generating over $80M in sales.
Spotlight OnSpotlight On

February 2024 guest Jonathan Shank has announced Season Two of his podcast, The Jam, where he explores, "the evolution of music through personal conversations and journeys with artists, industry icons, legendary bands, and tastemakers." Get it here.

Peter Kruder, Roberto Di Gioia, and the art of sonic synergy
Spotlight On chats with Peter Kruder (of Kruder & Dorfmeister) and Roberto Di Gioia (formerly of Klaus Doldinger’s Passport) about their extraordinary new electronic music album and what inspired it.
Spotlight OnSpotlight On

July 2023 guest Peter Kruder is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his record with partner Richard Dorfmeister, The K&D Sessions, with a limited edition 6LP / 3CD box set and an additional LP / CD with six bonus remixes of Madonna, Roni Size, Lewis Taylor and more. Available only on Bandcamp.

Brandon Seabrook’s magic clusterf**k of merciless banjo torture
Experimental jazz guitarist and banjoist Brandon Seabrook talks about the release of his new album, brutalovechamp, on Pyroclastic Records, and how it represents a vulnerable shift in his music.
Spotlight OnSpotlight On

Another July 2023 guest, the adventurous guitarist, banjoist and composer Brandon Seabrook, "brings a mad scientist inventiveness to an array of instruments, layering vintage banjos, electric and 12-string guitars and cassette recordings into an uncategorizable hybrid." The album is out October 18, but you can preview it now on Bandcamp.

Spotlight On host Lawrence Peyrer shares his concert review of jazz/funk legends The Headhunters for radio station KNKX, an interview he gave to the online magazine CanvasRebel, and a video of his talk with independent music advocate and Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota.