Chalk: a relentless and genre-busting band from Belfast - Transcript
The Irish electronic/rock hybrid trio talk about their quick rise, how film school informs their DIY ethos, and their explosive new EP, Conditions II.
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Sui Zhen: Sleepless at SXSW - Transcript
The innovative Chinese-Malaysian-Australian artist discusses her role in confronting SXSW's controversies, tackling motherhood on tour, and her ambitious new song, "Sleepless."
Nic Dembling: recalling new wave New York with Comateens - Transcript
The Comateens member — AKA Nic North and Nic West — chats about founding the '70s new wave/punk band with Ramona Jan and the artistic merits of a challenging time for New York City.
Phil Haynes: a renowned jazz drummer chases the masters - Transcript
The 'modernist drumming artist' chats about his experiences in the New York jazz scene, the responsibilities of a sideman, and his enlightening new memoir, Chasing The Masters.
Dave Wish (Music Will): The Kids Are Alright … With Music Education - Transcript
The celebrated music education innovator discusses the origin and motivations behind Music Will and how the organization teaches thousands to love playing instruments.
Daniel Ögren: Nordic Psychedelia & Global Beats - Transcript
The prolific and genre-jumping Swedish music producer delves into his inspirations, processes, and exceptional work with bands like Dina Ögon.
Mareike Wiening: 'Reveal' Offers Jazz Rhythms of Hope - Transcript
The renowned jazz drummer speaks about technique, influences, and the all-star quintet behind her latest album, Reveal.
Jonathan Shank of Terrapin Station Ent.: from Mickey Hart to Peppa Pig - Transcript
The founder of Terrapin Station Entertainment talks about immersive entertainment, IP-branded event production, and hitting it off with Mickey Hart.
Brendan Grey (Super Duty Tough Work): hip-hop's liberation through hedonism - Transcript
Super Duty Tough Work, a potent live hip-hop combo from Winnipeg, delivers to the feet and mind on the album Paradigm Shift.
Kris Davis: defining jazz's vanguard - Transcript
The innovative jazz pianist talks about her label, Pyroclastic Records, gender justice for composers, her connections to New York's improvisors scene, and recording an album at the Village Vanguard.
Angelica Sanchez: jazz keys and nighttime creatures - Transcript
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 - Transcript
The legendary percussionist discusses his musical philosophy, what he learned working with the likes of Yusef Lateef, and Timeless, his album with Hu: Vibrational.