Interviews

Transcending: A Conversation with Sam Morrison and Bill Laswell on ‘Cosmic Trip’

After being rediscovered at Newport in 1955, Miles Davis spent the next twenty years revolutionizing music. With the First Great…

4 days ago

Embracing the Grittiness: A Conversation with Steph Richards and Qasim Naqvi on ‘Talk Show’

Where would the world be without such television “classics” as “I Married a Horse” or “You Left Me for a…

6 days ago

Intervention and Observation: A Conversation with Mariel Roberts Musa on ‘Sunder’

Unlock the power of 'Sunder,' a groundbreaking work where Mariel Roberts challenges herself to compose for an instrument that amplifies…

2 weeks ago

Considering the Composer’s Black Box: A Conversation with Ted Gordon

Explore the enigmatic allure of synthesizers through the lens of Ted Gordon's 'The Composer’s Black Box.' Uncover how these instruments…

3 weeks ago

Echoes of Chickadee Valley: A Conversation with Christopher Hoffman on ‘Rex’

Explore the remarkable life of Rex Brasher, whose unparalleled dedication to bird painting pushed boundaries. Hoffman's album, *Rex*, beautifully reflects…

1 month ago

Finding Cues: A Conversation with Elias Stemeseder on ‘Studies in Prolation, for S-L plus Ensemble’

Often, great treasures can be found in mines already long before dug. This is certainly the case with the lautenwerk.…

1 month ago

Crossroads: A Conversation with Either/Orchestra’s Russ Gershon on Èthiopiques and Nerses Nalbandian

Sometimes, the voice of an outsider provides a fresh perspective that adds richness to the status quo and pushes things…

2 months ago

Quest for Magic: A Conversation with Paul Winter on Earth Music and ‘Horn of Plenty’

The most common defense for insisting on genre classifications is that it “simplifies” discussions about music. According to Kelefa Sanneh,…

2 months ago

Evolution of Seeds: A Conversation with Peter Evans on ‘Ars Ludicra’

The popular perception of time is linear. One thing leads to another and then to another. But the passage of…

2 months ago

Music as Movement: A Lost Conversation with Marilyn Mazur

On December 12, 2025, the world lost a truly innovative voice. When any accomplished artist passes, there is a natural…

2 months ago