Music Artists Episodes

The Swiss sound artist and drummer discusses Breath versus Beats, his recently released collaboration with Bill Laswell and the late Toshinori Kondo.

The Los Angeles-based combo celebrates the joy of Cambodian rock music with a new album and tour.

Led by Aline Homzy's ecstatic violin, a mind-expanding jazz ensemble finds inspiration in a planetary mythos.

Steven talks about the emotional process of songwriting, balancing a music career and family, and The Little Kicks’ latest album, People Need Love.

With the new album August in March, three accomplished players perform modern jazz as a band of equals.

The Bristol-based songwriter on protest music, stage fright, the joy of singles, and playing Glastonbury with Kelis.

With Aquamarine, the award-winning harpist and composer channels the ocean.

Through nerdcore hip-hop, mr. master’s ambitious ‘ultra’ redefines how music gets released.

Two musical mavericks create stunning, genre-defying electronic compositions on the new album, “--------”

The Vermont-based jazz virtuoso explores the cosmos with a nine-piece ensemble.

Piano, vocals, and electronic treatments combine for a sonic adventure that defies genre.

A conversation with a rising artist who deftly blends jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul.

The acclaimed jazz pianist discusses influences, longevity, and cooking.

The Canadian sound artist and producer talks about his spacious new album, Find Yourself Lost

The Swedish born jazz-bassist and composer talks about his exciting new album, Look Inside.

The Lithuanian jazz drummer and producer opens up about his unique electronic and world music influenced sound.

This talented South African keyboardist and emcee talks about the unique blend of hip-hop, jazz, and soul found in his fantastic album Love Is Energy.

Today, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of a reimagined set of Joni Mitchell’s music, which she arranged and features vocals interpreted by her late friend, award-winning vocalist Janiece Jaffe. To quote from the liner notes: “This album is, first and foremost, about relationships: between Janiece and Monika; between the stretch of time that gave rise to J...

Today, the Spotlight shines On New York-based jazz innovators Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, who join us to discuss their latest collaboration with drummer Bobby Previte, 2.3.23. I’d like to read from Mark’s notes for the album, “2.3.23 was an outgrowth of the improvisational recording project that emerged between myself and Jane Ira Bloom beginning at an early stage of the pandemic in April/May of 2020. We struggled to come to terms with the technological limitations of playing remotely ...

Today, the Spotlight shines On John Brodeur, leader of the music project, Bird Streets. John conceived of Bird Streets as his return to a band format after a long career as a solo artist. The new band point of view proved to be artistically freeing, and John joins us today to talk about Lagoon, the second Bird Streets album. Among John’s collaborators on Lagoon are Pat Sansone of Wilco, Michael Lockwood, who has worked with Aimee Man and Fiona Apple, Ed Harcourt, John Davis of Superd...

Today, the Spotlight shines On Australian jazz heavyweight Christopher Hale. Christopher has been called “one of the most unique and respected musicians in Australia” (Glam Adelaide) and an “unconventional virtuoso of the bass guitar” (The Age). His new release, Ritual Diamonds, came out on March 3 through Earshift Music. The work reimagines Korean ritual drumming and contemporary jazz, creating music that is mysterious, complex and beautiful. On it, Christopher is joined by collaborator a...

Today, the Spotlight shines On rising electro soul artist, Nick Locke, who performs under the name Phyphr. A songwriter and producer, Phyphr combines his own live guitar playing with electronic elements to create a unique, vibrant twist on electronic funk, soul and blues. Phypht and host Lawrence Peryer had a great time connecting which hopefully comes across in this recording. About Phyphr and his music Host Lawrence Peryer More Spotlight On Find more great podcasts from Osiris M...

Today’s episode is a live recording of a conversation Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer had in Santa Barbara, at the FestForums conference, with American musical treasure, Jesse Colin Young. Jesse Colin Young has been a pioneer of American roots music for more than half a century and has left his unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll. As the frontman of the Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with "Get Toget...

Today, the spotlight shines on the German electronic jazz collective Conic Rose. Their new, self-released debut album Heller Tag (or, Bright Day, in English), is out tomorrow, February 17, worldwide. Members of the group who joined our talk included Trumpeter Konstantin Döben, keyboardist Johannes Arzberger, bassist Franziska Aller and guitarist Bertram Burkert. All come from diverse musical backgrounds, with their individual projects including work with artists like arena-filling German ...