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Episodes

James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosmische hauntology
Dec. 14, 2023

James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosmische hauntology

With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences
Dec. 7, 2023

Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences

With her books Encounters and American Cosmic, religious studies professor Diana Pasulka explores the modern edges of belief.
Eric Hilton: from Thievery Corporation to Corazón Kintsugi
Nov. 30, 2023

Eric Hilton: from Thievery Corporation to Corazón Kintsugi

The prolific music producer talks about his influences, growing up in Washington, D.C., and his stunning collaborations with vocalist Natalia Clavier.
Javon Jackson gives Peter Bradley's art a swinging soundtrack
Nov. 23, 2023

Javon Jackson gives Peter Bradley's art a swinging soundtrack

The celebrated saxophonist talks about his place in the jazz tradition, playing with masters of the genre, and his soundtrack for the documentary With Peter Bradley.
Tea Krulos explores hidden subcultures in American society
Nov. 16, 2023

Tea Krulos explores hidden subcultures in American society

The author grapples with the unknown and the extraordinary in his many books, which include Heroes In The Night, American Madness, and Monster Hunters.
Guest:Tea Krulos
Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist's narrative
Nov. 9, 2023

Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist's narrative

Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.
On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation
Nov. 2, 2023

On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation

Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music.
Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash
Oct. 26, 2023

Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash

The Swiss sound artist and drummer discusses Breath versus Beats, his recently released collaboration with Bill Laswell and the late Toshinori Kondo.
Guest:Simon Berz
Seth Godin and The Song of Significance
Oct. 19, 2023

Seth Godin and The Song of Significance

The influential author, entrepreneur, and teacher digs into the empowering and empathic team-building themes of his latest book.
Guest:seth godin
Dengue Fever’s Ting Mong might be our album of the year
Oct. 12, 2023

Dengue Fever’s Ting Mong might be our album of the year

The Los Angeles-based combo celebrates the joy of Cambodian rock music with a new album and tour.
Gabriel Kennedy leads us into the Chapel Perilous
Oct. 5, 2023

Gabriel Kennedy leads us into the Chapel Perilous

A deep dive into the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the subject of Gabriel Kennedy's forthcoming book.
Aline Homzy plays violin in the cosmos with étoile magique
Sept. 28, 2023

Aline Homzy plays violin in the cosmos with étoile magique

Led by Aline Homzy's ecstatic violin, a mind-expanding jazz ensemble finds inspiration in a planetary mythos.
Cat Henry of Live Music Society champions small venues
Sept. 21, 2023

Cat Henry of Live Music Society champions small venues

The executive director of the philanthropic foundation talks about the importance of keeping small music venues alive and thriving.
Guest:Cat Henry
Joe Mills (Aver) of Move 78 decodes jazz from the algorithms
Sept. 14, 2023

Joe Mills (Aver) of Move 78 decodes jazz from the algorithms

With the Berlin-based electronic-jazz combo Move 78, Aver blurs the line between performance and synthesis.
Steven Milne of The Little Kicks writes songs from the heart
Sept. 7, 2023

Steven Milne of The Little Kicks writes songs from the heart

Steven talks about the emotional process of songwriting, balancing a music career and family, and The Little Kicks’ latest album, People Need Love.
EMBER are a jazz trio with a collective mindset
Aug. 31, 2023

EMBER are a jazz trio with a collective mindset

With the new album August in March, three accomplished players perform modern jazz as a band of equals.
Guest:Ember
Pete Josef has a modern take on classic soul
Aug. 24, 2023

Pete Josef has a modern take on classic soul

The Bristol-based songwriter on protest music, stage fright, the joy of singles, and playing Glastonbury with Kelis.
Guest:Pete Josef
Kirsten Agresta Copely creates New Age harp soundscapes
Aug. 17, 2023

Kirsten Agresta Copely creates New Age harp soundscapes

With Aquamarine, the award-winning harpist and composer channels the ocean.
mr. master and his never-ending rap project
Aug. 10, 2023

mr. master and his never-ending rap project

Through nerdcore hip-hop, mr. master’s ambitious ‘ultra’ redefines how music gets released.
Spotlight On Us — the podcast talks to itself
Aug. 3, 2023

Spotlight On Us — the podcast talks to itself

LP and Michael the show producer have a freewheeling chat about all sorts of stuff.
Brandon Seabrook’s magic clusterf**k of merciless banjo torture
July 27, 2023

Brandon Seabrook’s magic clusterf**k of merciless banjo torture

With his jazz octet Epic Proportions, Seabrook shreds genre apart on the album brutalovechamp.
Peter Kruder, Roberto Di Gioia, and the art of sonic synergy
July 20, 2023

Peter Kruder, Roberto Di Gioia, and the art of sonic synergy

Two musical mavericks create stunning, genre-defying electronic compositions on the new album, “--------”
Dan Mackta — from punk rock to hi-res audio
July 13, 2023

Dan Mackta — from punk rock to hi-res audio

As a managing director at Qobuz, Dan helps audiophiles embrace music streaming.
Guest:Dan Mackta
Brian McCarthy blends jazz, astronomy, and the AfterLife
July 6, 2023

Brian McCarthy blends jazz, astronomy, and the AfterLife

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