Hi, this is Lawrence Peryer with a quick update about some exciting changes coming to our show. Spotlight On is now The Tonearm—same name as our online magazine at thetonearm.com. Same conversations with the people and ideas moving culture forward, just a new name and a fresh look. The timing…
In this excerpt from Spotlight On, trumpet player + sound artist Peter Knight reflects on Australian art and its improvisational nature—something he sees as tied to the country itself. Hear more of the conversation on the latest episode of the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/peter-knight-hand-to-earths-sonic-homecoming/ #Shorts #PeterKnight #HandToEarth #AustralianArtOrchestra #Room40 #IndigenousMusic…
In this clip from the latest episode of Spotlight On, trumpet player Peter Knight from Hand to Earth discusses how different cultural musical strands blend in the group—each musician sings their own song while honoring what others bring. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/peter-knight-hand-to-earths-sonic-homecoming/ #Shorts…
In this excerpt from the new episode of Spotlight On, trumpet player Peter Knight explains how his ensemble Hand To Earth wants to build a shared space for learning and expressing hope—something that pushes back against colonialism's residue in Australia. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast:…
From garage bands to the Australian Art Orchestra, Knight traces his path to Hand to Earth, an ensemble whose new album *Ŋurru Wäŋa* honors Indigenous song traditions while exploring electroacoustic possibilities with producer Lawrence English. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On composer, trumpeter, and producer Peter Knight. Peter Knight has spent…
In this clip from the Spotlight On podcast, David Harrington of Kronos Quartet reflects on music as a collective act and its role in society, as a means for musicians to listen and respond to what's happening around them. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of Spotlight…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, David Harrington of Kronos Quartet discusses the chaotic sequence that led to recording part of 'Hard Rain' in Japan during their tour for Terry Riley's 90th birthday. Don't miss the entire conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/david-harrington-of-kronos-quartet-the-musician-listens-hard-rain/ #Shorts #KronosQuartet…
In this excerpt from the new episode of Spotlight On, David Harrington from Kronos Quartet discusses their project reimagining Bob Dylan's 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall,' starting with a performance in a Stockholm nuclear bunker. Tune in to the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/david-harrington-of-kronos-quartet-the-musician-listens-hard-rain/ #Shorts #KronosQuartet #DavidHarrington…
David Harrington reveals the philosophy behind Kronos Quartet's genre-defying repertoire and explains why the ensemble has "barely scratched the surface" after half a century. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On David Harrington, founder and violinist of Kronos Quartet. For fifty years, David has led one of the most adventurous musical ensembles…
In this clip from the Spotlight On podcast, guitarist Jeff Parker talks about moving to Chicago—how it opened up different musical possibilities and kept him from settling into the New York jazz circuit. Listen to the full conversation on the latest episode of Spotlight On: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-parker-the-return-of-the-new-breed-tortoise-jazz-guitar/ #Shorts #JeffParker #JazzGuitar #TheNewBreed…
In this excerpt from the Spotlight On podcast, guitarist Jeff Parker talks about the difficulty of writing new solo material while wanting to add something new and worthwhile to Tortoise's expanding catalog. Don't miss the full chat on the latest episode of Spotlight On: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-parker-the-return-of-the-new-breed-tortoise-jazz-guitar/ #Shorts #JeffParker #JazzGuitar #TheNewBreed #Tortoise…
In this segment from the new episode of Spotlight On, guitarist Jeff Parker of Tortoise discusses how studying 'golden age' hip hop and jazz gave him new compositional tools and let him pull different elements into his own work. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/jeff-parker-the-return-of-the-new-breed-tortoise-jazz-guitar/…
The guitarist and member of Tortoise discusses how his landmark solo album 'The New Breed' merged jazz improvisation with hip hop production, marking his transition from collaborative work to solo artistry. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On guitarist, composer, and producer Jeff Parker. For nearly three decades, Jeff has balanced…
In this clip from the latest Spotlight On, organist Hampus Lindwall talks about a new generation of mostly female musicians working with baroque organs, drawn to their tuning systems and just intonation. Don't miss the entire conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/hampus-lindwall-blizzard-of-pipe-organ-brace-for-impact/ #Shorts #Podcast #HampusLindwall #PipeOrgan #ContemporaryClassical #ExperimentalMusic #OrganMusic…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, Hampus Lindwall discusses his experiences with algorithmic composition and how he applies software tools to the pipe organ. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/hampus-lindwall-blizzard-of-pipe-organ-brace-for-impact/ #Shorts #Podcast #HampusLindwall #PipeOrgan #ContemporaryClassical #ExperimentalMusic #OrganMusic #StephenOMalley #AlgorithmicComposition #PostInternet #MusicPodcast…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, organist Hampus Lindwall talks about how the opening of his album 'Brace for Impact' came together and what led him to bring in Stephen O'Malley (Sunn O)))) to play guitar riffs. Check out the entire conversation on the Spotlight On…
Swedish organist and composer Hampus Lindwall talks about 'Brace for Impact,' his collaboration with Stephen O'Malley, and why treating the pipe organ like a huge mechanical computer opens unexpected compositional possibilities. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On organist, composer, and sound artist Hampus Lindwall. Hampus started as a guitarist who cut…
In this clip from Spotlight On, Chris O'Leary discusses David Bowie's Glastonbury comeback and the 'Toy' sessions—how revisiting his sixties material helped Bowie reconnect with earlier work, maybe giving him space to find his footing again. The process led him toward new songs like the ones on 'Heathen.' Don't miss…
In this excerpt from the Spotlight On podcast, Chris O'Leary walks through Bowie's early years from 1963 to 1968 and lays out the trial-and-error process in finding his now iconic sound. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of Spotlight On: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/chris-oleary-rebel-rebel-blogger-author-david-bowie/ #Shorts #DavidBowie #MusicHistory #RebelRebel #ChrisOLeary #Podcast…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, writer Chris O'Leary discusses David Bowie's creative process, with a focus on the intricate storyline of Ziggy Stardust. He reveals discoveries from newly released demos and notebooks that illustrate Bowie's detailed planning for the character. Don't miss host Lawrence Peryer's…
Writer Chris O'Leary discusses his revised book 'Rebel Rebel,' revelations from the past decade of David Bowie archival releases, and why chronicling artists may become impossible for future generations. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On writer Chris O'Leary. Chris has spent over a decade and a half writing what's become…
In this clip from the Spotlight On podcast, renowned saxophonist Donny McCaslin shares how David Bowie inspired him to experiment with live saxophone sound manipulation using electronics and how that changed the way he thinks about his instrument. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of Spotlight On:…
In this excerpt from the latest episode of Spotlight On, saxophonist Donny McCaslin discusses how his band—including longtime collaborators Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner—has changed over time and what drove him to make his new album, 'Lullaby for the Lost.' Don't miss the full chat on the Spotlight On podcast:…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, saxophonist Donny McCaslin breaks down his meticulous approach to music production, zeroing in on the Blackstar Symphony and touching on his recent work on a new record as he juggles performances and other obligations. Don't miss the full conversation on…