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In this excerpt from The Tonearm Podcast, saxophonist Patrick Smith shares advice attributed to Sonny Rollins: that continuing to create is an act of rebellion against forces that try to squash creativity. Don't miss our latest episode for the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/patrick-smith-toronto-saxophone-bebop-brass-bands-and-a-bookstore/ #Shorts #PatrickSmith #WordsUnderlined #LitSocRecords #TorontoJazz #FreeJazz #SellersAndNewell #JazzSaxophone…

In this clip from our latest podcast episode, saxophonist Patrick Smith discusses his trio album 'Words Underlined,' describing the group as "technicians of tone" rather than players focused on chops. Don't miss the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/patrick-smith-toronto-saxophone-bebop-brass-bands-and-a-bookstore/ #Shorts #PatrickSmith #WordsUnderlined #LitSocRecords #TorontoJazz #FreeJazz #SellersAndNewell #JazzSaxophone #ImprovMusic #DanPitt…

In this excerpt from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, saxophonist Patrick Smith explains why guitarist Dan Pitt is central to his album 'Words Underlined,' describing how recording the guitar in stereo with a chorus effect dramatically expanded the sound. Don't miss the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/patrick-smith-toronto-saxophone-bebop-brass-bands-and-a-bookstore/ #Shorts #PatrickSmith #WordsUnderlined…

With ‘Words Underlined’ out now on Lit Soc Records, saxophonist Patrick Smith talks about the trio format's peculiar difficulty, what he learned from Mark Shim in New York, and why Toronto lets him play everything. ------------------ Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Toronto saxophonist Patrick Smith. Patrick has become…

In this excerpt from our podcast, Stephen Vitiello explains his interest in how sound changes as it travels, describing his World Trade Center residency where he heard the building as an active presence filtering planes, boats, and church bells into a single experience. Don't miss the full conversation on the…

In this clip from the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast, Stephen Vitiello reflects on feeling "not worthy" while playing with Fugazi's Brendan Canty and traces how punk's DIY ethos shaped his path from early-eighties bands into sound and visual art. Don't miss the conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/stephen-vitiello-the-punk-attitude-of-collaborative-sound-art/ #Shorts #StephenVitiello #SoundArt #ExperimentalMusic…

In this excerpt from The Tonearm Podcast, Stephen Vitiello describes the ethical care involved in using late collaborator Steve Roden's material on his album 'Trinity,' explaining how he worked closely with Roden's widow and approached the track as he would have in person. Listen to the full conversation on the…

From teenage punk guitarist to internationally exhibited sound artist, Vitiello reflects on his World Trade Center residency, the influence of Nam June Paik and Fred Frith, and treating every element—from architecture to collaborators—with equal respect. ------------------ Today, we’re putting The Tonearm's needle on Stephen Vitiello. Stephen is an electronic musician…

In this excerpt from The Tonearm Podcast, Lawrence English discusses his eight-year hiatus from live performance and how stepping away helped him reconsider his relationship with the stage and audience. Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of our podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/lawrence-english-room40-trinity-capturing-the-impossible-trio/ #Shorts #LawrenceEnglish #Room40 #AmbientMusic #FieldRecording #SoundArt #ExperimentalMusic…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, Room40's Lawrence English discusses his collaborative project 'Trinity' with Stephen Vitiello, reflecting on how their 20-year partnership shapes the creative boundaries they explore together. Don't miss the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/lawrence-english-room40-trinity-capturing-the-impossible-trio/ #Shorts #LawrenceEnglish #Room40 #AmbientMusic #FieldRecording #SoundArt #ExperimentalMusic #RelationalListening #Trinity…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, Room40's Lawrence English explores the Japanese word 'natsukashii' and the concept of 'acid nostalgia,' explaining how AI transforms memories and strips them of their original detail. Don't miss the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/lawrence-english-room40-trinity-capturing-the-impossible-trio/ #Shorts #LawrenceEnglish #Room40…

The Australian composer and Room40 founder discusses his new collaborative album 'Trinity' with Stephen Vitiello, his theory of relational listening, and why he spent eight years interrogating the meaning of live performance before returning to the stage. ------------------ Australian composer Lawrence English has spent over two decades treating sound as…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, musician Noah Franche-Nolan compares Vancouver and Toronto's music scenes, highlighting Vancouver's countercultural legacy and the key figures who shaped its risk-taking artistic community. Don't miss the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/noah-franche-nolan-music-making-as-spiritual-practice/ #Shorts #NoahFranchNolan #JazzPiano #ContemporaryJazz #JazzTrio #RoseAnna #AridLandscapes #JazzComposition #ExperimentalJazz #LiveJazz…

In this excerpt from The Tonearm Podcast, musician Noah Franche-Nolan discusses how listening to John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' marked a pivotal moment in understanding music's emotional impact. Hear more on the latest episode of our podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/noah-franche-nolan-music-making-as-spiritual-practice/ #Shorts #NoahFranchNolan #JazzPiano #ContemporaryJazz #JazzTrio #RoseAnna #AridLandscapes #JazzComposition #ExperimentalJazz #LiveJazz #CanadianJazz #VancouverJazz…

In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, musician Noah Franche-Nolan discusses his album 'Rose-Anna' and the concept of sublimation, explaining how family loss and political climate influenced the album's emotional energy and sense of hope. Hear the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/noah-franche-nolan-music-making-as-spiritual-practice/ #Shorts #NoahFranchNolan #JazzPiano #ContemporaryJazz #JazzTrio #RoseAnna…

The JUNO-nominated Vancouver pianist and composer discusses his new trio album Rose-Anna, a record rooted in family, grief, and the quiet power of music passed down through generations. ------------------ Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan. Noah's latest album, 'Rose-Anna,' is named after his Acadian…

In this excerpt from our podcast, Michael Hallsworth, author of 'The Hypocrisy Trap', explains a study on illegal music downloads showing people tolerate those who admit inconsistency more than those who falsely signal purity. Don't miss the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/michael-hallsworth-escaping-the-hypocrisy-trap/ #Shorts #MichaelHallsworth #BehavioralScience #Hypocrisy #Psychology #MoralPhilosophy…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, Michael Hallsworth, author of 'The Hypocrisy Trap,' explores hypocrisy in daily life and explains why public shaming often triggers defensive reactions, while private discussions provide space for constructive change. Listen in to the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/michael-hallsworth-escaping-the-hypocrisy-trap/ #Shorts #MichaelHallsworth #BehavioralScience…

From Boris Johnson's pandemic parties to climate change denial, the author of 'The Hypocrisy Trap' traces how exposed inconsistency poisons trust and how societies can balance calling out harmful behavior with tolerating human imperfection. ------------------ Today, we’re putting The Tonearm's needle on author and behavioral scientist Michael Hallsworth. Michel has…

In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, NAMM's John Mlynczak passionately stresses the importance of proactive advocacy for music education and promoting the joy and benefits of music. Listen to the full conversation on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/john-mlynczak-why-namm-still-matters-in-2026/ #Shorts #NAMM #MusicEducation #MusicIndustry #MusicAdvocacy #TradeShows #Anaheim #MusicTechnology #MusicBusiness…

In this clip from the new episode of The Tonearm Podcast, NAMM's John Mlynczak stresses the importance of immediate enjoyment to spark long-term passion in music students and learners. Don't miss the full conversation: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/john-mlynczak-why-namm-still-matters-in-2026/ #Shorts #NAMM #MusicEducation #MusicIndustry #MusicAdvocacy #TradeShows #Anaheim #MusicTechnology #MusicBusiness #LeadershipLessons #JohnMlynczak #TheTonearm #Podcast #short

NAMM's president and CEO joins us to discuss his three-year rule for implementing change, the shift from traditional retail to influencer-driven content creation in the music industry, and why preparing students to thrive in a world that doesn't exist yet matters more than teaching techniques. ------------------ We're putting The Tonearm's…

In this excerpt from The Tonearm Podcast, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan discusses how she mapped symmetrical shapes from constellations to determine pitches, resulting in unexpected chord structures on her latest album. Hear more on the latest episode of our podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/patricia-brennan-vibraphone-visions-of-the-universe/ #Shorts #PatriciaBrennan #Vibraphone #ContemporaryJazz #NewMusic #Astronomy #PyroclasticRecords #OfTheNearAndFar #JazzVibes #ChamberMusic…

In this excerpt from the latest episode of our podcast, vibraphonist Patricia Brennan reflects on early experiences with Cuban marimba music and the influence of Japanese marimbist Keiko Abe. Hear more from Patricia Brennan on The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/patricia-brennan-vibraphone-visions-of-the-universe/ #Shorts #PatriciaBrennan #Vibraphone #ContemporaryJazz #NewMusic #Astronomy #PyroclasticRecords #OfTheNearAndFar #JazzVibes #ChamberMusic #ExperimentalMusic…