Music Artist Episodes

The trumpet virtuoso talks about his father's inspiration, the Middle East's influence on symphonic music, how Bach and Mozart were punks, and the ideas behind his album Capacity To Love.

The two musicians talk about the creative process, Munich's musical lineage, and the outstanding sounds found on Web Web's album WEB MAX II.

With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.

The prolific music producer talks about his influences, growing up in Washington, D.C., and his stunning collaborations with vocalist Natalia Clavier.

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.

Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.

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, “--------”