Dancing About Architecture with Jay Sanders
After decades backing others in Acoustic Syndicate and beyond, Jay Sanders steps forward with his solo debut, 'Evanescent.'
How Joe Brent and 9 Horses are Redefining Chamber Music
Armed with deep historical knowledge and a revolutionary spirit, mandolin virtuoso Joe Brent and his chamber ensemble 9 Horses craft music where classical, folk, and jazz traditions dissolve into something entirely new.
Pericopes+1's Post-Human Take on European Jazz
Once a piano-sax duo playing sacred music, Pericopes+1 now wields vintage electronics and modern machines to examine life in the age of algorithms on 'Good Morning World.'
Needle Drops
A quartet channeling New Orleans' experimental spirit, German electronic artists carrying the kosmische torch, a formidable Brooklyn jazz ensemble, and meditative shakuhachi explorations lead this week's essential releases.
Adam Shead Blasts Big Ideas Through Miniature Instruments
The Chicago-based composer and percussionist discusses his unconventional ensemble microplastique, the influence of free jazz pioneers, and why making sense isn't always the point of making music.
Dancing About Architecture with Bennett Wood
Bennett Wood, musician, composer and educator, joins us to mark his debut album as a leader, 'Space in Time'
Round Room Live Reveals the Magic Behind Your Kid's Favorite Stage Show
A conversation with Round Room co-presidents Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden about family entertainment, intellectual property, and creating experiences that connect.
Ancient Fires Light a New Path for Greece's Kolida Babo
Two Greek woodwind players build haunting soundscapes, channeling an abandoned mountain village's voice through ancient ritual, Armenian melodies, and modern electronics.
Needle Drops — Record Store Day Black Friday Edition
Today is Record Store Day Black Friday. Let The Tonearm be your guide.
Başak Günak Makes Music Between Memory and Space
On 'Rewilding,' old poems and rare instruments mix with the natural acoustics of historic spaces, creating music that questions our grip on the past—and the past's grip on us.
Taylor Deupree & Joseph Branciforte Build a Small Universe
Twenty years after Deupree's electronic masterpiece 'Stil.,' the two producers unite for an ambitious acoustic reimagining, creating a meticulously documented work that spans sound, design, and philosophical approach.
Dancing About Architecture with Jacqui Dankworth
Jacqui Dankworth, the singer from a family of "UK jazz royalty," joins us to mark her new collection of vocal interpretations, 'Windmills.'