On ‘System’, Izzy Hagerup aka Prewn builds maximalist songs alone in her home studio, using ‘self-indulgent’ cello and multitracked vocals to process the gravity of being trapped inside something much bigger than herself.

Ondi Timoner’s rockumentary follows the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols through the ’90s music industry, but its most vital lesson has nothing to do with record labels—it’s about the communities and collaborations that sustain bands.

Katie Ball and David Noonan explain how Just Mustard’s third album, ‘We Were Just Here,’ pushes guitars past recognition and why growing up in Ireland’s DIY scene infuses their musical ethos with attitude.

The Constant Smiles frontman discusses how ‘Moonflowers’ represents his return to fingerpicked folk after years of pushing against the Martha’s Vineyard sounds that shaped him, and why he finally has the patience and skill to honor influences like Nick Drake.

The prolific guitarist talks about ‘Trio of Bloom’ with Craig Taborn and Marcus Gilmore, maintaining experimental outlets alongside two decades in Wilco, and the productive anxiety of working with wizard-level musicians.

Cultural anthropologist Graham St. John discusses his biography of psychedelic philosopher Terence McKenna, exploring DMT, rave culture, and the archaic revival.

Guitarist Nels Cline discusses Trio of Bloom with Craig Taborn and Marcus Gilmore, creative insecurity, Wilco, and navigating jazz and rock worlds.

Blind jazz pianist Marcus Roberts on solving latency for remote collaboration, AI ethics, accessibility tech, and authentic expression in music.

Multi-instrumentalist Ned Rothenberg discusses his first solo album in 13 years, extended techniques, and creating the indigenous sound of an undiscovered country.

Saxophonist Miguel Zenón discusses his quartet’s first live album, recorded at the Village Vanguard, and how research fuels his fusion of jazz and Puerto Rican music.