Expanding the knowledge base on exciting musicians, artists, and thinkers—emerging and established—through The Tonearm's insightful coverage.
From almost 90 contributors and 600 pages emerges 'The Jazz Omnibus,' the most ambitious collection of contemporary jazz journalism and photography assembled this century—rescuing essential perspectives from digital obscurity while documenting how we write about the music today.
The acclaimed Australian-Taiwanese vocalist joins us to mark the latest release from her innovative jazz collective ZY THE WAY 中庸.
The Tonearm's editors recommend under-the-radar new releases to zoom out of your speakers. Today's most intriguing albums reveal the global scope of contemporary music, from mountain-inspired ambient works to revolutionary jazz interpretations.
The percussionist, composer, educator, and organizer join us in advance of the release of the Dylan Jack Quartet's latest, WInter Panes.
Exploring the Seattle composer's unique vision of music as a continuous spectrum, where the boundaries between improvisation and composition disappear.
The Seattle-based singer and composer reflects on familial influences, spiritual connections through music, and the transformative power of performance, while championing diversity in classical and contemporary spaces.
From church piano lessons to collaborations with McCoy Tyner, the celebrated bassist reflects on his musical journey while discussing his latest album, 'I Am My Neighbor's Keeper,' a multimedia response to America's social divisions.
The English composer's musical palette ranges from Chuck Berry to Karlheinz Stockhausen. Lewis John Gill reflects on his artistic journey, dream collaborations, and the enduring appeal of progressive rock.
Jeremy Ledbetter, the mind behind CaneFire and producer of Juno Award-winning albums, shares insights on his creative process and the global influences that shape his distinctive musical style.
The front woman of Portland's Death Doula opens up about childhood memories, dream collaborations, and the artists who never get old for her.
From AC/DC to Joni Mitchell, saxophonist Kyle Brooks opens up about his musical journey, influences, and the unexpected inspirations behind his latest album, 'Monarch.'
Pianist and composer Francesco Crosara visited Spotlight On back in May of 2024. He was in the midst of promotion for his album Circular Motion, on Origin/AO2 Records, which is now up for consideration for a Grammy nomination.