25 Years Later, Smoke Jazz Club Still Burns Bright
Co-owner Paul Stache reflects on Smoke's journey from intimate club to record label, balancing tradition with innovation while nurturing both jazz legends and rising stars.
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Seattle House Mafia: Guardians of the Emerald City's Electronic Pulse
Seattle House Mafia are a trio of veteran DJs whose journey mirrors the very evolution of their city's electronic music culture.
Thomas Marriott: Trumpeting the Revival of Seattle's Jazz Scene
From family legacy to community leadership, this seasoned trumpeter is orchestrating a renaissance in the Emerald City's once-thriving jazz culture.
'It's the Economy' — Shain Shapiro Redefines the Value of Music in Our Cities
In an era where cities are increasingly recognizing the importance of culture in urban development, Shain Shapiro is at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to music and economics.
Andy McCluskey: kicking down fascist art with OMD
The Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark frontman chats with Spotlight On producer and guest host Michael Donaldson about art movements, political treachery, Kraftwerk's impact, and the brilliant album Bauhaus Staircase.
Anaís Azul: Re-imagining Andean Heritage, Identity, and Healing through Music
Embodying a rainbow of multitudes and the richness of their Peruvian roots, Anaís Azul is a teaching artist, singer-songwriter and composer whose music exudes a healing aura.
Sophia Fracassi: On Her Songwriting Journey and Latest Singles
Toronto-based artist, Sophia Fracassi writes songs to let it all out and make you relate. One of her goals as a singer-songwriter is to have a song in her promisingly growing discography for almost any situation you might be overcoming or going through.
Djessy Swan's Debut: Violin-Led Poetry
In Djessy Swan's hands, the violin isn't just an instrument—it's a storyteller, a companion, and a poet, leading classical music into uncharted territories. This is precisely what the multi-talented Dutch artist achieves in her cinematic debut single "Lions and Wolves."
Traveling to Infinity
An interview with Jaime Reynolds of the Klaxons
Reflecting Humanity Through César Dávila-Irizarry's Chaotic Soundscapes
Puerto Rican-born sound artist César Dávila-Irizarry discusses his journey from creating the iconic 'American Horror Story' theme to his latest experimental projects.
From Statistics to Soundwaves: The Journey of Producer Andrea Carax
Andrea Caracciolo, known as Andrea Carax, is an Italian producer whose journey from a small town in Calabria to the global music scene stands as a testament of pushing, despite the odds, out of a raging conviction.
