There is something elusive in the “man and machine” conversation inside this music that digs its claws deep into the ear and invites repeat visits.

6 Questions About 4 Bunnies

Hear Harnetty talk about his discoveries in the Berea College Appalachian Sound Archives, plus full tracks from his recent release, Silent City.

By Molly Sheridan

Spanning 1972-2002, each included work on September Canons showcases facets of what has earned Ingram Marshall a reputation for creating impressionistic music that, whether capitalizing on modern technology or taking off from more traditional musical forms, is sonically unique in a way that nudges open rather than aggressively pokes at the ear.

Are the kinds of art Americans are seeking and the places they want to go to experience that art accurately being measured by a survey like this one? Are the nation’s cultural organizations evolving fast enough to meet those needs and effectively support the livelihoods of living artists?

By Molly Sheridan
No sonic wallflower, Julia Wolfe really goes for the jugular (or the ear canal equivalent) with her new collection Dark Full Ride: Music in Multiples, and whether you come away having loved or hated the results (I don’t think there is a middle line to walk in this case), you will almost guaranteedly have been gobsmacked.

From the challenges of collaboration to the boundaries of imagination, Rinde Eckert shows us why it’s often more about an open mind than an open checkbook, more about always trusting than always being right. Read the interview…

By Molly Sheridan
Whatever your thoughts on the original three-hour Doctor Atomic opera—or if you didn’t get the chance to see it for yourself, as I did not—at just under 25 minutes this orchestral suite comes across as a tight, visceral ride that you won’t want to miss.

What does the future look like for arts journalism? The National Arts Journalism Program went out looking for exciting and sustainable models, and ten of those projects will be presented during a summit held today at the USC Annenberg School for Communication. We will be streaming a live feed from the event which will take place from noon-4 p.m. ET.

From Boston to Woodstock, from the Creative Music Studio to the Braxton Quartet and then beyond, Marilyn Crispell has explored a rich catalog of music both alone and in the company of some of the field’s most talented artists. Read the interview…