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Andy McCluskey: kicking down fascist art with OMD

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.

Gordon Grdina: the axe man cutting down borders - Transcript

Gordon Grdina: the axe man cutting down borders - Transcript

The JUNO Award-winning oud player and guitarist discusses the joy of partaking in a musical melting pot, the avant-garde scene in Vancouver, and his many projects, including recent albums with his ensemble The Marrow and drummer Christian Lillinger.

Steve Wynn: a music and memoir grand slam - Transcript

Steve Wynn: a music and memoir grand slam - Transcript

The indie rock pioneer, known for his work with The Dream Syndicate and The Baseball Project, joins the podcast for a freewheeling conversation centered around his 'redemptive' new memoir, I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True.

Graham Reynolds: soundtrack virtuoso takes center stage - Transcript

Graham Reynolds: soundtrack virtuoso takes center stage - Transcript

The Austin-based composer talks about scoring films for the likes of Richard Linklater, his process for juggling music projects, and bringing his latest release, Music For Prophet, to the concert stage.

Satoko Fujii: composing beyond the jazz spirit - Transcript

Satoko Fujii: composing beyond the jazz spirit - Transcript

The acclaimed Japanese pianist, composer, and improviser discusses her incredibly prolific output, redefining jazz as a spirit rather than a style.

David J: unearthing tracks from the attic

David J: unearthing tracks from the attic

The Bauhaus and Love and Rockets bassist chats with guest host Michael Donaldson about lighting candles, the magic(k) muse, touring with Jane's Addiction, and the album collecting his early demos, Tracks From The Attic.

Ches Smith & Shara Lunon - Transcript

Ches Smith & Shara Lunon - Transcript

Drummer Ches Smith and vocalist Shara Lunon join the podcast to discuss improvisation vs. jamming, punk's connection to jazz, and the process behind the extraordinary album Laugh Ash.