Will Stratton writes songs that balance ingenuity and ambiguity with directness and beauty. He's just 22, and already working on his third album, bringing his unique vision into focus. Stratton brought some new and recent songs and three guitars into the WNYC Studio to perform, and talk about his music with host David Garland.
Christian Marclay collages sound, layering and juxtaposing recordings, making a richly referential musical experience. Host David Garland presents recordings of Marclay's turntable collages, including a portion of a Spinning On Air show from 1988 featuring Marclay in performance.
Olivia Chaney's voice is subtle and virtuosic. It carries listeners delicately into powerful emotions. Accompanying herself on guitar, Indian harmonium, and piano, Olivia reaches back to British folk songs, and forward to her own original songs to make music that's timeless and immediate. This London-based performer/songwriter joins host David Garland to talk about and perform her music in the WNYC Studio.
New and not-yet-released music by some subtle song innovators, including Dark Dark Dark, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl), William Brittelle, Kayo Dot, Deer Tick, and more. Host David Garland shares the riches.
Amplified dangling forks and spoons provide accompaniment to the songs of Avocet. Avocet is Meara O'Reilly, who performs in the WNYC Studio with her voice, guitar, and the extraordinary amplified silverware instrument she created.
During August The Museum of Modern Art presents contemporary French songwriters in the Sculpture Garden each Thursday evening. Drawing on the French chanson tradition, these artists are also finding ways to be innovative and personal. Host David Garland presents music by each of the participants.
Attaboy Joe! Represent Rowntree Records and Ruralismo. Good interview. Joe and I play music together every once in awhile. If ...
hey, let's have some love for stepmothers! mine appeared a year or so after my mother died when I was ...
The lute sound is antiquely unique and when played by an artist of consummate musicianship and imagination it can evoke ...
