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Laura Veirs Re-Discovers Herself on the Glowing ‘Found Light’

Laura Veirs Re-Discovers Herself on the Glowing ‘Found Light’

After separating from her producer-husband, songwriter Laura Veirs not only charts a new path for herself but discovers new talents on the new album Found Light.

Sam Amidon Is Not the Man He Used to Be

Sam Amidon Is Not the Man He Used to Be

Sam Amidon and band take nine folk songs from his debut into new territory by employing free jazz and avant-garde classical techniques.

Fave Five: Tunng’s Favorite Songs About Death

Fave Five: Tunng’s Favorite Songs About Death

On their morbid new record, London's ever-experimental Tunng explore new sonic contours in their pursuit of all things grief. They mark the occasion by talking about their favorite songs about death.

‘Red Hot + Arthur Russell’ – A Touching Musical Tribute

‘Red Hot + Arthur Russell’ – A Touching Musical Tribute

A musical tribute Arthur Russell, a great NYC musician, closed out the 2015 Red Bull Music Academy series.

The Blind Boys of Alabama: I’ll Find a Way

Nico Muhly: ‘Two Boys’ & Other Works: 14 May 2013 – New York

Nico Muhly: ‘Two Boys’ & Other Works: 14 May 2013 – New York

Muhly's musical development was on stage as he and his friends performed songs from Muhly's opera Two Boys alongside some earlier pieces.

Sam Amidon: 4 September 2010 – Toronto

You Better Mind: An Interview with Sam Amidon

Beth Orton + Sam Amidon: 17.Jan.2010 – NYC