Discologist

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin sit down with music legend Bill Frisell to discuss his latest release on Blue Note Records, Orchestras. Conceived with his longtime friend and collaborator Michael Gibbs, Orchestras sees Frisell and his trio (Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums) teaming up with the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra. Together, they explore songs that have been staples of Frisell's setlists for years in electrifying and groundbreaking new ways. Tune in now to hear about Orchestras, the power of togetherness, and much more on this very special episode of Discologist! ______ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are checking in on new music from Aaron Abernathy, Prefuse 73, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more. PLUS! Is AI about to take over music? The launch of Suno may cause to sound the alarm so we’re taking a look at what exactly it does, how it may disrupt the industry, and what we should be doing about it. .------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin take a look at the dynamics of protests surrounding South By Southwest, dissect the implications of the Living Wage For Musicians Act, a fresh initiative in Congress aimed at reshaping streaming and artist compensation, explore the latest from jazz maestro Charles Lloyd, introduce you to the alt-country sounds of Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, and more! .------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, come along with Eduardo and Kevin as they embark on a bit of a jazz odyssey. Discussions of new music from guitar virtuoso Julian Lage, the manic and masterful funk of LA’s Knower, Brazilian pianist Amarao Freitas’ latest sonic excursion, and more. PLUS we’re world premiering “Down By The Lake” the first single from Kevin’s upcoming album The Lake, because we can. .------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Eduardo and Kevin dive into the unforgettable Grammy performances by Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell, Beyoncé's groundbreaking foray into Country music domination, the evolving landscape of AI in the arts, and much more! Tune in now to hear all about it PLUS some killer new tracks from Brittany Howard, Chris Rosenau, Time In The Wilderness, and Katie McBride. .------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the fourteenth season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are cranking up the volume on the issues facing the music industry, imagining a world without Pitchfork, and spinning new tracks that they love from the debut of Milwaukee’s The Breadmen, “country witch” Kitty Coen’s latest spell, Katy Kirby’s stunning new album Blue Raspberry, and the chilled out jam-jazz of Mildlife’s upcoming album Chorus .------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our year-end special, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back at some of their favorite releases of the year, albums that didn’t make it on the show, thoughts about the state of the music industry in 2023, where music may be heading in 2024 and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our year-end special, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back at some of their favorite releases of the year, albums that didn’t make it on the show, thoughts about the state of the music industry in 2023, where music may be heading in 2024 and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our year-end special, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back at some of their favorite releases of the year, albums that didn’t make it on the show, thoughts about the state of the music industry in 2023, where music may be heading in 2024 and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our year-end special, Eduardo and Kevin are looking back at some of their favorite releases of the year, albums that didn’t make it on the show, thoughts about the state of the music industry in 2023, where music may be heading in 2024 and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released in November of 2022, Elizabeth Moen's Wherever You Aren't is gracefully earning the acclaim it rightfully deserves. Anchored in sharp, soul-baring lyrics and showcased through Moen's incomparable vocal prowess, this album unveils the Chicago-based singer-songwriter as a generational talent. With songs that seamlessly blend humor, melancholy, and a touch of awkwardness, you'll discover yourself laughing amid the tears, heartbroken yet never navigating the emotional landscape that Moen has artfully crafted on your own. PLUS! Dive into the musical world with Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas, experience apocalyptic power-pop from The Raspberries, explore our thoughts on Hall and Oates, Peter Gabriel, Andre 3000's flute, and much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released in November of 2022, Elizabeth Moen's Wherever You Aren't is gracefully earning the acclaim it rightfully deserves. Anchored in sharp, soul-baring lyrics and showcased through Moen's incomparable vocal prowess, this album unveils the Chicago-based singer-songwriter as a generational talent. With songs that seamlessly blend humor, melancholy, and a touch of awkwardness, you'll discover yourself laughing amid the tears, heartbroken yet never navigating the emotional landscape that Moen has artfully crafted on your own. PLUS! Dive into the musical world with Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas, experience apocalyptic power-pop from The Raspberries, explore our thoughts on Hall and Oates, Peter Gabriel, Andre 3000's flute, and much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the late 70s and early 80s, jazz fusion was the misunderstood trailblazer of America's music scene. Amidst the skepticism, one place lit up with the future of this genre: Japan. Casiopea, an iconic jazz band that still dominates in Japan, truly encapsulated this futuristic essence on their groundbreaking 1982 album, Mint Jams. This live-recorded but studio-polished gem wasn't just a pinnacle for the Issei Noro-led group; it stood as a beacon for those exploring how different cultures interpret and often outshine the West. PLUS! We’re spinning some jazz/funk from Richmond, Virginia's Butcher Brown, checking in on the ever-shifting sounds of Brooklyn post-punks Geese, trying to make sense of the Bandcamp layoffs, Spotify’s plan to upend how artists on the platform get paid, the response to the new Rolling Stones record and more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel Nash has never been afraid to flaunt his influences Drawing inspiration from legends such as Tom Petty, Neil Young, and Pink Floyd, he crafts a distinctive sound that's undeniably his own. On his latest LP Ozarker, the Missouri-born singer-songwriter takes that signature sound and weaves in traces of Springsteen and more to explore the stories of his family, their community, and the enduring resonance of those histories in our modern world. Don't miss our in-depth conversation with Nash as we delve into his country upbringing in the Ozarks, the ever-evolving landscape of music in a post-pandemic era, and surprising parallels between a great sports team and a rock band, and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taja Cheek, the multi-instrumentalist behind the pseudonym L’Rain, is renowned for crafting rich, multi-layered songs that beckon listeners into a transformative journey when the needle touches wax. Her latest masterpiece, I Killed Your Dog, is a remarkable evolution of her artistry, that ventures into uncharted musical realms. Collaborating with the gifted Andrew Lappin and Ben Chapoteau-Katz, she has conjured a hauntingly soulful and psychedelic soundscape, making it one of the most important "must-listen" albums of the year. PLUS! We’re travelling back in time to revisit a classic track from Brazilian rock/pop legends Titãs, checking in on the latest in the Milwaukee punk scene with a track by anarcho-inspired peace punks, World In Action, and more! ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the main ingredients of a great Country song are love and loss, singer-songwriter Jason Hawk Harris’s creative tank was overflowing when it came time to make his masterful new LP Thin Places. Part meditation on grieving the loss of his mother, career, and the global tragedy of the pandemic, and part raucous celebration of finding the joy of life despite those hardships Thin Places is a beautifully honest and sonically cinematic look at who we are at rock-bottom, our most ecstatic highs, and every point in-between. Tune in now to hear our chat with Jason about the making of Thin Places, finding a way to live sustainably as an artist, moving through life with grief, and much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On his debut album, Jalen Ngonda reminds us that wearing your influences on your sleeve can be a good thing. Ngonda's Come Around and Love Me, out now on Daptone Records, covers familiar soul terrain - think The Temptations or Marvin Gaye - with both an attention to detail and restraint that are all too uncommon these days. Hear us talk about this terrific record while we also try to figure just why it is that old soul music feels so right. PLUS! We're spinning an awesome metal track from the Dragons of Krull's Journey to the Black Fortress, some warm synth beats from Buscrates' Command Center, and wading into some recent hot topics in the music biz. Tune in now! ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2022, Raw Poetic, also known as Jason Moore, embarked on an expansive two-hour hip-hop odyssey with his LP Space Beyond The Solar System. Now, he returns alongside his frequent collaborators P-Fritz (guitarist Patrick Fritz) and the longstanding producer Damu the Fudgemonk with Away Back In. Clocking in at a “mere” thirty-seven minutes, Away Back In may be a briefer affair than Space, but it retains the same captivating and exhilarating sense of exploration, delving deep into the recesses of our hearts and minds to try to answer what this thing called life is all about. PLUS! We’re spinning tracks from Yussef Dayes' Black Classical Music, Badge Epoque Ensemble's latest, and much more. Join us for a super-sized kick off to our 13th season of Discologist! ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If To Cy & Lee: Instrumentals, Vol. 1 from 2020 served as a soothing sonic refuge at precisely the right moment, and 2022's GOLD stood as a powerful declaration that radical empathy can truly transform our world for the better, then Come With Fierce Grace, Alabaster DePlume's (aka Gus Fairbairn) latest album on the Chicago Jazz label International Anthem, emerges as a testament to how this empathy can profoundly shape an artist's journey while also influencing those around them. Grace exhibits a distinct sense of liberation, a slight departure from the more structured vibes of his previous two releases, and while it sometimes explicitly references that previous work, those touchpoints often only serve as a springboard into uncharted and audacious sonic territories. On this very special episode, we’re sitting down with Gus to talk about his mission to make space for and facilitate joy, the beautiful chaos of his live shows, and much, much more. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forged in the crucible of the early days of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, Force Majeure, the inspirational collaboration between the incomparable harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas, stands as a shining beacon among the jazz releases of the 21st century. Younger followed up this landmark release in 2021 with Somewhere Different, a powerful statement of talent and her first album on the legendary Impulse Records. On her second release for the label, Brand New Life, Younger doesn't just arrive on the scene—she commands the world's attention. Paying homage to her musical influences, particularly the legendary harpist Dorothy Ashby, Brand New Life not only showcases Younger's deep reverence for the music that shaped her but also her rightful place within its storied history and the boundless future it continues to shape. Join us for a captivating discussion on this extraordinary album! We’re exploring the brilliance/future-shock of PIERI, Midland's flawless take on modern country, and looking back at the year in music so far, on this season-ending episode of Discologist. ------ We’re able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today! SUPPORT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.