Discover the musical journey of Gabriel Birnbaum on Discologist. From free jazz and Ethiopian tunes with Debo Band to pop-leaning work with Wilder Maker, Gabriel's life is steeped in sound. Join Eduardo and Kevin as they discuss his latest project, Patron Saint of Tireless Losers — a collection of songs about well-intentioned losers with big hearts that drinks deeply from the sonic well of early aughts indie rock — and more!

On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are spinning new-to-you tracks from Chicago singer/songwriter Lillian King, free jazz from revered saxophonist Alan Braufman, and modern folk by way of Arkansas from Willi Carlisle.

PLUS! DOJ is telling Live Nation and Ticketmaster that they just can’t be that into each other anymore, Apple Music drops the ultimate clickbait listicle, and more!

Join Eduardo and Kevin as they chat with music legend Bill Frisell about his electrifying new release, "Orchestras," on Blue Note Records. With his trio and the Brussels Philharmonic/Umbria Jazz Orchestra, Frisell reinvents his classics and breaks new ground on what improvising can be.

Tune in as Eduardo and Kevin explore fresh releases from Aaron Abernathy, Prefuse 73, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, The Mad Archaic, and more. Also, uncover the potential impact of AI in music with the launch of Suno, exploring its functionalities, industry disruption, and implications. Tune in now!

Explore the dynamics of the SXSW protests, the implications of the Living Wage For Musicians Act, new music from Charles Lloyd, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, and more on an all-new episode of Discologist.

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.

Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics of Elizabeth Moen's "Wherever You Aren't." Released in November 2022, this album is a testament to Moen's exceptional songwriting and vocal prowess, seamlessly blending humor, melancholy, and raw emotion. Discover a musical journey that will leave you laughing, crying, and deeply moved.

Explore the trailblazing era of late 70s and early 80s jazz fusion, led by Japan's iconic band Casiopea. Dive into their groundbreaking 1982 album, 'Mint Jams,' a live-recorded yet studio-polished gem that embodies a futuristic essence. Discover how diverse cultures interpret and excel in this genre, surpassing conventional Western norms.

Alabaster DePlume's latest album, ‘Come With Fierce Grace,’ is a testament to how radical empathy can profoundly shape an artist's journey while also influencing those around them.

On an all-new episode of Discologist, we sit down with DePlume, aka Gus Fairbairn, to talk about his mission to make space for and facilitate joy, the beautiful chaos of his live shows, and much, much more.

Over the course of the pandemic, Gerald Clayton thought a lot about time. What it means, how we spend it, and how the past and the now influence the future in unexpected ways. His new album Bells On Sand is the result of this philosophizing and finds the acclaimed pianist and composer creating sublime new worlds out of simple melodies and space, and the resulting abstraction of time that both can provide.

While the pandemic of 2020 affected just about every aspect of our lives, it was professional musicians who may have been hit the hardest. Without the possibility of tours or even an audience, artists who previously relied on performing their work for a living were forced to re-evaluate how they would get by. For many, this meant a shift to DIY streaming performances, which, while they have the potential to offer uniquely intimate connections to artists, have not proven to be a suitable replacement or method of output. Enter bassist Dezron Douglass and harpist Brandee Younger and their series of shows on Instagram.

What began as a simple way to connect to friends and fans over “brunch” became a bright spot to look forward to in the early days of the pandemic. Locked down in their apartment in New York City, the two interpreted an entire history of song revealing almost by accident that no matter what the circumstance, no matter how bleak it got, music and art would find a way.

Force Majeure, the resulting album of highlights from those performances, is many things, but above all, it is a gift. For all the darkness we ALL experienced this year, despite all the confusion and pain, Douglass and Younger’s spirit manages to illuminate the world and let the listener know how not alone they really are. A musical journey through our seemingly endless days so filled with beauty, humor, and, most of all, life, Force Majeure stuns, not by being flashy, but by being human.

The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited The Soul Of Black America is as much a document of the Compton superstar’s journey-to-date as it is author Marcus J. Moore’s journey from one of the most recognizable and important names in music journalism to a burgeoning cultural pundit whose voice is already having an impact. Moore’s words take you inside the culture that fueled Lamar’s ambitious work and beyond to explore the real-world implications of black excellence and community in an America that still, in 2020, largely rejects both.

This week, Moore joins us for a candid discussion of his work, a re-imagined view of creative culture, and how the journey is the thing you can often learn from the most.

Violinist Johanna Burnheart shines on her lush and challenging debut record Burnheart, and harpist Mary Lattimore returns with Silver Ladders, one of the strongest releases of her career. Join us as we dig into these stellar releases, talk ambient, and the future of music on an all new episode of Discologist.

On Heritage of the Invisible II, Aquiles Navarro (trumpet) and Tcheser Holmes (percussion) – one half of the mighty Irreversible Entanglements – are celebrating their Afro-Carribbean heritage in ecstatic fashion. The resulting album is less a collection of songs than an organic rendering their culture, friendship, and seemingly telepathic level of communication the duo shares.

PLUS! Discover a collection of gorgeous new songs about transformation and peace with Jennifer Castle’s Monarch Season.

Most people first heard of Asher Gamedze when he contributed drums to Angel Bat Dawid's acclaimed 2019 release The Oracle. Now, the South African drummer is back, this time as bandleader, crafting a powerful statement on colonialism and his country's history with his debut album Dialectic Soul, a record many have called the best release of 2020.

Bruce Hornsby returns with Non-Secure Connection, his most out-there set of songs in years, and Madeline Kenney is reminding us how awkward love can be on her sugary new LP Sucker’s Lunch.

PLUS! New music from garage rockers L.A. Witch from their upcoming LP Play With Fire!