John Schaefer appears in the following:
Weekly Music Roundup: Flock of Dimes, Warpaint, Innov Gnawa
Monday, May 03, 2021
New Sounds
This week, a gathering of the tribes for a new Flock Dimes song, the return of Warpaint, and a Billie Eilish single torn from the headlines. Plus, healing trancey music from Innov Gnawa.
Weekly Music Roundup: Jupiter & Okwess, Van Morrison, Lucinda Chua
Monday, April 26, 2021
New Sounds
This week, the return of R&B legend Van Morrison, a joyful noise from Congo’s Jupiter and Okwess, an unsettling noise from Jason Lindner, and an eerie nocturnal song by Lucinda Chua.
Weekly Music Roundup: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Amythyst Kiah, Eyibra
Monday, April 19, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Rodrigo y Gabriela cover Astor Piazzolla, a haunted single from Amythyst Kiah, and a musical project exploring non-binary history from the artist Eyibra.
Weekly Music Roundup: Old Sea Brigade, Vijay Iyer Trio, and Mon Laferte
Monday, April 12, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Old Sea Brigade’s new sound, Vijay Iyer's latest Trio, and Chilean singer Mon Laferte’s Mexican tribute. Plus, a kora duet by Ballaké Sissoko and Sona Jobarteh.
Weekly Music Roundup: Sons of Kemet, Rosanne Cash, L'Rain
Monday, April 05, 2021
New Sounds
This week, songs by Sons of Kemet and Rosanne Cash wrestle with history; and Esperanza Spalding opens her musical apothecary. Plus, L'Rain and Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble.
Weekly Music Roundup: Angélique Kidjo, Bachelor, Les Filles de Illighadad
Monday, March 29, 2021
New Sounds
This week, collaborations between African stars Angélique Kidjo and Yemi Alade, between a jazz master and a British electronic musician, and between a poet and an electric harpist.
Weekly Music Roundup: Jon Batiste, Tristan Kasten-Krause, Amy Helm
Monday, March 22, 2021
This week, Jon Batiste’s “Black folk,” Landlady’s cosmic pop, and a video premiere from two humans and AI software. Plus, new songs from Amy Helm, and Caroline Shaw with So Percussion.
Music Venues Inch Toward Reopening
Thursday, March 11, 2021
John Schaefer talks about local venues reopening and previews the summer music scene.
Weekly Music Roundup: Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak, St. Vincent, and Rhiannon Giddens
Monday, March 08, 2021
New Sounds
Bruno Mars collaborates with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, St. Vincent channels David Bowie, and Rhiannon Giddens’ transatlantic homesick blues. Plus, Ian Sweet and Arab Strap.
Weekly Music Roundup: Lula Wiles, Slothrust, and Julien Baker
Monday, March 01, 2021
New Sounds
Lula Wiles sends a song from Native American land; a long-delayed return from Dom La Nena; and an unsettling song by Julien Baker. Plus new Slothrust, Horsegirl and Maximo Park.
Weekly Music Roundup: David Walters & Friends, José González, The Hold Steady
Monday, February 22, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Afrocentric music by David Walters (with Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Ségal), a Spanish-language debut for José González, and more questionable behavior from The Hold Steady.
Weekly Music Roundup: Kronos Quartet, Ani Cordero, and Noga Erez
Monday, February 15, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Kronos Quartet celebrates Gullah culture, acoustic hip hop from Noga Erez, and a big hug from Ani Cordero. Plus, a collaboration from poet Ross Gay and Justin Vernon.
Weekly Music Roundup: Balkan Taksim, Pharoahe Monch and th1rt3en, The Staves
Monday, January 25, 2021
New Sounds
Week of Jan. 25: This week, a premiere from Balkan Taksim, Billie Eilish & Rosalia’s brooding superstar duet, and hard-rockin’ music for the end times by Pharoahe Monch and th1rt3en.
Weekly Music Roundup: Moira Smiley, Andra Day, and Cha Wa
Monday, January 18, 2021
New Sounds
This week, songs for MLK Day by Moira Smiley, Michael Leonhart and JSWISS, and a Billie Holiday cover. Plus, Cha Wa mixes NOLA funk with Mardi Gras Indian traditions.
Weekly Music Roundup: Virgil Abloh and serpentwithfeet, The Weather Station, Rhye
Monday, January 11, 2021
New Sounds
This week, a climate song from The Weather Station, an eerie song of nature by Virgil Abloh and serpentwithfeet, and R&B from Rhye.
Weekly Music Roundup: Harry Styles, Rob Burger, and RIP MF DOOM
Monday, January 04, 2021
New Sounds
This week, a Kylie Minogue & Dua Lipa duet ends 2020; a Bill Callahan & Bonnie “Prince” Billy cover begins 2021; Harry Styles has an idea for the new year; and RIP MF DOOM.
Weekly Music Roundup: Warduna, Kanye West, Omar Sosa with Rajery
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
New Sounds
Hear the definitive 2020 holiday song by Great American Canyon Band, a winter solstice blessing from Wardruna, and a choral album – in Latin – by Kanye West. Plus, Omar Sosa with Rajery.
Weekly Music Roundup: Paul McCartney, Branford Marsalis, and Jaialai
Monday, December 21, 2020
New Sounds
Week of Dec. 21: This week, Paul McCartney returns, Branford Marsalis scores Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Miami shoegazey psych-rock band Jaialai scores with a new single.
Weekly Music Roundup: Taylor Swift, Las Palabras, and Caroline Shaw
Monday, December 14, 2020
New Sounds
This week, another Taylor Swift surprise, Natalie Bergman looks ahead to better times, and Las Palabras offer a Latin-Minimalist hybrid. Plus, a duet by Archie Shepp and Jason Moran.
Weekly Music Roundup: The Hold Steady, Helado Negro, and The Comet Is Coming
Monday, December 07, 2020
New Sounds
Week of Dec. 7: This week, Dylan Sells Dylan; two Phoebes collaborate; and two deserts become one. Plus, new songs from The Hold Steady and The Comet Is Coming.
