John Schaefer

This week, the play of light and dark in songs by Silvana Estrada, Lanterns On The Lake, and Ben Harper. And a dark debut from soccer legend Eric Cantona.

This week, returns for songwriter Anjimile and Canadian singer/pianist Jeremy Dutcher; a tribute to Low by Sylvan Esso; and emotive dance music from Bayonne.

This week, Paul Simon’s psalms, Anohni’s prayer for understanding, and Gershwin’s inadvertent surfing safari. Plus songs by June McDoom and Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood.

An Afro-Caribbean premiere by Yasser Tejeda; an Indo-chamber-bluegrass work by Bela Fleck et al; and a new song from Christine & The Queens. Plus, South London's Speakers Corner Quartet.

Ed Sheeran’s sonic surprise; cosmic R&B from Meshell Ndegeocello; and a new Afro-Latin jazz sound from Avishai Cohen and Abe Rodriguez. Plus songs by Danielle Ponder and Peter Gabriel.

This week, things get weird in songs by The God In Hackney and Goldfeather, and a half century of dance moves from Alex Anwandter and Monsieur Perine. Plus, a Doc Watson tribute album.  

Sam Green's newest immersive documentary, now playing at Film Forum, breaks the conventional rules in exploring how we perceive, process and feel the world around us through sound.

This week, South African funk from BCUC, dragonchild’s Ethiopian-tinged pop, and news about Paul Simon’s newest music. Plus, Interpol, remixed, and modern string trio music.

This week, returns for Natalie Merchant and Ivan Neville; and a return to the psychedelic 70s by Night Beats. Plus, Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara's latest, and a Jonny Greenwood duo.

Cosmic jazz from harpist Brandee Younger, Afro-Venezuelan dance music from Gotopo, and soundscapes from cellist Issei Herr. Plus, duo music by Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabate.

This week, an invitation from The New Pornographers, a reinvention from Ana Macho, and returns for Bettye LaVette and The Beths. Plus, fractured pop by electronic artist Katie Gately.

This week, old American sounds in new songs by Nat Myers and Dom Flemons, a twist on classic soul from The Soul Motivators, and musical heartache from The National. Plus, Caroline Rose.

This week, dark pop from Hozier, synth pop from M83, and desert blues from Tinariwen. Plus returns for cellist Dom La Nena and the hyperpop duo called 100 gecs. 

This week, cinematic rock from Manchester Orchestra, posthumous Afropop from Ali Farka Touré, and climate-themed works by Jocelyn Pook and Kishi Bashi. 

Madison McFerrin’s atmospheric single' Atmosphere’s feel-good single' and Shana Cleveland's spectral guitar-based love album populated with the insect world, ghosts, and evil spirits. 

Troubled times bring out the best in The Heavy and Joy Oladokun; technology brings out the many sides of Lisel; and Natalie Merchant returns. Plus, new music from Dry Cleaning.

Kelela’s return, Black Belt Eagle Scout’s Indigenous creation myth, and Grandbrothers’ collaboration with a cathedral. Plus, Cinder Well's doom-folk and Son Rompe Pera's cumbia punk.

Fantastic Negrito goes acoustic; Lankum dives deep into drones; and a few Grammy thoughts. Plus, new music from Alfa Mist, WILSN, and global chamber music from Sissoko and Segal. 

This week, Kimbra’s art-pop, slowthai’s rap-punk, and more multi-hyphenate music from Kenya composer/sound artist Nyokabi Kariuki and guitarist/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock. 

This week, returns for The National, Oddisee, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Plus, new pop gems from boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker) and Fenne Lily.