Pioneering vocalist Sheila Chandra pushed the boundaries of the human voice, from Monsoon’s “Ever So Lonely” to her landmark Real World albums. In her latest Innerviews conversation, she discusses Echo, a new collection of live recordings spanning her career. www.innerviews.org/inner/sheila...

@stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social explores the generational crosscurrents that informed his acclaimed new Dolby Atmos remix of Phil Collins' classic Face Value LP with Innerviews. He also provides his overall perspective on the album and his thoughts about its legacy. www.innerviews.org/inner/steven...

@stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social provides a comprehensive update on all things @porcupinetree.bsky.social, Storm Corrosion, and no-man in part 2 of his new Innerviews conversation. You'll also get his thoughts on remixing Phil Collins' Face Value in Dolby Atmos. www.innerviews.org/inner/steven...

@stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social takes his restless creative instincts into Requiem for a Village, a miniature universe of folk traditions, rural mythology, children’s tales, and the uncanny that goes far beyond genres. Part one of his new Innerviews interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/steven...

Stick Men is Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. The prog trio's new LP, Let's Thrak Again, builds on their shared experiences with King Crimson. Read my interview about the making of the LP, & why after 16 years, Stick Men remains a work in progress. www.innerviews.org/inner/stick-...

Percy Jones is one of the most innovative bassists in the history of the instrument. In his new Innerviews convo, he explores his work w/jazz-rock luminaries @thebandbrandx.bsky.social, with a focus on its just-released 1977 archival recording Theory of Nothing. www.innerviews.org/inner/percy-...

The Roaring Waves, the new duo LP by Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery, is out. In my new convo, we discuss the idea of music as a "tonic for the times." Both were cognizant of the idea of using music to elevate people above the morass the species is contending with. www.innerviews.org/inner/hacket...

Yosuke Inoue is a member of Japan's jazz elite. In addition to leading his own trio, he's worked with Roy Hargrove, Terumasa Hino, Hank Jones, Carmen Lundy, Masahiko Sato, and Kazumi Watanabe. He discusses his deep history and his new album Who's Who with me: www.innerviews.org/inner/yosuke...

Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery need no intro to prog fans. Their accomplishments in Genesis & Marillion, & solo are among the most influential in the genre's history. They've teamed up for The Roaring Waves, an inventive new duo LP. Read/watch my new interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/hacket...

Trey Gunn and AJ Chippero co-helm @7dmedia.bsky.social, the indie label behind LPs by Deep Energy Orchestra, Joe Deninzon, Pat Mastelotto, Michael Shrieve, Stick Men, Tu-Ner, and many others. Gunn & Chippero discuss 7D's history, priorities, and highlights with me: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG7q...

Multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Mike Tittel is known for his work with the expansive rock acts New Sincerity Works, Roger Klug Power Trio, & The Loud Family. He also helmed the The Bends, a documentary on the beloved Cincinnati band The Raisins. Our chat: www.innerviews.org/inner/mike-t...

Art Bergmann's Late Stage Empire Dementia & The Apostate albums take on the psychosis & depravity of the modern right wing. And his last LP ShadowWalk offers reflections on mortality & loss in a way that is completely lost to politicians & media. We discuss all 3: www.innerviews.org/inner/art-be...

Art Bergmann has long stood apart in Canadian music. The singer-songwriter has always been too raw for the mainstream, too literate for easy categorization, and too principled to ever dilute his voice. He discusses his incredible journey with Innerviews: www.innerviews.org/inner/art-be...

Roger Klug is a singular presence in Cincinnati’s musical landscape, whose sharp pop craftsmanship combines with a restless, shape-shifting creative instinct. In his new Innerviews convo, he discusses his new LP Live! Off the Board and his expansive back catalog. www.innerviews.org/inner/roger-...

Percussionist David Van Tieghem was one of the youngest people to join the Steve Reich Ensemble. Van Tieghem was part of Reich's seminal Music for 18 Musicians. He also influenced Reich's decision to switch labels to ECM in '78. He explores his time w/Reich w/me: www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

In '79, Brian Eno encountered percussionist David Van Tieghem at Max's Kansas City in NYC. Unbeknownst to Van Tieghem, Eno was tracking his career. That nite, Eno invited Van Tieghem to work on My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, w/David Byrne & Robert Fripp. The tale: www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

Percussionist David Van TIeghem has been a member of Laurie Anderson's creative circle since the '70s. He's part of the Mister Heartbreak, Home of the Brave, United States, Big Science, and Strange Angels LPs. He discusses his his history w/LA in our new convo: www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

David Van Tieghem is one of the most influential voices in the worlds of new music, performance art & sound design. In our new convo, the percussionist & composer reflects on his solo work & collabs with Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, Steve Reich & Ryuichi Sakamoto. www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

So, what's going on with @porcupinetree.bsky.social? A lot. After their 2022/2023 Closure/Continuation tour and album cycle, they've officially decided on continuation. Richard Barbieri tells you everything you need to know in his new Innerviews conversation. www.innerviews.org/inner/richar...

Richard Barbieri has redefined the role of keyboardist by transforming synthesizers into vehicles for drama & cinematic depth for bands like Japan & Porcupine Tree. He discusses his new LP Hauntings that pushes deeper into his panoramic instrumental language w/me: www.innerviews.org/inner/richar...

The Phil Manzanera Words & Music event I was privileged to be a part of at The Great American Music Hall in SF 2 weeks ago wasn't meant to be captured for history, but it was! A crowdsourced video of the complete interview & performance is now on YouTube. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMA0...

There can no longer be quiet acceptance of racism. We have warped back in time to The Jim Crow era at the hands of the 100% KKK Republican Party. Everyone has to call out this crap whenever they see it, and that includes every one of you White people that choose to follow this account. Enough.

What a fabulous evening last night at the Phil Manzanera Words and Music SF event! A packed house. Terrific conversation and performances spanning Phil’s incredible career. And big fun! Thanks to Phil for his generosity and the phenomenal staff at Great American Music Hall. One for the ages!

Some cool news stories about tomorrow’s Phil Manzanera SF event at GAMH: The Mercury News: www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/13/r... 48 Hills: 48hills.org/2026/02/phil... There are still tix left for this show featuring Phil performing solo, and me conducting an onstage interview: tinyurl.com/5d5h5np4

Mike Oldfield’s 2017 album Return to Ommadawn found him reaffirming the approach that 1st set him apart: long-form structures, deep thematic development, & zero interest in trends. Dark Star Magazine editor Chris Dewey & musician Markus Reuter explore the LP with me: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U42m...

We're just one month from a fantastic nite with Phil Manzanera at SF's Great American Music Hall. Phil will perform solo pieces and I'll conduct an on-stage interview, as well as take questions from the audience. Phil will also sign copies of his book Revolución to Roxy. Tix: tinyurl.com/5d5h5np4

I've posted comprehensive thoughts about my music journalism history with Ralph Towner to the Innerviews Facebook page. It's too long to post here, but if you're interested in what we did together, including our final interview from a few months ago, you can read my words here: tinyurl.com/5fk7z5dk

I am so incredibly sad to learn Ralph Towner has departed our realm. Someone I got to know very well across decades of interviews. Once I process this devastating news, I’ll have a lot more to say.

Between 1990-2006, electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream were a duo comprised of Edgar & Jerome Froese. The father/son incarnation saw TD reinvent itself with modern electronica, trip-hop, and breakbeat elements. Jerome refects on his TD era with Innerviews: www.innerviews.org/inner/jerome...

Keyboardist, guitarist and composer Jerome Froese's career balances reflection and evolution. In his new Innerviews convo, he discusses his new LP Sunsets in Stereo, his years in Tangerine Dream & why an uncompromising path is the only one he's willing to follow. www.innerviews.org/inner/jerome...