
The podcast about contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music, launched by Sevish and led by Stephen Weigel.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicArts | |||

Join us for a conversation with the mad conlanger and electronic musician "Lamplight!" We create Lamplight's unique style from the ground up, joining them in the DAW, and muse about the possibilities in their composition, tuning, and music. Lamplight... more
Peter Jung demonstrates his microtonal software for us - it has a lattice interface that allows one to visualize regularly constructed scales, perform operations related to them that are intuitive, and connect that to synthesizers. The working title ... more
Join us for a chat with Stephen Altoft about all things microtonal trumpet, going over mechanics, tuning, and the composition scene. Stephen shows off several trumpets and flugelhorns and their valve systems. Other topics include affordable instrumen... more
Big thanks to Genoël for joining us on the Now and Xen podcast. This episode is a bit unconventional, as Genoël, in large part, is interviewing me for issue 144 of the "Positionen magazine" which was released in August. Go check it out online, as wel... more
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Great podcast. So much weird music and spirited chats!
If you like unusual and complex music, this is seriously a great podcast. The conversation between the hosts and the guests is very informative, and music is spliced in to illustrate what they are talking about. This makes it pretty easy to follow even if you don’t know a lot of music theory.
Each episode of "Now & Xen" features discussions of microtonal or xenharmonic music. If you ever wondered about possible musical notes and tunings beyond the ones we know, this podcast might interest you. Several episodes feature interviews with musicians and performers who use microtonal music and working in a variety of idioms, from pop and rock to classical music. A couple of early episodes also address the construction or adaptation of instruments for microtonal scales, software for music pr... more
Thank you for doing this! Excited to see where you guys take it. Would be really nice to hear examples of the phenomena that you describe in your talks...!
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Content focuses on contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music, showcasing artists' unique approaches and innovations within this niche genre. Episodes often feature discussions with musicians and experts who delve into tuning systems, the relationship between technology and music, and compositions that employ alternative tonal systems. The diversity in genres, including jazz, folk, and classical, highlights the expansive nature of microtonality and its applications in modern music. Listeners can expect insightful conversations that bridge theoretical concepts with practical artistic expressions, often accompanied by illustrative musical examples that enhance understanding.
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Recent guests on Now and Xen include:
1. Peter Jung
2. Genoël von Lilienstern
3. Maddie Ashman
4. Alyssa Aska
5. Kari Ikonen
6. Chris Kline
7. Julian Woods
8. Subhraag Singh
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