
The people and ideas moving culture forward. With host Lawrence Peryer.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 292 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan.
Noah's latest album, Rose-Anna, is named after his Acadian great-grandmother, a church organist from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Acadians are French-speaking pe... more
Today we’re putting The Tonearm's needle on author and behavioral scientist Michael Hallsworth.
Michel has spent the last two decades applying behavioral science to real-world problems at the Behavioural Insights Team. He's held positions at Princet... more
We're putting The Tonearm's needle on John Mlynczak, President and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants.
NAMM is the trade association for the music, sound, and event industries. Basically, NAMM represents the companies that make the t... more
Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Patricia Brennan, a vibraphonist and composer who grew up in Veracruz, Mexico, playing salsa with her dad while listening to Hendrix and Zeppelin with her mom. She studied classical percussion at the Curtis... more
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Whether I’m considering science, poetry, carpentry, or music, nothing opens the door to enlightenment wider than the (spoken or unspoken) phrase “I’m curious…” If there’s a secret sauce to Spotlight On, I believe that it’s Lawrence Puryear’s curiosity. And he always approaches his guests with the respect of having done his homework. He’s researched careers and discographies, so we know that his questions come from a place of intellectual truth. “I understand some of what you’re doing, but I want... more
As one of Lawrence’s interview subjects, I can tell you I was really impressed with his preparation and insightful questions as well as his professional and comfortable vibe. I really enjoyed chatting with him and I hope that comes across to listeners. Happy to be not just a subject but a subscriber!
I think Lawrence is one of the best under-the-radar podcast interviewers in podcast-land. These shows feel like fly-on-the-wall conversations, with Lawrence often prompting his guests into pleasantly unexpected topics and revealing glimpses into the creative process. Even if the guest is someone I know nothing about, I always come away entertained and learning something new about what makes music tick. A gem!
Great series of podcasts and interviews from people across the entirety of the live music space. Such a treat to hear LP speak with his guests about life, music, art and everything in between. 10/10 would recommend.
It’s special to get a behind the scenes look of how guests on the show have navigated their life to live out their passion in music and reflect on how they got to where they are today.
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Apple Podcasts | #172 |
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Insights and conversations featuring influential figures in music and culture are central to the content of this podcast. Episodes often explore the intersection of personal experiences, artistic expression, and broader cultural movements, with guests ranging from musicians and composers to cultural anthropologists and authors. The discussions are characterized by their depth, touching on themes such as heritage, innovation, and the evolving landscape of art and music in response to contemporary issues. Unique for its focus on storytelling, the podcast invites guests to share their journeys and the impacts of their work on society, creating a rich tapestry of sound and narrative.
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