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04/14/2026

Marilina Bertoldi is a rising star in Argentina’s alt-rock scene, owning the stage wherever she performs – and this time was no different. This is “O No?” from studios, recorded for the

Head over to youtube.com/newsoundsmusic to watch the performance in full.

04/10/2026

Philip Glass and Brian Eno are two very different composers with distinct creative tendencies, yet somehow, their works fit Bruce Brubaker’s piano reinterpretations like a glove. Brubaker’s New Sounds Live performance at on February 12, 2026, proved once again that when it’s him playing the piano, it’s easy to find a common thread between their compositions as well as his own.

Recorded in front of a live audience, this exclusive recital pulls Brubaker’s artistry into focus, stripped from the electronic enhancements of the prepared piano he often records with. His playing is emotive and widely dynamic, forming each musical phrase with care.

Join us as we revisit this memorable night of music with Brubaker, filled with pensive piano arpeggios and chord progressions, as well as a lively chat between the artist and our host, John Schaefer, on today’s episode of our daily radio show, New Sounds. Available now at newsounds.org and the app.

04/09/2026

The Syrian-American rapper, poet, and peace activist Omar Offendum blends the sounds of hip hop and classical Arab music and literature into his stage works. He has spent much of the past few years on a New York-themed work called The Little Syria Show, named after a historical neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. In a celebration of Arab-American cultural heritage, Omar Offendum shares insights on diasporic memory and performs some of the songs from The Little Syria Show, in-studio. Listen at newsounds.org, the app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/30/2026

New Sounds memories continued, from this year’s

1. The Curious Listening in the Streaming Era panel, moderated by New Sounds host John Schaefer and author , with panelists , , and .yaz

2. Kaoru Watanabe’s () Bloodlines Interwoven (Concert II), unpacking new tales at The Greyhound

3. Electrical Field of Love ( & .muldrow) making psychedelic neo-soul music at Jackson Terminal

4. singing stirring melodies and bending her guitar strings to match Matthew Jamal’s (.applepie) fluid cello motions at First Presbyterian Chapel

5. constructing atmospheric compositions in realtime at First Presbyterian Sanctuary

6. , shrouded in fog and shoegaze guitars, at The Standard

7. .band wrapping up three nights of improvised grooves at The Greyhound

8. playing jangly indie rock at Barley’s

9. and .yaz duetting on guitar at

03/28/2026

What’s it like to be at this year’s right now? The New Sounds team is in Knoxville, TN documenting it all.

1. Our host John Schaefer joining the Navigating Big Ears panel at the Pop-Up Shop & Lounge with , , , and

2. ( & ) performing at The Greyhound, fusing Haitian and West African rhythms with electronics

3. performing at Jackson Terminal, breathing new life into Ukrainian folk songs

4. joins and the on stage at the Tennessee Theatre, playing songs by late composer, Moondog

5. transforming Laurie Spiegel songs at St. John’s Cathedral

6. Kaoru Watanabe’s () Bloodlines Interwoven project, taking the stage with 10 musicians at The Point

7. Singer and harpist performing atmospheric songs from their collaborative album, Tragic Magic, at First Presbyterian Sanctuary

8. Isaiah Collier () playing Coltrane with his band at Bijou Theatre

9. bringing bracing and abrasive noise rock tunes to the Mill & Mine

10. weaving cosmic soundscapes from the American West at St. John’s Cathedral

11. with .applepie on cello, singing blues-rooted folk melodies at The Standard with a little help from the audience

12. & friends creating hazy sounds at First Presbyterian Chapel

13. performing enchanting folk-rock songs at The Standard

14. Hockets for Two Voices by sung in and ’s voices, at St. John’s Cathedral

15. Member of , , playing the violin at

16. blending processed cello and guitar textures at First Presbyterian Chapel

17. The Lazyhorse ensemble led by , performing at The Point

18. Cherokee storyteller singing songs inspired by her ancestors at The Point

03/27/2026

A Soundcheck episode you don’t want to miss — featuring the incredible Marilina Bertoldi! Available now on all major podcast platforms.

PLUS — you can watch the live performance clips of the following songs on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/newsoundsmusic

“La casa de A”
“Pucho”
“O No”

Vocals & Guitar:
Drums:

Picture 1, from left to right: Manu Fernandez, Irene Trudel (Technical Director), John Schaefer (Host), Marilina Bertoldi

03/26/2026

Argentine singer-songwriter Marilina Bertoldi’s brand of rock 'n' roll contains multitudes between the old and the new. Her electric guitar, though it may only be a decade old, has all the markings of a seasoned instrument that has taken the stage at sweaty clubs and music festivals across the Americas and Europe. And the sound of it adds an unmistakably retro touch to Bertoldi’s music, which is often accompanied with glitchy and sampled production elements (and a state-of-the-art pedalboard to control it all). All the sonics aside though, it is Bertoldi’s intensely honest storytelling, which takes on a deeper meaning on stage, that makes her artistry stand out.

Listen to her fiery performance from our Manhattan studios with on drums, as well as her words on life on the road and the creative process behind the latest album PARA QUIEN TRABAJAS Vol. I, which recently earned Bertoldi a Latin Grammy nomination. Available now on podcast platforms and at newsounds.org.

03/25/2026

Have you listened to the latest episode of the Soundcheck podcast yet? A.C. Newman and Kathryn Calder of stopped by and played a few songs for us with .larson and . Listen now at newsounds.org or podcast streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

03/22/2026

How does one go about arranging an IDM track for acoustic guitar? GA-based guitarist Shane Parish had to answer this question time and time again while working on his record, Autechre Guitar, deconstructing and reconstructing songs like “Maetl”, “Slip”, and “Eutow” from the iconic duo’s discography.

Here’s an excerpt of him explaining his transcription process while chatting with New Sounds host, John Schaefer. Full episode is available on the app and at newsounds.org

03/21/2026

As a duo, and explore uncharted territories together, letting circumstances take part in their creations. Henry Solomon explains how that same improvisational spirit plays a role in all his work, whether he’s recording for HAIM or Paramore.

Listen to the latest episode of our Soundcheck podcast at newsounds.org or wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full conversation, as well as a special performance recorded at our studios.

03/01/2026

Snippet from the latest episode of the Soundcheck podcast: Recording artist Justin Hicks shares the story of a near-death experience. Tap the link in our bio to hear the full story.

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