Volume 14 leans into the "modern" part of Modern Sounds with a new Skrillex song but stays anchored with some modern-classic singer-songwriters and everything in between. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Opening Theme music: Dreamland | Rebounder The Place That Makes Me Happy | The Moss Back on 74 | Jungle Don't Forget Me | Maggie Rogers One Night, All Night | Tame Impala Prove It To You | Brittany Howard Nothing Left To Lose | Everything But The Girl New York | The Kills Springtime | Allison Russell Foolin' Ourselves | Evan Honer Rumble | Skrillex, fred a ..read more

Ah Grammy season! Most people's glimpse into the world of contemporary music, but it falls short. There are so many more categories now than when then Grammy's were reflective of what was both popular and critically acclaimed, but there's also so much more new music now than ever. And we have to remember, the Grammy's are a TV show at heart. Dive in to Volume 13 of Modern Sounds for a taste of what's been rightly nominated this year, and what Cliff thinks was overlooked, and more. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Theme music: Sun Kissed | Sven Wunder The W ..read more

After an awe-inspiring visit to The Sphere in Las Vegas, Cliff brings another set of new releases you should know about. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin No California | Ilsey Sip of Happiness | Woods The Returner | Allison Russell Future Is Dumb | Jeff Rosenstock My Love Mine All Mine | Mitski Angel | First Aid Kit Always | Daniel Caesar Nothing Matters | The Last Dinner Party Talk Over Town | Katy J Pearson CHANEL | Becky G & Peso Pluma Even On Bad Days | Flyte ..read more

Another contribution to the canon of Australian indie-rock, groovy soul made by a former public-defender, and a heart-wrenching queer country ballad all make the cut in this edition of Modern Sounds. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin Undone and Unashamed | The Murlocs So Long | Daniel Ponder The Narcissist | Blur Step by Step (feat. Panda Bear) | Braxe + Falcon; Alan Braxe & DJ Falcon Sitting In The Corner (feat. Kacey Musgraves) | Cuco & Adriel Favela White Horse | Chris Stapleton Dear Insecur ..read more

Summer is in full swing, and what's better than discovering some new music to add to your summer playlists? On the heels of a religious Grateful Dead experience, Cliff has some spacey Dead-esque cosmic country, a couple of summer-bop bossa nova songs, a fresh take on a Dr. John song, and plenty more on deck. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin Slow Burn | Rose City Band Middle of the Morning | Jason Isbell Johnny | Sarah Jarosz Chosen to Deserve | Wednesday Somebody Tryin to Hoodoo Me | The Nude Party Sa ..read more

So maybe you stopped paying attention to new music a few years ago. Maybe it was more than a few years ago. Fresh from a memorable ABBA Voyage hologram experience, Cliff helps you play catch-up with this edition of Modern Sounds. This episode features artists and groups that have had serious and successful careers over the past ten years, but aren't household names. And the best part is they're all still actively making great music, so there will be plenty more to discover. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khrua ..read more

 Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode, recorded in 2017, we’ll hear sounds of the traditional boleros – romantic ballads that originated in Cuba in the early 1900s – embodied with Miramar’s unique instrumentation and the diverse influences of the bandmates. You have the best seat in the house right here with ALL ARTS ..read more

Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode, recorded in 2018, we’ll hear Mwenso & the Shakes, a Harlem-based rhythmic band who travel the world performing their radiant and infectious music that spreads messages of love, peace, and the spirit of their ancestors. You have the best seat in the house with ALL ARTS ..read more

Join us for an unforgettable 2019 performance of solo piano music from world-renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The pianist crafted a suite of music that effortlessly moves between the Impromptus of Franz Schubert and Philip Glass’s Etudes. She makes cross-generational musical connections and emphasizes the surprising commonalities between these composers’ work ..read more

Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode recorded in 2017, we’ll hear multiple Grammy Award-winner Terri Lyne Carrington’s deep-toned melodies hearten and amplify the pressing messages in Social Science’s acutely relevant lyrics. You have the best seat in the house here with ALL ARTS ..read more