In today's Nonesuch Ninety—the week's Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds—Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social album pre-order, @robertplant.com on 'The Late Show,' Flea at no. 1, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social on PBS, Hurray for the Riff Raff on 'Song Exploder,' and the weekend's live music.
Happy weekend! Great live music ahead from Laurie Anderson and Sexmob, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Chris Thile, Davóne Tines, and Molly Tuttle: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...
Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social top Apple Music's Outer Orbits playlist with "Soundcheck," from their upcoming album, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings'!
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Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social cover Tidal's Modern Contemporary! "Soundcheck," from their upcoming album, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,' tops the playlist.
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Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Ambrose Akinmsuire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @robertplant.com, Flea, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Jeff Parker news and more: nonesuch.substack.com/p/ambrose-ak...
We are saddened by the loss of journalist Andrew Perry, who has died at 60. He was a true champion of musicians including Rhiannon Giddens, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Robert Plant, Punch Brothers, Wilco, The Black Keys, and many others. He will be missed. www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
@robertplant.com & Saving Grace were on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social to perform "Higher Rock," from their 2025 debut album, 'Saving Grace,' as well as "Ramble On." You can watch both at www.nonesuch.com/journal/watc...
Trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire and guitarist/composer @maryhalvorson.bsky.social's new album 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings'—four new compositions by each musician + one collaboration—is due June 12. Hear the track "Soundcheck" and pre-order the album at akinmusirehalvorson.lnk.to/slomoneon
🎤 This Tiny Desk Concert has been viewed 20 million times; 19 million of those are by me
Words cannot adequately describe my feelings for her artistry, voice, & songwriting
Her album “Is Your Love Big Enough?” (@nonesuch.com) was the finest release of 2012, hands down
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Views well spent! 😍
Hurray for the Riff Raff, aka Alynda Segarra, taks with 'Song Exploder' host Hrishikesh Hirway about "Alibi," from their 2024 album, 'The Past Is Still Alive,' a live performance of which can also be heard on the new recording 'Live Forever.' Hear the episode at www.nonesuch.com/journal/list...
@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social was on @pbs.org's ‘Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.' to explore her family history, making unexpected connections along the way. Folks in the US can watch the episode again at www.pbs.org/video/song-o...
Tomorrow!
Flea was on Questlove Show to talk with host @questlove.bsky.social about his debut solo album ‘Honora,’ the long road back to his first musical love, and the rituals that ground his creativity and daily life.
Flea visited @amoebamusic.bsky.social Hollywood last week for a sold-out signing of his debut solo album, 'Honora.' Here's what fans have to say about the record.
Happy birthday Jeff Parker!
📷: David Haskell
Happy Easter and Passover weekend! In today’s Nonesuch Ninety—the week’s Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds—Jeff Parker and ETA IVtet pre-order; Flea on Rick Beato, World Cafe, and Jazz Night in America; Big Ears Recap; and this weekend’s live music.
Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Jeff Parker, Flea, Big Ears news, and more. You can read it and subscribe for free at nonesuch.substack.com/p/jeff-parker-flea-big-ears-news-and
"This record is the best of me," Flea says to Rick Beato of his new album, ‘Honora.’ "I poured my heart into this thing with every fiber that I could, and it expressed a part of me that I didn’t really have a place to express before."
Happy Easter long weekend! Great live music ahead from Ambrose Akinmusire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Tortoise, Laurie Anderson, @robertplant.com, Chris Thile, and Molly Tuttle.
Laurie Anderson, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, JeffParker, @robertplant.com, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Caroline Shaw, Sō Percussion, Ringdown, Chris Thile, Yasmin Williams, and others.
What a weekend! Thanks to everyone at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville and to all the Nonesuch artists who were there for the incredible music, conversation, and more.
Happy Birthday Emmylou Harris!
Premiere screenings will take place ahead of the album release date this spring, at The Land School, Vidiots, Mono Space, and more. You can sign up and find more info at eepurl.com/dwzMKH
An album length concert film by Charlie Weinmann, capturing the August 2025 Lodge Room performance that became Jeff Parker’s new ETA IVtet album ‘Happy Today,’ will be released on May 29, 2026.
