Music

council: bright forms

a new song from my new band with pekka kuusisto

Mar 29 •

Soul of the Machine

AI knows too much—and too little—to be a great songwriter.

Mar 19 •

A new song, and how it came to be.

Feb 29 •

Absolute Music Is Not A Luxury

meaning, justice, and music’s role in society.

Jan 4 •

Letter to a Young Composer

On excavation, adjacencies, and what it means to have a "voice."

Nov 10, 2023 •

songs for judith

on the occasion of an orchestral premiere, I've made an annotated playlist

Sep 27, 2023 •

Rockwood Music Hall: A Love Story

A beloved venue needs our help

Jun 29, 2023 •

a magic moment in the studio

May 27, 2023 •

Kill Your Darlings

On the joy of editing.

Jun 7, 2022 •

cleaning product, waffle batter, and death

A second tone poem on touring life; a collaboration with Caroline Shaw; three shows in Texas; Open Music with Nathalie Joachim, plus a conducting…

May 31, 2022 •

In Defense of Friction

Brian Wilson, pantry pasta, and the possibility of a smartphone-free existence.

Apr 26, 2022

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