Essay Branding Basics for Artists: Finding Authenticity in Digital Spaces By Christina Jensen and Maya Cassady For many musicians, it can be intimidating to figure out how to use digital platforms.. 10 Sep 0
Album On “Bamako*Chicago Sound System,” Music is a Tool to Remember, Invent, and Sustain Community The story of Bamako*Chicago Sound System (Aug. 23, FPE Records) begins in 2014: flutist-composer Nicole Mitchell and kora player Ballaké.. 5 Sep 1
Interview The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker Challenges Paradigms of Access and Connection Listen to an audio version of this article (7-minute listen) The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker is a self-described new renaissance.. 4 Sep 0
Announcement ACF McKnight 2025 Program Applications Are Now Open American Composers Forum (ACF) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies and McKnight Composer.. 3 Sep 0
Playlist ListN Up Playlist: Jeremiah Chiu (August 29, 2024) ListN Up playlists are commissioned by American Composers Forum. Artists are selected by ACF staff (including I CARE IF YOU.. 29 Aug 1
Interview 5 Questions to Akropolis Reed Quintet This fall, the Detroit-based Akropolis Reed Quintet will enter into its 16th season with all five of its founding members:.. 27 Aug 0
Album Yi-Ting Lu Showcases Technical Mastery and Mercurial Experimentalism on Debut Album I’ve never understood what I’m supposed to do at the beach. Should I swim and embrace frivolity? Should I immerse.. 26 Aug 0
Interview 5 Questions to Kazem Abdullah (conductor) As a conductor who can often be found in the pit of an opera house, many hours of Kazem Abdullah’s.. 22 Aug 0
Essay The Ethics of a Personal Canon: Resisting the Lifestyle-ification of Music In discussions of art music, it’s impossible to escape talking about “the canon” and how it colors our individual listening.. 21 Aug 2
Album The Merian Ensemble Share Compelling Artistry and Programming on “The Book of Spells” Since 2018, The Merian Ensemble has garnered accolades in Atlanta for evocative thematic programming centering music by women composers. Comprised.. 20 Aug 0