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, we’ll first hear one of the leading guitarists in his generation, Matthew Stevens, explore sounds in an honest, raw, and soulful set at BRIC Jazz Fest in 2017. Then, we’ll transition to singer/songwriter Taylor Simone and producer/musician Jett Carter who make up Jazze Belle. With an introspective and soulful approach to songwriting and music-layering, Jazze Belle charmed Brooklyn crowds at this outdoor concert at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival in 2018. You have the best seats in the house here with ALL ARTS.

Back with another edition of Modern Sounds, Cliff brings a wrap of his time at Coachella 2023. Weyes Blood, Sofi Tukker, and Gabriels make their second appearances on the show alongside an indie supergroup, new dance music, R&B, and other gems from the Coachella lineup. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

Not Strong Enough | boygenius

Go | The Chemical Brothers

Na Kozonga | Jupiter & Okwess

Runner | Alex G

One and Only | Gabriels

Everyday | Weyes Blood

Selfish Soul | Sudan Archives

Summer in New York | Sofi Tukker

People, I've been sad | Christine and the Queens

CODE | The Comet is Coming

Las Panteras | Los Bitchos

All for Us | Labrinth & Zendaya

Cliff is back with another set of songs you should know, including something new from Lana Del Rey and more Turkish funk. Don't forget follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

Hospital | Madison Cunningham

Easy Now | Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Love It If We Made It | The 1975

I'll Stand By You | Bruce Springsteen

Welcome to My Island | Caroline Polachek

did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean blvd | Lana Del Rey

Inner Light | Elderbrook and Bob Moses

After The Earthquake | Alvvays

Rakaya Su Katamam | Altin Gun

Ain't No Harmin' Me | The War and Treaty

Delilah (pull me out of this) | Fred again.

Bad Spell | Larkin Poe

Obscure Australian pysch-rock and edgy British alt-pop both get some love on this edition of Modern Sounds with Cliff Chenfeld. Cliff also gives his take on what the Grammys may have missed, and a moving live performance he caught in LA. Read this interview Cliff gave to ALL ARTS, and follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

Weird Goodbyes | The National feat. Bon Iver

Fog Machine | White Reaper

Free | SAULT

Escapism. | Raye

Silent Running | Gorillaz feat. Adeleye Omo

Pearls | Jesse Ware

Message to Belial | The Sadies

Portrait of God | King Tuff

Happy Days | Cory Henry

Madison | Drugdealer

Fuzz Jam | The Lazy Eyes

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, we’ll first experience “Wild Cotton,” vocalist, composer, and cultural worker Imani Uzuri’s improvisational and conceptual project exploring the undocumented soundscapes of enslaved Black American ancestors. Then, we hear trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas as he collaborates with brass quartet The Westerlies to create a unique soundscape with reflections of jazz, roots, and chamber music. You have the best seat in the house here with ALL ARTS.

What do a Malian guitarist, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and an Australian indie-rock band have in common? They're all featured in the next edition of Modern Sounds! Vieux Farka Touré, Kathleen Edwards, and The Beths are just some of the great contemporary music hand-chosen by Cliff Chenfeld, co-founder of Kidz Bop, Razor & Tie Records, and current partner in a number of music festivals. Cliff helps busy listeners find new music they'll love by intentionally curating the best from across genres.

Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

Expert in a Dying Field | The Beths

C'mon Baby, Cry | Orville Peck

Like I Used To | Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen

We Don't Know What Tomorrow Brings | The Smile

Good Ones | Charli XCX

It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody | Weyes Blood

Hangover Game | MJ Lenderman

Tongo Barra | Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin

Texas Sun | Leon Bridges & Khruangbin

Hard On Everyone | Kathleen Edwards

The Last Goodbye (feat. Bettye LaVette) | ODESZA

25 Or 6 To 4 | Ada

Cliff Chenfeld returns with another edition of Modern Sounds, a show for busy listeners who don't get to discover as much new music as they'd like. On this episode, Cliff dives into bands who have yet to become legacy acts, a side project that stands on its own, a song that went viral on TikTok and is now a hit on alternative radio, plus plenty more.

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Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

My Own Soul's Warning | The Killers

SAOKO | Rosalía

Know It All | Billy Strings

Bliss | Amber Marks

Seventeen Going Under | Sam Fender

Seventeen | Sharon Van Etten

Been To The Mountain | Margo Price

SNAP | Rosa Linn

Burning | Yeah Yeah Yeahs

We're Not In Orbit Yet | Broken Bells

Chismiten | Mdou Moctar

That's Where I Am | Maggie Rogers

Cliff Chenfeld returns with another edition of Modern Sounds, a show for busy listeners who don't get to discover as much new music as they'd like. As always, Cliff has curated a playlist with a little of everything, from a current raw rock band to modern gospel-tinged soul to a highly respected British singer-songwriter.

Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

Sinnerman | Goose

Where Do You Go When You Dream | Woods

End of the Road | Noga Erez

All About You | The Knocks feat. Foster The People

Boomerang | Yebba

Dirty | grandson

Get Lost In The Music | Ambar Lucid

Unchained | Devon Gilfillian

Bethel Woods | Midlake

Phoenix | Big Red Machine

Alpha Zulu | Phoenix

Love and Hate in a Different Time | Gabriels

Cliff Chenfeld returns with another edition of Modern Sounds, a show for busy listeners who don't get to discover as much new music as they'd like. As always, Cliff has curated a playlist with a little of everything, from a current raw rock band to modern gospel-tinged soul to a highly respected British singer-songwriter.

Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

Can't Stop The Rain | Neal Francis

Paprika | Japanese Breakfast

BLACKOUT | Turnstile

Another Love | Tom Odell

Hopeful | Curtis Harding

Sun Came Up | Sofi Tukker

Love Brand New | Bob Moses

Held Down | Laura Marling

On The Wrong Side | Lindsey Buckingham

How Does It Feel | London Grammar

Rare Air | Mildlife

Nobody | Mitski

Comingback | Parcels

This is a thrilling era for new music. Artists create inspired recordings that live outside the mainstream yet command a meaningful audience. With more music being released than ever before, it can be daunting to sort through the tonnage and find new music that you’ll love. That’s where Modern Sounds comes in. Cliff Chenfeld is a long-time East End resident, former co-CEO of Razor & Tie Records and Kidz Bop, and is now a partner in a number of music festivals. He makes it easy for busy listeners to discover the best contemporary music.

Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music.

Playlist:

Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin

The Less I Know The Better | Tame Impala

Los Ageless | St. Vincent

Starlight | Yola

The Adults Are Talking | The Strokes

Chaise Longue | Wet Leg

Bad Idea | Girl In Red

I Don't Live Here Anymore | War On Drugs

Stop This Flame | Celeste

Leyla | Altin Gun

Mine Forever | Lord Huron

On My Knees | Rufus Du Sol

Japanese Posters | Rebounder