Madison Cunningham

For the podcast’s first live episode, Norah is joined by St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and Grammy winner, at the St. Cecilia Hotel in Austin during SXSW. Tune in as these two Texans talk about what keeps Annie moving forward, and share i ... Show More

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Jason Moran brings a deep well of musical curiosity to this episode. From their shared Texas roots to their time on the same label, he and Norah talk about the ways their careers have orbited each other over the years. There’s a lot of music thro ... Show More

Harry Mack, a freestyle rapper known for his jaw-dropping improvisation, joins Norah for an episode where nearly everything is off the top of the dome. Today, he steps behind the drums, shows a different side of his musicianship, and talks about discovering his gift. Hear how he ... Show More

Laufey’s fast rise to fame is a pandemic success story. During lockdown, the 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist built a substantial following on social media where she was known as “jazz girl.” Since then the Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter has released two studio albums that ... Show More

<p>The baritone <strong>Benjamin Appl</strong> has recorded an album for Alpha that combines the music of György Kurtág with that of Franz Schubert. 'Lines of Life: Schubert & Kurtág' is the result of a long process that started with Kurtág choosing the singer for this unique pro ... Show More

<p>It’s fair to say 2023 has been a year for Caroline Polachek. Her second solo album soared into our hearts on Valentines Day, and stayed there. It solidified her place as one of the most remarkable musicians operating today; her voice as one of the most incredible of our time, ... Show More

This week, Joe and Toby dive into Laufey’s 2023 single “From The Start”, a song that highlights her unique style—a captivating mix of jazz, pop, and classical elements. Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese artist known for her velvety vocals and vintage sound, blends the warmth of jazz s ... Show More

Rob explores Britpop icon Oasis’s enduring megahit “Wonderwall” by discussing the Gallagher brothers’ notoriously contentious relationship and the band’s place in the lineage of British rock. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on S ... Show More

Rob examines the crossroads of Usher’s pop star persona and Lil Jon’s unique vocal and musical genius this week when taking a look back at the smash hit “Yeah!” (1:00). Then, he is joined by Clover Hope to talk about the construction of Usher’s career, the imagery and storytellin ... Show More

<p>Katie Crutchfield has been making music as Waxahatchee for almost 15 years. In the early days she self-released on cassette, lo-fi indie music that would blossom into Americana around a decade later. That foray, with her acclaimed album Saint Cloud, brought her a whole new aud ... Show More

On this week's episode of In Service Of, we are joined by rising jazz star Samara Joy. The Grammy Best New Artist winner in 2023, who was just announced as a double nominee for the 2025 Grammy Awards, takes us on a deep dive into the making of her wonderful new album, 'Portrait.' ... Show More