FWD.012 → Laurie Torres: "My debut album is a gift to myself"
Canadian musician and composer Laurie Torres discusses her debut album, a personal gift, in this interview with the FWD >> Music Conversations host.
5 Jul 2025
FWD.011 → Teal: "Creating a sound that even we can't quite describe"
Teal discusses creating a unique and indescribable sound in this interview episode.
5 Jul 2025
FWD.010 → Alex Coles: "Jazz Fusion is a process, not a genre"
Alex Coles defines jazz fusion as a continuous process rather than a fixed genre, exploring its evolution and impact on music, in an interview.
5 Jul 2025
FWD.009 → Rafa Aslan: "What If We Added Vocals?"
Rafa Aslan explores the creative possibilities that emerge when vocals are added to instrumental music, potentially enhancing its emotional impact in this interview.
5 Jul 2025
FWD.008 → Vito Ricci: "Learning to turn my compositions upside down"
Vito Ricci discusses his compositional process and how he learned to invert his musical ideas, offering insights into experimental music techniques in this interview.
5 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 07: "Drawing the listener into conscious resonance" a discussion with Laraaji
Laraaji discusses drawing listeners into a state of conscious resonance, offering insights into creating immersive and mindful sound experiences in this interview.
5 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 06: "Searching how to make beats on Yahoo" a discussion with Elaquent
Elaquent discusses his early beat-making explorations and shares insights on his creative process in this interview episode.
5 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 05: "Seeing what I can get away in my sets" a discussion with Lefto
DJ Lefto discusses pushing boundaries and experimenting with unconventional sounds during his DJ sets in this interview.
5 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 04: "Djing is having a conversation with the audience" a discussion with Karizma
DJ Karizma discusses how DJing involves engaging in a dynamic conversation with the audience, creating a unique and interactive experience in this interview.
4 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 03: "Taking risks so I don't get bored with my own music" a discussion with Jay Glass Dubs
Jay Glass Dubs discusses the importance of taking risks to stay inspired and avoid creative stagnation in his music, in an interview.
4 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 02: "Being released on Stones Throw brings me full circle" a discussion with Benny Sings
Benny Sings discusses how signing with Stones Throw Records represents a significant milestone in his music career in this interview.
4 Jul 2025
FWD >> Ep 01: "All Black Music Is Spiritual" a discussion with Angel Bat Dawid
Angel Bat Dawid discusses the spiritual essence of Black music and its profound cultural impact in an interview.
18 Apr 2025
FWD >> Ep 08: "Learning to turn my compositions upside down" a discussion with Vito Ricci
25 Mar 2025
FWD >> Ep 10: "Jazz Fusion is a process, not a genre" a discussion with author Alex Coles
Welcome to the second edition of FORWARD, a brand new series of conversations with artists, authors, curators and innovators who are pushing music forward.
The goal of this series is simple: to invite our guests to present their new works in their own words—whether it’s records, books, documentaries, exhibitions, or whatever truly inspires us.
This series will feature rotating hosts, but for today, it’s Lexis!
Today’s episode is a special one. We’re having a discussion with Alex Coles, author of a brand-new book that charts the history and impact of jazz fusion, using key songs to trace its 50-year evolution and contributions to Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic music and more.
The central idea from the book that really stood out to me is that Fusion should be viewed as a “process” rather than a genre. In the last 50 years, this process of exploration and collaboration between genres, cultures, generations and production techniques has contributed so much to contemporary music.
I really loved this book and i’m very happy to welcome Alex Coles for a chat
Alex is a London-based art, design and music writer, critic and also a senior editor at the fabulous Sternberg Press publishing house. His latest title "Fusion" available now in the UK and early March in North America.
Link to Buy Book ---> https://www.sternberg-press.com/product/fusion/
25 Mar 2025
FWD >> Ep 09: "What If We Added Vocals?" a discussion with Rafa Aslan
In this brand-new interview series, we invite artists we love to present their newest work in their own words. We felt that too often, album releases are reviewed by music journalists who interpret and give the record a rating based on their personal viewpoints (and sometimes biases). This is why we wanted to give the floor directly to the artists. The host is simply there to help carry the conversation.
We go behind the scenes and dig into the inspirations, context, and emotions that went into making the record.
There’s no better way to start this series than with our talented friend Rafa Aslan's newest album, titled Again and Again.
Album Link ---> https://rafaaslan.bandcamp.com/album/again-and-again
Tracks Played:
Rafa Aslan "NYC ID (U+I)
Rafa Aslan "What If We Added Vocals"
Rafa Aslan "Moss B"
Rafa Aslan "Strat On The Cutting Board"
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Laurie Torres
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