Q2 Music

  • A Day in the Life of Missy Mazzoli

    How do artists refresh their creative lives? This week, Missy Mazzoli gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a rehearsal for the New York premiere of her opera “Breaking the Waves.” Jan 6, 2017

    A Day in the Life of Missy Mazzoli
  • Q2 Music's 2016 New-Music Countdown

    We asked Q2 Music listeners to vote on their favorite new-music of the last 20 years. Beginning December 28, we'll countdown the top 50 votes. The top-voted choice will bring in 2017. Dec 31, 2016

    Q2 Music's 2016 New-Music Countdown
  • Alex Ross's Current Obsessions

    Join Q2 Music this winter for a series of new and compelling musical main dishes, catered by New Yorker music critic Alex Ross. This week: Ashley Fure's "Bound to the Bow." Dec 27, 2016

    Alex Ross's Current Obsessions
  • A Day in the Life: Alarm Will Sound

    How do artists refresh their creative lives? This week, Mike Clayville from Alarm Will Sound takes over our Instagram to document Alarm Will Sound’s preparation for “Splitting Adams." Dec 27, 2016

    A Day in the Life: Alarm Will Sound
  • A Day in the Life: The Westerlies

    How do artists refresh their creative lives? This week, Riley Mulherkar from The Westerlies brings us along for their annual holiday bash. Dec 23, 2016

    A Day in the Life: The Westerlies
  • Top New-Music Moments of 2016

    As 2016 draws to a close, Q2 Music staff and writers look back on some of the most uplifting, imagination-gripping, and breathtaking musical achievements of the past year.  Dec 20, 2016

    Top New-Music Moments of 2016
  • A Day in the Life: Gabriel Kahane

    How do artists refresh their creative lives? This week, Gabriel Kahane takes over our Instagram to document concert prepping, quality cat-time and a new Q2 Music theme song. Dec 9, 2016

    A Day in the Life: Gabriel Kahane