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Now and Xen

Now and Xen
Microtonality
Microtonal Music
Jazz
Just Intonation
Loop 7
Microtonal Guitars
22 Tone Equal Temperament
Maqiano
Improvisation
Shasavik
Music Composition
Bird Calls
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Infinitone
Yamaha
Vibraphone
Piano
Piano Tuning
Xenharmonic Music
Microtonal Trumpet

The podcast about contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music, launched by Sevish and led by Stephen Weigel.

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"April WEATHER… ahem… I mean… April XEN-ther, rain and sunshine all together!" Here we have XENTAR, right after we had XENPILLED! Xentar is a free online tool where you can interact with microtonal guitar tablature, connecting a host of features many... more

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"April WEATHER… ahem… I mean… April XEN-ther, rain and sunshine all together!" Here we have XENPILLED, and next, XENTAR! Gordon Wery, who runs the YouTube channel "xenpilled," joins us to talk about cool microtonal scales using sharp 5ths and dual fi... more

Join us for a conversation with the mad conlanger and electronic musician "Lamplight!" We create Lamplight's unique style from the ground up, joining them in the DAW, and muse about the possibilities in their composition, tuning, and music. Lamplight... more

Peter Jung demonstrates his microtonal software for us - it has a lattice interface that allows one to visualize regularly constructed scales, perform operations related to them that are intuitive, and connect that to synthesizers. The working title ... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Jung
Software developer and researcher specializing in microtonality
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Episode: 093 - Peter Jung (PitchGrid software)
Genoël von Lilienstern
Berlin-based composer and guest editor for Positionen magazine
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Episode: 091 - Genoël von Lilienstern
Maddie Ashman
Musician and social media influencer known for her microtonal music
Episode: 090 - Maddie Ashman
Alyssa Aska
Computer musician and composer
Episode: 089 - Alyssa Aska
Kari Ikonen
Pianist, Moog player, and composer
Episode: 088 - Kari Ikonen (Maqiano)
Chris Kline
Microtonal theorist and developer of Projective Tuning Space
Episode: 087 - Chris Kline (Projective Tuning Space)
Julian Woods
Microtonal jazz guitarist, bassist, arranger, and composer.
Episode: 085 - Julian Woods
Subhraag Singh
Inventor of the Infinitone and expert in microtonality.
Infinitone
Episode: 084 - Subhraag Singh and Infinitone 2
Richie Greene
A theater wizard and speech-to-music translator with a strong interest in microtonality.
Self-employed artist and instrument builder
Episode: 083 - Richie Greene

Host

Stephen Weigel
Host with frequent appearances; lead voice in discussions around microtonality and xenharmonics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Weird Music & Spirited Chats

    Great podcast. So much weird music and spirited chats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chip Alexanders
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    If you like unusual and complex music, this is seriously a great podcast. The conversation between the hosts and the guests is very informative, and music is spliced in to illustrate what they are talking about. This makes it pretty easy to follow even if you don’t know a lot of music theory.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trent Wilde
    Canada7 years ago
  • Learning about the hidden notes

    Each episode of "Now & Xen" features discussions of microtonal or xenharmonic music. If you ever wondered about possible musical notes and tunings beyond the ones we know, this podcast might interest you. Several episodes feature interviews with musicians and performers who use microtonal music and working in a variety of idioms, from pop and rock to classical music. A couple of early episodes also address the construction or adaptation of instruments for microtonal scales, software for music pr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smallroundEll
    United States7 years ago
  • Thanks + Examples?

    Thank you for doing this! Excited to see where you guys take it. Would be really nice to hear examples of the phenomena that you describe in your talks...!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonononovh
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, a thoughtful, music-nerdy but engaging exploration of niche topics.
Interesting blend of deep theory and practical demos that makes complex tunings approachable.
Guests bring innovative tools and clear workflows for exploring microtonality.
Shows that include instrument and software demos help listeners grasp abstract concepts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

094 - LAMPLIGHT
Q: What was the process for picking 41 tone equal temperament?
Lamplight created a table of itos showing the differences between Edo notes and just intonation notes seeking best approximations in various dimensions, ultimately settling on 41 Edo for its all-round utility in microtonality.
094 - LAMPLIGHT
Q: How did you first get interested in microtonality initially?
Lamplight always felt there had to be sounds in between the keys and saw creating an original scale as a challenge they wanted to tackle.
092 - Stephen Altoft
Q: Do you make any significant adjustments in technique when you're playing a four valve microtonal trumpet?
The only difference is the coordination needed to use the fourth valve; otherwise, the techniques remain the same.
092 - Stephen Altoft
Q: How did you get the idea to design a four valve microtonal trumpet?
I started the microtonal trumpet with Donald Bousted, and the idea developed further in collaboration with a center for new music instruments in London.
091 - Genoël von Lilienstern
Q: Could you start by talking a bit about your own path as a composer and your personal discovery of microtonality and equal tunings?
I still consider myself a composer, but I haven't been doing that as much lately. But I hope to create more compositions soon, driven by my fundamental shift in attitude toward the novelty of sound and exploration of equal tunings.

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What is Now and Xen about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive into microtonal and xenharmonic music, featuring guests who are composers, instrument designers, and software developers pushing alternative tunings and scales. Conversations span conlangs, synesthesia, audio visualization, and practical workflows for creating and performing in non-standard tunings, with emphasis on instruments, software tools, and community collaboration driving the scene forward. A standout trait is the heavy use of demonstrations, real-world projects, and hands-on explanations that make advanced tuning concepts accessible to listeners who enjoy experimental music and sound design.

Expect thoughtful explorations of how microtonality intersects technology, composition, and performance, plus guests who bring in... more

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