Daoud Tyler-Ameen, an NPR Music contributor, and Ann Powers, a music critic, welcome SOPHIE, a groundbreaking Scottish electronic producer, and Alan Sparhawk of Low, who navigates grief in his solo work. They explore the emotional journey of loss in new albums, including SOPHIE’s posthumous release and Sparhawk's tribute to his late wife. The dialogue also highlights the adventurous releases from artists like Mustafa and Billy Strings, showcasing innovative sounds and deep themes of mortality in contemporary music.