Bartees Strange was inspired growing up by artists like Bloc Party, At the Drive-In, and countless other artists. Now he's out to do the same with his EP, Today, which re-imagines music by The National and is retold through the lens of Black musicians in a scene that often erases or leaves them out. Bartees joins this week to talk about how music has shaped him, inspiring other people of color, throwing away genre, and more.

Keep up with Bartees Strange on Twitter and Instagram at @bartees_strange. Find his music at https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/releases and on your favorite streaming apps.

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