The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time OutTakes
From the Brubeck Editions Bandcamp site: “Brubeck Editions is a new label run by Dave Brubeck’s family. The goal of Brubeck Editions is to create new, officially authorized releases of great music featuring Dave Brubeck and his many musical collaborators.” “Previously Unreleased…
Aleksandar Ordev (Александар Ордев) – Шут
Stotrojka, an independent label run by Kanal 103 radio, delivers a fantastic EP by Aleksandar Ordev. It features tight grooves that are eminently danceable, making it perfect for both dancing and getting lost in the music. Check it out on…
No Post Today – Wrapping Up Business in Beijing
No posts today, folks. I will be leaving China in about two weeks, so I have a large amount of paperwork to review. We’ll see you tomorrow!
Holger Czukay – Der Osten ist Rot
Holger Czukay’s album Der Osten ist Rot was originally released on Virgin Records in 1984, but Grönland Records has brought this hidden gem back into the spotlight. The title track serves as an amusing Krautrock-style reinterpretation of the old Chinese national anthem. While it may not…
Manop Nakornchai – นวล อัลบั้ม (Naul)
I was listening to the Swiss industrial music band The Young Gods perform their interpretation of Terry Riley’s “In C” when I decided to put on this album. Since it comes from Australia’s most interesting guitar improvisation label, Ramble Records,…
Various Artists – Daily Reckless: Diary Of A Nobody feat. Ivor Cutler
In a country known for its eccentric musicians, Scotland’s Ivor Cutler truly stands out for his unique creativity, and I say this with the utmost affection. This album is reportedly the soundtrack to a long-forgotten film by director Ken Russell,…
Love Unfold The Sun – Explode Yourself
Sometimes, a powerful dose of sound can be invigorating for the ears. Love Unfold The Sun is a band from New Mexico, led by my old friend Mustafa Stefan Dill. His guitar playing reminds me of John McLaughlin playing the…
Amirhossein Nazemzade , Ehsan Shayanfard – Mourners Project
Here are two new names from the improvisational music scene in Tehran, Iran, worth keeping an eye on – Amirhossein Nazemzade and Ehsan Shayanfard. From their Bandcamp site: “Winter 2025 On a melancholic evening in a house in central Tehran,…
Black Sabbath – Iron Man (1970)
John “Ozzy” Osbourne has passed away. This marks the end of an era for me, as well as for many friends and fans of his music. Metal music was at its finest when Black Sabbath was at its peak, and…
Dina Jashari – Rastenija Bez Koren
As I wait at the Alexander the Great International Airport in Skopje, I am reminiscing about what a wonderful trip this has been. I end my stay here by introducing you to a new Macedonian singer called Dina Jashari, who…