In what has turned out to be a difficult week, we have received the news that we have lost another legend. Hermeto Pascoal, who collaborated with many of the greatest Brazilian musicians and even had a stint with Miles Davis’ bands, has passed away at the age of 89, according Continue Reading
Rudy Carrera
Blogger, label owner, record store buyer and all around charming lad who loves to share music with one and all.
Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra / Saulius Sondeckis / St. Petersburg Camerata / Alexander Titov – Dmitri Shostakovich: The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97A I Georgy Sviridov: Snowstorm
From the Essential Classics Bandcamp site: “This album is dedicated to two masterpieces of Russian film music. It is also a reminiscence to Saulius Sondeckis, one of the figureheads of the former Soviet Union chamber music scene, who died last year, and to Georgy Sviridov, whose 20th anniversary of death Continue Reading
Cloud Canyons & Studio Kosmische – Under Neon Stars
After a rather tough week, I needed to hear something more cheerful. Thanks to Cloud Canyons for collaborating with the band Studio Kosmische on this two-track single, which is full of motorik grooves reminiscent of Neu! and Stereolab.
Lucrecia Dalt – A Danger to Ourselves
From Lucrecia’s Bandcamp site: “Lucrecia Dalt’s A Danger to Ourselves is a fearless reflection on the unfiltered complexities of human connection. Following up her breakthrough 2022 album ¡Ay!, A Danger to Ourselves unravels like a deeply personal conversation; Dalt’s voice is foregrounded and formidable, supported by a lush array of Continue Reading
Wolne Pokoje – Kostropate
Although this work is appropriately categorized as experimental noise, listening to it feels akin to being beneath a powerful waterfall. There’s an organic elegance to the sound if you allow it to settle into your ears. Another gem from Mahorka Records.
The Jazz Sinners – Soul Stirrin’
Right Tempo is typically known for expertly selecting jazz tracks. Their reissues and original releases are elegantly packaged, but this compilation stands out. The music has a swanky, easy-going, and slightly cheesy vibe, making it perfect for a nighttime cocktail—preferably a dry martini or a vodka with lime for me.
Darja Kazimira (ft. Dagmar Gertot) – Ο θάνατος του Ταύρου (Death of The Bull)
Darja Kazimira’s music is among the most frightening and brutal I have heard in many years. Her work compares favorably to that of vocalists like Meredith Monk, Hatis Noit, Ute Wassermann, and our dear friend Anna Homler. However, Darja’s strength lies in her ability to combine haunting vocals with ritualistic Continue Reading
Anthony Pirog – Pocket Poem
Anthony Pirog is a guitarist from New York City whose album here, Pocket Poem, is a release that Cuneiform Records has featured on its $5 Fridays promotion. From his Bandcamp site: “Pirog has established himself engaging in genre-blurring activities in the disparate veins of indie rock, rockabilly, avant-folk, creative jazz, Continue Reading
Yusuf Mumin – Journey To The Ancient
I might have missed it, but I never came across the term “spiritual jazz” in my youth. I was already struggling to understand the different styles of jazz, such as bop, cool jazz, big band, and Dixieland. If there is an album that truly embodies the genre, it is Yusuf Mumin’s Journey Continue Reading
Philippe Gerber – Pelicula Fantastica
Our friend Philippe Gerber, composer and label owner, announces the release of his latest album, “Pelicula Fantastica.” The album is 30 tracks of brutally dark soundtrack music. It boggles the mind that he hasn’t yet become sought after in Hollywood for horror music, but then again, it’s a closed club where Continue Reading