David Thomas and two pale boys – I’m Alive!

We have sad news to report.  Yesterday, David Thomas, singer of the legendary art-punk band Pere Ubu, passed away.  We honor his memory by sharing a rather brilliant live album with his side project, David Thomas and Two Pale Boys.  From Pere Ubu’s Bandcamp site: “David Thomas, Andy Diagram, and Continue Reading

Zhaoze (沼澤) – No Answer Blowin’ in the Wind (没​有​答​案​风​中​飘)

If you can imagine 1969-era King Crimson played on Chinese traditional instruments and a more relaxed feel, you would have this new album by the Guangzho-based band Zhaoze.  The music is definitely progressive, touching upon art-rock, but so solidly based in traditional Chinese music that one can call this a Continue Reading

Pere Ubu – Trouble On Big Beat Street

Avant-rock legends Pere Ubu have a brand new album out!  From the band’s Bandcamp site: “Pere Ubu unveil their new album, ‘Trouble On Big Beat Street’, nearly four years after their previous record for Cherry Red, ‘The Long Goodbye’. ‘The Modern Dance’ (1978) marked the end of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Continue Reading