From the label’s website: “Jutna” is the result of their time spent together, and an answer to that question. In the Wolof language of Senegal, the phrase ‘Jutna’ means “it is time”. Asked to expand on this, guitarist/vocalist Magou Samb stated — “Jutna means, it is time. Time to believe Continue Reading
Australia
Kilbey Kennedy – Serafina (single)
From their Bandcamp site: “Kilbey Kennedy is the long-standing collaborative project between Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Martin Kennedy (composer and producer behind All India Radio). Since their first release in 2009, the duo has forged a singular sound – an “ultimate convergence of influences, that shimmers with a strange beauty Continue Reading
Something to Do on a Sunday – This is Not the Plan
A fine name for a band, given that today is Sunday and I have little to do after liturgy. Something to Do on a Sunday is a post-rock band from Sydney, Australia, and offers a far more mellow and bright sound than others in the genre do. Pleasant listening.
SONS OF ZÖKU – Ëndlëss
For those of you who are fans of bands like Khruangbin, you will certainly enjoy Sons of Zöku, a band that hails from Australia. There are far more vocals here, but that funky, nearly Afrobeat-ish pulse underneath and the psychedelic vibe make this fine listening.
Lawrence English – The Peregrine
Lawrence English is one of Australia’s finest sound sculptors. This particular piece reminds me of the last moments of Andrey Tarkovsky’s seminal film, Solaris, where the ocean swallows up Kris Kelvin and his father to end the film.
The Necks – Disquiet
The Necks, perhaps my favorite improvisational music trio, have a new release. From the Northern Spy Records Bandcamp site: “Meticulously recorded and sculpted, the four extended pieces on Disquiet see Tony Buck, Chris Abrahams, and Lloyd Swanton pushing at the outer edges of their collective intuition, building and unraveling hypnotic Continue Reading
Zbigniew Preisner – Effroyables Jardins
Quoting Wikipedia, “Zbigniew Preisner is a Polish film score composer, best known for his work with film director Krzysztof Kieślowski. He is the recipient of the Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis as well as the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. He is a Continue Reading
Various Artists – Daisart: Wound Without A Tear
Australia, along with New Zealand, receives inadequate attention when it comes to coverage of the experimental music scene. This compilation from Daisart effectively showcases some of the country’s prominent artists, including Paul Schütze, Pelican Daughters, and Sarah Hopkins, among others.
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, I expected it to be good, but I didn’t anticipate Continue Reading
ZÖJ – Give Water To Birds
This week seems to be dedicated to Iranian and Kamancheh music. We are featuring a band from Australia called ZÖJ, a multicultural project. Their sound captures the essence of Australia’s world music scene, with subtle influences reminiscent of a more Persian-inspired Dead Can Dance.