This release by Polish post-punk band Siekiera is something of a revelation. Poland had a very active cold wave scene and Siekiera were the top of the back. This is going to appeal to fans of the Belarusian post-punk band Molchat Doma.
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Eiko Ishibashi – For McCoy
Black Truffle is an intriguing new label that offers a fine album by composer Eiko Ishibashi, one that sounds like it would have found a place on ECM Records had circumstances been different. From the release’s Bandcamp site: “Black Truffle is pleased to announce For McCoy, a new work by Continue Reading
Tatu & Tutkimusmatkailijat – Vasta Alkusoittoa
Tatu & Tutkimusmatkailijat is a Finnish prog-rock band that manages to keep the 70s sound while updating it with improved recording equipment. While it sounds more on the commercial end of the prog spectrum, the music is tight and well-performed. It’s good to see the prog spirit maintained.
Yiannis Kyriakatis – Blue Series | Sep 3
Yiannis Kyriakatis is an electroacoustic composer who comes from Cyprus. I’ve had the privilege of following his career arc since I discovered his name in a copy of the magazine Gaudeamus. It’s great to hear that he is still active, and this is something new for me. He is preserving Continue Reading
Various Artists – Unexplained Sounds Group: The Third Mind. A Sonic Tribute to the Dreamachine
As someone who once owned a homemade dream machine, it’s nice to see this old relic get a sonic reassessment. Our dear friends at Unexplained Sounds Group start the year off with yet another brilliant experimental music compilation. From the label’s Bandcamp site: “The Dreamachine, conceived by Brion Gysin with Continue Reading
Various Artists – Eternal Turns: intelkinetix²
From Eternal Turns’ Bandcamp site: “Eternal Turns presents the second compilation, ”intelkinetix²“ — a snapshot of the contemporary experimental scene. The release features exclusive works by the label’s residents and like-minded sound artists, united by a shared pursuit of new forms, technologies, and methods of working with sound. The compilation Continue Reading
Dr. Abdel Latif Gohar – Egyptian Buzuq Solos ca. 1950s
From the estimable Canary Records at their Bandcamp site: “Abdel Latif Gohar was an ophthalmologist with a private practice and in the Egyptian military where he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dedicated to music, he started as a violinist before taking up the buzuq, the long-necked, steel stringed lute. Continue Reading
Red Stars Over Tokyo – The Burning Spiral
Those who assume techno music is cold should take a good listen to Red Stars Over Tokyo. This is warm, relaxed, and some of the most pleasant electronic music I’ve heard in a fair while. Perhaps it’s for the dancefloor, perhaps not, but you will feel a sense of contentment Continue Reading
Various Artists – Artoffact Records 2025 Sampler
Artoffact Records, Canada’s premier electronic music record label, looks to have had a banner year in terms of releases. Still, the only recognizable name I see is Rhys Fulber, best known for his work with Front Line Assembly and Delerium. Still, it sounds like this kind of music is in Continue Reading
Various Artists – SWP Records: Zambush, Volumes 1 & 2
We start 2026 with two charming compilations from Zambia documenting the Zamrock hits from the 1970s and 1980s. Though artists are not listed on the releases’ respective Bandcamp pages, you can see an artist list on Discogs for Volume 1 and Volume 2 by clicking the links. The music has Continue Reading