The story of Syro-Lebanese violinist Fred Elias reads almost like a movie script, and we have Ian Nagoski from Canary Records to thank for bringing his story to light. The music itself is energetic and percussion-heavy, with Elias skillfully playing his violin to a lively 9/8 rhythm. It’s the kind Continue Reading
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Cuélebre – Oinos
Cuélebre is a band that creates a sound blending world music, folk, medieval music, and a hint of progressive rock with darkwave influences. Their name is derived from a mythical dragon in Asturian culture, which has Celtic roots. This music will appeal to fans of Dead Can Dance, Qntal, Sopor Continue Reading
Cedrik Fermont – Es könnte der Anfang sein
Cedrik Fermont is a composer whose work I greatly admire. He has done remarkable work in documenting experimental music from underrepresented areas and is also an accomplished composer in his own right. This new album features two tracks: one recorded this year and the other in 2023. Both tracks utilize Continue Reading
Luciano Margorani – Dario D’Alessandro – Chris Cutler – Triangolazioni
Our friends at áMARXE have released a wonderful collaboration between Luciano Margorani, Dario D’Alessandro and the legendary Chris Cutler. From the label’s Bandcamp site: “This project started in April 2012 when I asked Chris to record six rhythmic parts on his own, suggesting he play six different drum parts as Continue Reading
Mykel Boyd – The Secret Gateway
From Mykel Boyd’s Bandcamp site: “The Secret Gateway was recorded in May and June of 2025. It is intended as a meditative tool, a prompt to settle your mind and to seek transformation. It was started on May 8th also known as White Lotus Day, the anniversary of the death Continue Reading
Kyle Bobby Dunn – Fervency
It has been a long time since we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a work by Canadian composer and sound sculptor Kyle Bobby Dunn, but here he is with an ambient / electroacoustic work from 2009 that has been re-released. From Kyle’s Bandcamp site: “Originally available as a digital release Continue Reading
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 Takes from the Original 1959 Sessions – Time OutTakes, the Continue Reading
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 the label’s Bandcamp site. “Art teacher by day and musician Continue Reading
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
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, featuring music composed by Ivor and narrated by Bryan Pringle. Continue Reading