There is something about the contrabass clarinet that is achingly sad to hear. American-Canadian composer Colin Stetson has an already impressive body of work, but his interpretation of Henryk Górecki’s most iconic composition is something else to behold. As he states on his Bandcamp site: “The concept was simple, and Continue Reading
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Adrián Demoč / Apartment House – Žiadba
Another Timbre is a record label based in Sheffield, England, known for producing high-quality experimental and modern classical music. This particular release features Slovak composer Adrián Demoč and is performed by the ensemble Apartment House. While only two tracks are available for listening, both are dense and calming compositions.
Toni Dimitrov + Dionisaf – Pastoral
From our dear friends at Mahorka Records: “Toni Dimitrov is a Macedonian multimedia artist, cultural producer, radio host, communicologist, organizer, curator, label owner (Élan Vital Recordings), mountain/rock climber, and nature lover. He connects all those with a love for music, sound art, and field recordings. Currently, he is the director Continue Reading
Ehsan Saboohi – Politics-Aesthetics No. VI: Eight Short Stories Vol. 3
Ehsan Saboohi’s latest release is a continuation of his Politics-Aesthetics series. From his Bandcamp site: “Ehsan Saboohi, composer and theorist of Post-Orientalism music, presents the sixth installment in his Politics-Aesthetics series: Eight Short Stories. In this project, Saboohi engages with literature in its broadest sense—encompassing theatrical texts and short prose—as Continue Reading
Various Artists – sirr-ecords: Noli Me Legere … To Maurice Blanchot
The venerable record label sirr-ecords from Portugal offer a collection of electroacoustic, musique-concrète, and microsound artists honoring the French philosopher Maurice Blanchot. From the label’s Bandcamp site: “With Brandon Labelle/Maria Nilsson, Toshiya Tsunoda, Julien Ottavi, Steve Roden, Paulo Raposo, Christof Migone and Stephen Vitiello. “Maurice Blanchot (1907-2003) is one of Continue Reading
Li Song / Zhao Cong / Zhu Wenbo – Tangerine and the Invisible
Though I will be leaving China in a week from yesterday, I will not stop exploring what the country has to offer musically. From traditional and pop music to jazz, classical and avant-garde, there’s something for every taste here, and it’s generally done quite well. From the Ftarri Bandcamp site: Continue Reading
Various Artists – Institute For Alien Research: Circles
The Institute for Alien Research is a record label based in Bath, England, known for consistently releasing intriguing experimental and electroacoustic compilations while showcasing many new artists. This is their latest release.
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
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