From the legendary Right Tempo Records: “In the 1990s, Claudio Coccoluto became one of the most creative and influential DJs in the European electronic scene. He played regularly at legendary clubs like Cocoricó and Angels of Love, started his own label THE dub in 1996 and reached international charts with Continue Reading
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Various Artists – Mellow Label Productions: Omaggio a Demetrio Stratos
Demetrio Stratos was an Egyptian-born Greek who lived in Italy and served as the frontman and vocalist of the legendary progressive rock band Area, as well as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music researcher. Mellow Label Productions, a venerable Italian record label, has produced a tribute to his work.
Sandro Brugnolini – Utopia
From the artist’s Bandcamp site: “Sonor Music Editions is proudly continuing the dive into the glorious Sermi catalogue, a renovated Italian Library label that released, between late 60s and early 70s, some among the most sought-after and insane records of the whole Library/Soundtrack genre. We’re now excited to announce the Continue Reading
Alio Die – The Fairy Tale Theater
Alio Die, Italy’s renowned creator of ambient music, presents his latest album. This release is far more lush and vibrant than expected.
Fallen – Secret Prayers to the Wise Dormant Moon
I want to express my gratitude to Lorenzo Bracaloni (Fallen) for informing me about this release. It is a remarkable piece of sonic art—subtly experimental, somewhat ambient, and absolutely captivating to listen to. This is true headphone music, and since it was released by the esteemed Italian record label ROHS!, Continue Reading
Cloud Canyons & Studio Kosmische – Under Neon Stars
After a rather tough week, I needed to hear something more cheerful. Thanks to Cloud Canyons for collaborating with the band Studio Kosmische on this two-track single, which is full of motorik grooves reminiscent of Neu! and Stereolab.
The Jazz Sinners – Soul Stirrin’
Right Tempo is typically known for expertly selecting jazz tracks. Their reissues and original releases are elegantly packaged, but this compilation stands out. The music has a swanky, easy-going, and slightly cheesy vibe, making it perfect for a nighttime cocktail—preferably a dry martini or a vodka with lime for me.
Antonina Nowacka – Lamunan
Somewhere between the angelic and experimental lies the vocal work of Antonina Nowacka. From her Bandcamp site, and it’s quite a good read: “Forged alone in a cave on the island of Java, and recorded in a fortress in Poland, Antonina Nowacka’s “Lamunan” is an intimate exploration of a mysterious 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
Fallen Sun I Sacher Pelz I Thomas Bey William Bailey – Acousmatomisation
Sacher Pelz is one of the early monickers of Maurizio Bianchi (MB, who is legendary to fans of experimental noise), and he returns in collaboration with consistently amazing Malaysian composer Fallen Sun and the American artist Thomas Bey William Bailey. As with a great deal of MB releases, this one Continue Reading