Meiko Kaji – Yadokari + Shura No Hara 7-Inch

I can think of few record labels who so lovingly press their vinyl reissues like WewantSounds does.  We’re thrilled to announce that they have republished Yadokari, a sublime work by Meiko Kaji, perhaps most well-known in America as one of Quentin Tarantino’s musical muses, but who wowed Japanese audiences with Continue Reading

Ghost – Temple Stone

In honor of my first trip to Japan, I am pleased to present you with my favorite psych album from the country.  Ghost was a collective led by multi-instrumentalist Masaki Batoh.  This particular album is dripping with psychedelic folk references, bringing an eerie vibe to what would have been known Continue Reading

Lionel Marchetti & hamaYôko / Yôko Higashi – U chu Jin (les êtres en dehors de la Terre)

French electroacoustic composer Lionel Marchetti makes absolutely mind-blowing soundscapes made out of percussion and found sounds, which is impressive enough.  However, in this 20-minute piece done in collaboration with vocalist hamaYôko, he puts a level of eeriness that will be extremely engaging to fans of avant-garde music.

Selen Gülün – Years

On this tenth album by Turkish pianist (and frequent visitor to Japan) Selen Gülün, she remains in fine form.  She’s no stranger to our blog, and it’s been far too long since we had the pleasure of hearing modern jazz done right.  From her Bandcamp site: “Selen Gülün’s tenth album, Continue Reading