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
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Love Unfold The Sun – Explode Yourself
Sometimes, a powerful dose of sound can be invigorating for the ears. Love Unfold The Sun is a band from New Mexico, led by my old friend Mustafa Stefan Dill. His guitar playing reminds me of John McLaughlin playing the oud, infused with the raw energy of Peter Brötzmann at Continue Reading
Amirhossein Nazemzade , Ehsan Shayanfard – Mourners Project
Here are two new names from the improvisational music scene in Tehran, Iran, worth keeping an eye on – Amirhossein Nazemzade and Ehsan Shayanfard. From their Bandcamp site: “Winter 2025 On a melancholic evening in a house in central Tehran, we performed an hour and fifteen minutes of improvisation with Continue Reading
Black Sabbath – Iron Man (1970)
John “Ozzy” Osbourne has passed away. This marks the end of an era for me, as well as for many friends and fans of his music. Metal music was at its finest when Black Sabbath was at its peak, and it will take someone truly exceptional to fill the void Continue Reading
Dina Jashari – Rastenija Bez Koren
As I wait at the Alexander the Great International Airport in Skopje, I am reminiscing about what a wonderful trip this has been. I end my stay here by introducing you to a new Macedonian singer called Dina Jashari, who melds together dream pop with soul. A pleasant combination.
Thee Baby Cuffs – There Ain’t Enough Roses
We offer a Chicano soup gem from the now legendary Finnish label, Timmons Records. From the release’s Bandcamp site: “If there’s a group in this age that faithfully carries the torch of real group soul harmony, it must be these three cats from the US west coast by the name Continue Reading
A Magic Whistle – The Solar Cell
A Magic Whistle is a band from Northern California, as noted on the Public Eyesore Bandcamp site for this release. Their album is intriguing in a way that is comparable to the works of Morton Subotnik, The Residents, or even early Popol Vuh. The music features a strong experimental psychedelic Continue Reading
The Tear Garden – A Return
Fans of Skinny Puppy and the Legendary Pink Dots can celebrate today, as The Tear Garden—comprised of cEvin Key from Skinny Puppy and Edward Ka-Spel, the singer of the Legendary Pink Dots—has released a new single titled “A Return.” The title seems quite fitting.
Petyaev-Petyaev – Отсутствие
The Petayev brothers create avant-garde jazz that defies the typical reputation of the genre. While their music has a dark undertone, it retains a playful spirit. Picture a band similar to the avant-progressive rock legends Art Zoyd, but with a greater sense of humor.
freetousesounds – Airport Sound Effects Library | Doha Qatar
Today marks the beginning of my trip to North Macedonia for a conference and a short vacation. The first leg of my journey will involve an overnight stay in Doha, Qatar. In recognition of my second stop there, I’m sharing some ambient sounds from their international airport, courtesy of FreeToUseSounds.