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Radical Romantics – Fever Ray (CD Review)

Radical Romantics Fever Ray Mute It has been nearly six years since Plunge, Karin Dreijer’s last album under the moniker Fever Ray. Equally well known for their band The Knife, on which they collaborate with their brother Olof Dreijer, Karin has made distinctive electronic music for over twenty years. Their latest, Radical Romantics, isContinue reading “Radical Romantics – Fever Ray (CD Review)”

New single from Dragonchild

Today, dragonchild released “Above All,” a single from his forthcoming debut self-titled album, out April 21st, 2023 on FPE Records. dragonchild is new project by Debo Band’s DA Mekonnen. Mekonnen’s background is fascinating. He is a composer, saxophonist, and ethnomusicologist who is applying the study of eighties Ethiopian cassette culture to create the music onContinue reading “New single from Dragonchild”

“Mourner’s Disco” – Ghost Love

It is still Spring Break this weekend, and some of us feel like dancing. Soul Love has released “Mourners Disco” ahead of the April release of their LP. Ghost Love · Mourners Disco

Kirk Knuffke Trio (CD Review)

Kirk Knuffke Trio Gravity Without Airs Kirk Knuffke, cornet; Matthew Shipp, piano; Michael Bisio, bass Tao Forms Cornetist Kirk Knuffke plays his instrument with equal versatility to the more common trumpet, presenting a wide range of compass, dynamics, and articulations that leave his work continually fascinating. On Gravity Without Airs, a title taken from MarcusContinue reading “Kirk Knuffke Trio (CD Review)”

Flore Laurentienne – “Promenade” (Video)

Today, Flore Laurentienne shares a third single from Volume II (RVNG Intl./Costume Records, 10/21/22). Check out the video below.

Punch Brothers and Watchhouse – “Mystery of Love” (Sufjan Stevens Cover) – Video

Last week, Punch Brothers and Watchhouse joined together onstage, playing a cover of the Sufjan Stevens song “Mystery of Love.” Bandleader Chris Thile announced that the two bands, joined by Sarah Jarosz, would be doing an acoustic tour. The shows begin on July 27th; more information here.

Adams Boxed Set Listening Party

John Adams Collected Works Boxed Set 40XCDs Nonesuch What a seventy-fifth birthday present. Today, Nonesuch releases John Adams Collected Works, a 40-CD compendium of his recordings for the label and a few from other imprints. The curation of the set has thoughtful touches. It begins with Harmonielehre, the 1985 recording by Edo deContinue reading “Adams Boxed Set Listening Party”

The Soft Hills “Tea Time” (Video)

The Soft Hills (singer/songwriter Garett Hobba) will release the album Viva Chi Vede via Black Spring Records on July 22nd. “Tea Time” is the first single off of the album, with a charming, traveling circus inspired video that pairs nicely with the psych-pop vibe of the single.

Daniel Villarreal – “Patria” (Video)

Check out this shape-morphing video, directed by Andy Bragin. It is accompanied by Daniel Villareal’s recording of “Patria,” a song by Avelino Muñoz that appears on his forthcoming album Panamá 77 (out May 20th on International Anthem).

Jah Wobble Records Ukrainian Anthem (Benefit)

Renowned bassist Jan Wobble (PIL) has joined with Ukrainian musicians to create a dub remix of the Ukrainian National Anthem. All proceeds will benefit Ukrainian Refugees. Please donate if you can. <a href=”https://jahwobbletheukrainians.bandcamp.com/track/ukrainian-national-anthem-in-dub”>Ukrainian National Anthem In Dub by Jah Wobble & The Ukrainians (featuring Jon Klein)</a> LYRICS Ukraine’s glory has not perished, norContinue reading “Jah Wobble Records Ukrainian Anthem (Benefit)”