Author Archives: Dæv Tremblay

April in 187 Albums

by Dæv Tremblay

Monday, 1 April

Dave Nasty & Antonio the Top Jawn – Unfair (experimental rock)

Chicago, Illinois

Ex fauna – Blue Moon [EP] (experimental punk, noise rock)

Chicago, Illinois
On Auris Apothecary

Gardenjia – Immortal (progressive metal)

Brindisi, Italy

Julien Favreuille, Christophe Motury, and Stefan Orins – Till mina vänner (contemporary jazz)

Lille, France
On Circum-Disc

Skeletonized – We Gladly Feast on Those Who Would Subdue Us (experimental jazz, free jazz)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Emme Phyzema, The Machetazo, Coursed Waters, Brian Krock, Drumming Cellist, and Nabowa

by Dæv Tremblay

Emme Phyzema – Emme Phyzema

Emme Phyzema is a solo project out of Columbus, Ohio, by the multi-instrumentalist of the same name, who played all but drums on this release. This self-titled album fits right under the “brutal prog” umbrella. The ten relatively short tracks here are diverse, hectic, and eclectic, and, most of all, insanely good and fun to listen to.

The Machetazo – A Vision in a Dream

Coming from Madrid, Spain, The Machetazo is a jazz fusion quintet that is now releasing its sophomore album. A Vision in a Dream is not really groundbreaking or pushing the … Read more

Claire Rousay, Elliott Sharp, Álvaro Domene, and Mike Caratti, Maria Faust, Tim Dahl, and Weasel Walter, Miller-Adams-Scully Trio, John Zorn, and Alfred Vogel & Sylvie Courvoisier

by Dæv Tremblay

Claire Rousay – Several Erasures (Already Dead Tapes)

Percussions is my weak spot. There’s something about it that fascinates, entrances me. I guess this goes with me being much more into rhythm than melody. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that I really adore percussionist Claire Rousay‘s works, which I started following with Neuter. On Several Erasures, Claire demonstrates a finer control than ever on the instruments and objects at her disposal, and creates an aural world unique and captivating. It’s a beautiful album!

Elliott Sharp, Álvaro Domene, and Mike Caratti – Expressed by the Circumference (Iluso)

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Weekly Release Dump

by Dæv Tremblay

Saturday, 13 April

From the Petrified Forest – Marzipan [EP] (progressive rock)

Portland, Oregon

Hybrid Nightmares – Obelisk [EP] (progressive black metal)

Australia

Magam – Another (avant-garde jazz)

Thessaloniki, Greece
On Thirsty Leaves Music

Reto Suhner & Fabian M. Mueller – Am Grund (modern jazz)

Zürich, Switzerland
On Anuk

Sam Andreae, David Birchall, Toshimaru Nakamura, and Otto Willberg – Live at Ftarri (free jazz)

Manchester, UK
On Raw Tonk

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