Yaldabaoth, Syzygy, Y/N, Souphl, Jon Hatamiya, and Cocanha

by Dæv Tremblay

Yaldabaoth – That which Whets the Saccharine Palate (Lycaean Triune)

Here’s a gargantuan Alaskan black metal band: Yaldabaoth. I’ve been waiting over a year for That which Whets the Saccharine Palate to whet my saccharine palate. It was almost released in early 2019, but soon after the announcement it was taken offline and I didn’t hear from it until very recently, when it officially released! Enter, seeker of dissonance, and find what thou seekest!

Syzygy – Xendeavor One

When will we run out of microtonal calembours? Hopefully never! Here’s Xendeavor One, from John Lervold’s electro-xenharmonic project Syzygy. … Read more

Monthly Recommendations: February 2020

by Dæv Tremblay

Anomalia – Anomalia (Multikulti)

Anomalia is a septet from Poland playing their very own, dark, atmospheric fusion jazz. Each composition is quite fascinating in its own right, thanks to the chemistry between everyone involved and the sense of purpose of the composers and improvisers. Anomalia is a great collection of pensive pieces!

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Lent – Croix-bâtons (Tricollectif)

Spawn of another amazing French collective—Tricollectif—Lent is an incredibly strange band melting post-rock, experimental jazz, and spoken word into an unlikely alloy. It’s heavy, contemplative, jarring, and melancholic; it’s unique and disturbing. Be sure to take the time to appreciate its … Read more

February in 185 Albums

by Dæv Tremblay

Saturday, 1 February

Ángel Ontalva & Vespero – Sada

45:30
progressive rock
Spain
October X Art

Anomalia – Anomalia

50:23
modern jazz
Poznań, Poland
Multikulti Project

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Miguel Crozzoli, Paula Shocron, and Pablo Díaz – Unboundedness

32:01
free improvisation
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nendo Dango

Sound Architects – Regenesis

44:31
post-rock
Quezon City, Philippines
Independent

Steve Beresford & John Butcher – Old Paradise Airs

51:39
avant-garde jazz
Australia
Iluso

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Weekly Release Dump

by Dæv Tremblay

Friday, 21 February

Bram De Looze – Colour Talk

44:07
modern jazz, nu jazz
Ghent, Belgium
Sdban

Cocanha – Puput

42:19
world, folk
Pau, France
Pagans

Collocutor – Continuation

39:18
jazz fusion
London, UK
On the Corner

Commander Spoon – Spooning

41:23
jazz fusion, nu jazz
Bruges, Belgium
W.E.R.F.

CP Unit – One Foot on the Ground Smoking Mirror Shakedown

32:39
avant-garde jazz
New York, New York
Ramp Local

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Neck of the Woods, Kilter, Anomalia, Çub, Phonon, and Bolt Gun

by Dæv Tremblay

Neck of the Woods – The Annex of Ire (Pelagic)

The Annex of Ire is Vancouver-based progressive death metalcore unit Neck of the Woods‘s upcoming release. The album is a dark new chapter of their career, and it’s a captivating one. On this album, the band merges multiple influences and many genres into a cohesive approach unique to them. At times it’s straight out of a melodeath text book, and others it’s metalcore or progressive death that shines instead. It’s a very rewarding album to listen to from end to end.

Kilter – Axiom (Alter-Nativ)

Jazz and metal have … Read more