At the beginning of this decade, I lugged around not one but two binders of physical compact discs which I had purchased with money in order to listen to music I enjoyed. This rapidly became consolidated onto an iPod, which held thousands of albums, some of which I had purchased with money, giving me access to anything I already enjoyed at any time. Then a few years ago, I lost this device, which permanently changed my listening habits. I switched to carrying around an older iPhone with very limited space, so even with the streaming power of Tidal (yes, Tidal… Read more
Weekly Release Dump
Friday, 28 February
Ævangelist – Nightmarecatcher
52:36
avant-garde black metal
Tampere, Finland
Hell’s Headbangers
Alfa Mist – On My Ones
21:26
nu jazz, hip-hop
UK
Sekito
Baklavaa – Sleep Running
36:59
noise rock, post-hardcore
Baltimore, Maryland
Crass Lips
Beneath the Massacre – Fearmonger
29:33
technical death metal
Montréal, Québec
Century Media
Donald Sinta Quartet – Ex māchina
76:05
contemporary classical
Michigan
Bright Shiny Things
Yaldabaoth, Syzygy, Y/N, Souphl, Jon Hatamiya, and Cocanha
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
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!
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
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
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