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41:48
blackened death metal
Los Angeles, California
Prosthetic
19:17
progressive death metal
Los Angeles, California
Season of Mist
34:31
deathcore
Germany
Independent
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59:47
experimental jazz
The Netherlands
Discus Music
50:05
modern jazz
Switzerland
nWog
Tzadik Records is a very special thing to me. John Zorn’s label showcases his own compositions, ranging mostly from jazz to classical, as well as other groups and albums who are spearheading their respective genres. It’s often pretty difficult to listen to these albums, since they are usually not streaming online, so I’ve gathered them all here and got the five best Tzadik releases of 2021. This way, you’ll know where to start looking to dive into the surreal world of Zorn.
Heaven and Earth Magick is one of the truer … Read more
28:35
progressive post-hardcore
Tucson, Arizona
Independent
22:03
avant-garde black metal
Los Angeles, California
Independent
37:02
post-doom metal
Vancouver… Read more
So, the question on everyone’s lips: who had the craziest chops of 2021?
Let’s start with a fun one! Luke Jaeger’s band Sleep Terror released a spaghetti Western-themed tech-death album this year, and it’s great! You get a great show of musicianship from the tech-death side of things, but also from the Country music side of things, with calls to Albert Lee and others! Fantastic job!
One of the surprises of the year: Reykjavík’s Ophidian I, with one of the best over-the-top tech-death albums of 2021! Their … Read more