Category Archives: Experimental
Mai Mai Mai ~ Karakoz
The genocide in Gaza continues despite the ceasefire. In January 2024, braving the heart of the horrifying conflict, Mai Mai Mai sojourned to Bethlehem and Ramallah to record with Palestinian musicians and capture the raw emotions of the region. Karakoz is
Mai Mai Mai ~ Karakoz
The genocide in Gaza continues despite the ceasefire. In January 2024, braving the heart of the horrifying conflict, Mai Mai Mai sojourned to Bethlehem and Ramallah to record with Palestinian musicians and capture the raw emotions of the region. Karakoz is
Filippo Ansaldi & Simone Sims Longo ~ Solo Sueno
“Dodici,” the lead-off track and first single from Solo Sueno, is one of the most ebullient tracks of the new year. Beginning with a literal breath of excitement, the piece plunges into brilliant interplay between sax and electronics, representing the friendship
Filippo Ansaldi & Simone Sims Longo ~ Solo Sueno
“Dodici,” the lead-off track and first single from Solo Sueno, is one of the most ebullient tracks of the new year. Beginning with a literal breath of excitement, the piece plunges into brilliant interplay between sax and electronics, representing the friendship
Various Artists ~ Gaza Is The Moral Compass
The situation continues to be dire in Gaza, and Beacon Sound’s Andrew Neerman has teamed up with Stefan Christoff and a host of international collaborators to release this first in a series of benefit albums. Gaza Is The Moral Compass includes
Various Artists ~ Gaza Is The Moral Compass
The situation continues to be dire in Gaza, and Beacon Sound’s Andrew Neerman has teamed up with Stefan Christoff and a host of international collaborators to release this first in a series of benefit albums. Gaza Is The Moral Compass includes
ACL 2026 Winter Music Preview ~ Experimental
“Don’t expect different results from doing the same thing.” This phrase is particularly popular at the new year, which is about transformation and trying new things. Experimental artists embrace change, and are seldom happy to stay in the same sonic
ACL 2026 Winter Music Preview ~ Experimental
“Don’t expect different results from doing the same thing.” This phrase is particularly popular at the new year, which is about transformation and trying new things. Experimental artists embrace change, and are seldom happy to stay in the same sonic
ACL 2025 ~ Top Ten Experimental
Some of the year’s most unique releases appear here, including the sounds of Middle Eastern street protests, traditional Crimean song, diamond on disputed mud and a seminal field recording series. Some of these artists record in perfect freedom and peace;
ACL 2025 ~ Top Ten Experimental
Some of the year’s most unique releases appear here, including the sounds of Middle Eastern street protests, traditional Crimean song, diamond on disputed mud and a seminal field recording series. Some of these artists record in perfect freedom and peace;
Heidi Ross + Rachel Beetz ~ Somatic Steamed Eggs
Here’s a fun tape that would also make a wonderful holiday gift for the chef and/or experimental music lover in one’s life. Somatic Steamed Eggs is the first release from Pauline Lay & Angi Brzycki’s OSO (One Sound Object): a
Heidi Ross + Rachel Beetz ~ Somatic Steamed Eggs
Here’s a fun tape that would also make a wonderful holiday gift for the chef and/or experimental music lover in one’s life. Somatic Steamed Eggs is the first release from Pauline Lay & Angi Brzycki’s OSO (One Sound Object): a
Various Artists ~ Collapsing Tape
While listening to the 90-minute Collapsing Tape, one is reminded of just how delightfully weird Bristol’s Collapsing Drums label is. The tape ~ a C90, just like an old-fashioned, ecletric mixtape – is the label’s 5th anniversary release, and is
Various Artists ~ Collapsing Tape
While listening to the 90-minute Collapsing Tape, one is reminded of just how delightfully weird Bristol’s Collapsing Drums label is. The tape ~ a C90, just like an old-fashioned, ecletric mixtape – is the label’s 5th anniversary release, and is
Lola de la Mata ~ STOPMOTION (original motion picture soundtrack)
Robert Morgan’s STOPMOTION is one of the bleakest and most disturbing horror films to hit the market in years. The film is not an easy watch: a slow burn, foreboding from the start, visually graphic and emotionally upsetting. One knows things are
Lola de la Mata ~ STOPMOTION (original motion picture soundtrack)
Robert Morgan’s STOPMOTION is one of the bleakest and most disturbing horror films to hit the market in years. The film is not an easy watch: a slow burn, foreboding from the start, visually graphic and emotionally upsetting. One knows things are
a closer listen 