Category Archives: Experimental
Francesco Fabris ~ DISPLACES
Bedroom Community really is a community, proven by the fact that Ben Frost and Valgeir Sigurðsson each contribute to Francesco Fabris‘ latest collection of disruptive sound. The most abrasive textures may remind long-term listeners of Frost’s seminal By the Throat. We last heard
Francesco Fabris ~ DISPLACES
Bedroom Community really is a community, proven by the fact that Ben Frost and Valgeir Sigurðsson each contribute to Francesco Fabris‘ latest collection of disruptive sound. The most abrasive textures may remind long-term listeners of Frost’s seminal By the Throat. We last heard
kyïvite ~ broadcast 09/01/26
As the situation in Ukraine grows increasingly dire, music from this region continues to be both vital and indispensable. In only a couple weeks, Gianmarco Del Re will mark the previously inconceivable fourth anniversary of the invasion in the sombre Ukrainian Field
kyïvite ~ broadcast 09/01/26
As the situation in Ukraine grows increasingly dire, music from this region continues to be both vital and indispensable. In only a couple weeks, Gianmarco Del Re will mark the previously inconceivable fourth anniversary of the invasion in the sombre Ukrainian Field
Stéphane Clor ~ Exarcheia – Εξάρχεια
Exarcheia – Εξάρχεια may be rooted in an Athens residency, but the cassette represents a “geography without borders,” with field recordings captured in Athens, Strasbourg and Gdańsk, including a street protest in solidarity with the Bengali July Revolution. Cellist Stéphane Clor also
Stéphane Clor ~ Exarcheia – Εξάρχεια
Exarcheia – Εξάρχεια may be rooted in an Athens residency, but the cassette represents a “geography without borders,” with field recordings captured in Athens, Strasbourg and Gdańsk, including a street protest in solidarity with the Bengali July Revolution. Cellist Stéphane Clor also
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;
a closer listen 