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Ukrainian Field Notes LIII
One of the joys of doing this series is discovering new artists. After more than four years, I’m still finding fresh, original voices emerging from Ukraine. Hailing from Ivano-Frankivsk is 20-year-old støïbrok, an improviser and researcher of sound who only
Ukrainian Field Notes LIII
One of the joys of doing this series is discovering new artists. After more than four years, I’m still finding fresh, original voices emerging from Ukraine. Hailing from Ivano-Frankivsk is 20-year-old støïbrok, an improviser and researcher of sound who only
Saba Alizadeh ~ Rituals of the Last Dawn
Born in Tehran in 1983 as son of the world renowned tar and setar virtuoso Hossein Alizadeh, Saba Alizadeh established himself not only as a true master on the Iranian spike fiddle kamancheh but one of the groundbreaking voices in
Saba Alizadeh ~ Rituals of the Last Dawn
Born in Tehran in 1983 as son of the world renowned tar and setar virtuoso Hossein Alizadeh, Saba Alizadeh established himself not only as a true master on the Iranian spike fiddle kamancheh but one of the groundbreaking voices in
The Synthesis Machine ~ An Interview with Shane Parish
Shane Parish is a multifaceted guitarist that has crafted numerous interesting arrangements of pieces from various genres for his chosen instrument. His latest, Autechre Guitar, showcases a series of adaptations from a wide selection of early works by the UK
The Synthesis Machine ~ An Interview with Shane Parish
Shane Parish is a multifaceted guitarist that has crafted numerous interesting arrangements of pieces from various genres for his chosen instrument. His latest, Autechre Guitar, showcases a series of adaptations from a wide selection of early works by the UK
Ukrainian Field Notes LII
It’s now been four years since the full-scale invasion with little to feel optimistic about. This month we talk to kyïvite about radio broadcasts and archival recordings while Polygrim describes his production processes as playing with Lego on steroids and
Ukrainian Field Notes LII
It’s now been four years since the full-scale invasion with little to feel optimistic about. This month we talk to kyïvite about radio broadcasts and archival recordings while Polygrim describes his production processes as playing with Lego on steroids and
Ukrainian Field Notes LI
New Year, new episode of Ukrainian Field Notes. This month we speak to Bohdan from delayed minds and kittens on the balcony about “cunning recruiters,” while sovist’ reveals she’s a bassline junkie and Vladyslav Larkin poses a simple, looping question:
Ukrainian Field Notes LI
New Year, new episode of Ukrainian Field Notes. This month we speak to Bohdan from delayed minds and kittens on the balcony about “cunning recruiters,” while sovist’ reveals she’s a bassline junkie and Vladyslav Larkin poses a simple, looping question:
ACL 2026 Winter Music Preview ~ Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
As we wrap up our six-day Winter Music Preview, we have arrived at one inescapable conclusion: 2026 is already a great year for music. What you’ve read is only the tip of the iceberg; we’ve covered nearly 200 albums, but
ACL 2026 Winter Music Preview ~ Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
As we wrap up our six-day Winter Music Preview, we have arrived at one inescapable conclusion: 2026 is already a great year for music. What you’ve read is only the tip of the iceberg; we’ve covered nearly 200 albums, but
ACL 2026 Winter Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
Our Modern Composition preview starts with solo minimalist piano and ends in an orchestral flourish. Our selection channels the moods of winter weather, from soft flurries to untamable storms. And yet even in the maelstrom, there remains a sense of
ACL 2026 Winter Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
Our Modern Composition preview starts with solo minimalist piano and ends in an orchestral flourish. Our selection channels the moods of winter weather, from soft flurries to untamable storms. And yet even in the maelstrom, there remains a sense of
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
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