Beyond museification, an interview with Ored Recordings

Over at Ukrainian Field Notes we have long been delving into Russia’s colonial history and have been finding the output of Ored Recordings, a label that has been unearthing music from the Caucasus for over ten years now, an essential

Beyond museification, an interview with Ored Recordings

Over at Ukrainian Field Notes we have long been delving into Russia’s colonial history and have been finding the output of Ored Recordings, a label that has been unearthing music from the Caucasus for over ten years now, an essential

Various Artists ~ For LA Vol. 1

As of today, three blazes are still burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, two weeks to the day after the start of the devastating wildfires.  Spread by Santa Ana winds that reached 100 mph (160 km/h), the fires have

Various Artists ~ For LA Vol. 1

As of today, three blazes are still burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, two weeks to the day after the start of the devastating wildfires.  Spread by Santa Ana winds that reached 100 mph (160 km/h), the fires have

Saba Alizadeh ~ Temple of Hope

“How can a sense of beauty be found amidst fear and cruelty?” asks Iranian composer Saba Alizadeh, who addresses his country’s history through historical radio sequences, music and song.  In so doing, he builds a Temple of Hope. The diversity of

Saba Alizadeh ~ Temple of Hope

“How can a sense of beauty be found amidst fear and cruelty?” asks Iranian composer Saba Alizadeh, who addresses his country’s history through historical radio sequences, music and song.  In so doing, he builds a Temple of Hope. The diversity of

Ukrainian Field Notes XL

Size matters! Ukrainian Field Notes has gone extra large having now reached episode XL with 300+ interviews to date! To celebrate, UFN has partnered with Music Export Ukraine, an independent initiative, which helps Ukrainian artists to build international presence 🇺🇦.

Ukrainian Field Notes XL

Size matters! Ukrainian Field Notes has gone extra large having now reached episode XL with 300+ interviews to date! To celebrate, UFN has partnered with Music Export Ukraine, an independent initiative, which helps Ukrainian artists to build international presence 🇺🇦.

Hasco Enjoyments ~ Wow!

We almost missed the announcement of this album, as the post-Christmas subject line “Hasco Enjoyments – Wow!” made it look like an ad for toys or chocolates or perhaps even chocolate toys, and thus spam.  Luckily, we like both toys

Hasco Enjoyments ~ Wow!

We almost missed the announcement of this album, as the post-Christmas subject line “Hasco Enjoyments – Wow!” made it look like an ad for toys or chocolates or perhaps even chocolate toys, and thus spam.  Luckily, we like both toys

Blue Lake ~ Weft

After the enchantment of 2023’s Sun Arcs, Blue Lake returns with the beguiling Weft.  Gone is the blue lake of the earlier album’s cover; in its place is Maria Zahle’s woven “Torso,” a metaphor for the music within.  Weft does at times sound as if

Blue Lake ~ Weft

After the enchantment of 2023’s Sun Arcs, Blue Lake returns with the beguiling Weft.  Gone is the blue lake of the earlier album’s cover; in its place is Maria Zahle’s woven “Torso,” a metaphor for the music within.  Weft does at times sound as if

Human Pyramids ~ Thank You

Sometimes after only a single play, we know that an album is destined for year-end status.  Thank You is positive, upbeat, ebullient and joyful, and includes more instruments than ever before.  Alumni of The Happiest Music of the Year, Human Pyramids have

Human Pyramids ~ Thank You

Sometimes after only a single play, we know that an album is destined for year-end status.  Thank You is positive, upbeat, ebullient and joyful, and includes more instruments than ever before.  Alumni of The Happiest Music of the Year, Human Pyramids have

XOR ~ Moss and Mud

We’ve been following the rebuilding efforts of Asheville, North Carolina, home of Burial Beer / VISUALS Wine, since the devastation of Hurricane Helene on September 28.  The Ritual of Senses series will be returning on February 7, but in the meantime, Asheville’s XOR (now

XOR ~ Moss and Mud

We’ve been following the rebuilding efforts of Asheville, North Carolina, home of Burial Beer / VISUALS Wine, since the devastation of Hurricane Helene on September 28.  The Ritual of Senses series will be returning on February 7, but in the meantime, Asheville’s XOR (now