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Folklore & Concepts
Folklore & Concepts, the latest release by Smegma—now five decades into their outsider avant-garde career—extends the band’s legacy of ritualistic collage, spontaneous improvisation, and anti-academic noise. Infused with tape, synths, prepared piano, horns, and voice, the album melds shamanistic energy with surreal group interplay, creating an unpredictable and stubbornly original sonic tapestry.
Hikmah
Hikmah is the astonishing new solo piano work from Pat Thomas - virtuosic sound scientist, deep and compassionate thinker, and UK-based musical treasure. A singular album in his now substantial body of work, it marks his first release for TAO Forms. Born in Oxford to Antiguan parents on July 27, 1960, Thomas belongs to a remarkable generation of piano masters. Just over four months separate his birth from that of Matthew Shipp (December 7, 1960) - whose The Piano Equation inaugurated the TAO For…
Ancient Moment Part 1
With centuries of history, traditional instruments carry physical vibrations shaped by human breath and touch. In contrast, electronic music generates vibrations through inorganic principles such as electrical signals and circuits. When the subtle tremors of traditional instruments resonate with the intricate tones of electronic sounds in an improvised dialogue, performers from distinct realms expand each other’s languages, creating a new sensory experience. The project album Ancient Moment mark…
Field Trip
Zach Tenorio invites listeners on an immersive auditory adventure with his latest release, Field Trip. This captivating album showcases a rich tapestry of sound, blending ambient textures, intricate rhythms, and evocative melodies that transport the audience through vivid emotional landscapes. Field Trip exemplifies Zach Tenorio’s innovative approach to music production, where organic elements seamlessly merge with electronic flourishes. Each track unfolds with a cinematic quality, encouraging l…
Skull Dream
*2025 stock. 100 copies limited edition* Most dreams are forgotten. They eventually become the cosmic dust of the subconscious, burning brightly for a few minutes before fading back into a buried chamber of mind. But occasionally nocturnal reveries assume a life of their own. They disappear and return, haunt and tantalize, offering unconscious symbols and twisted shapes that help us navigate the labyrinth of our own existence. Dave Harrington’s latest album, Skull Dream, falls into the realm of …
The Man In Me / Dark Star
*100 copies limited edition* "Will and I have been playing together for a very long time and in a lot of very different contexts. Our musical history goes back to playing basements and art galleries in Providence in 2008, wanders through a years-long informal residency playing as a sax and guitar duo in Bushwick and Ridgewood, and brings us up to just last week when Will joined Taper’s Choice at a sold out Brooklyn Bowl to celebrate Relix Magazine’s 50th anniversary—more on that again later. In …
"First Set" Live At ETA
*200 copies limited edition* "The contemporary Los Angeles jazz renaissance has a rich cast of characters. Among the most interesting are Dave Harrington, Billy Mohler, and Jay Bellerose, all established players with fascinating discographies. While these musicians are integral to the current L.A. jazz scene, they’ve traveled various pathways to their current destinations. Harrington is a composer and multi-instrumentalist, well-known as the guitarist for Darkside, who have recorded extensively …
Hakanasa
Recorded between 2023 and 2024, Hakanasa finds Kazuma Kubota refining his blend of noise, quiet atmospherics, and precise dynamics. The material moves between subtle textures and sharp bursts of harsh noise with a calm and deliberate sense of pacing.
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A three way sound clash between some of Pittsburgh's finest current noise artists. Each artist brings a solo slice of noise, finished off with a collab track. Blending blown out harsh noise, fast paced cut ups and piercing electroncs. Inside collage by Ken Geiger.
Best Wishes
Following years of activity in the UK scene and beyond, and a debut tape in 2020 on don't drone alone, Rekem is proud to present the new release by Leeds based artist, Helen Papaioannou.
Kar Pouzi is Helen Papaioannou’s solo project of electronics, baritone saxophone and vocals. Best Wishes, spans the past two-three years of Kar Pouzi’s output, featuring both longer standing pieces from her live sets alongside new tracks. The album reflects Kar Pouzi’s fascination with repetitive tasks, sounds, …
Digitmovies Collection Box - Drammatico
Angelo F. Lavagnino – Venere Imperiale
Digitmovies is proud to present on a double CD set (which opens the brand new deluxe digipack series) the complete OST by Angelo F. Lavagnino for the movie “Venere imperiale” (aka “Imperial Venus”) directed in 1962 by Jean Delannoy and starring Gina Lollobrigida, Stephen Boyd, Gabriele Ferzetti, Massimo Girotti, Nando Tamberlani, Attilio Dottesio, Evi Maltagliati, Giuseppe Addobbati, Andrea Checchi, Ernesto Calindri, Piero Palermini, Lilla Brignone, Gianni …
Kost Nix
*2025 stock. 300 copies limited edition* "Two guitarists with wild and bold aesthetics met for no cost – Kost Nix, an explosive, freewheeling set... Often it is impossible to know who is doing what. They build on the opening, 20-minute piece «Quiet Concessions» massive walls of sound, delicate and raw, strange, poetic and totally weird at the same time. Byron Coley... hears in this piece echoes of early Grateful Dead, and Sonic youth, but you can add Fred Frith’s Massacree and Sonny Sharrock’s L…
Mine To Give
*2025 stock* Emerging as a singular voice in contemporary indie music, Tekla Peterson unveils her latest project, Mine to Give, now available on cassette. Crafted with intimate lyricism and evocative production, this release invites listeners into a deeply personal and atmospheric soundscape.
Mine to Give weaves together haunting melodies and raw emotion, showcasing Tekla Peterson’s distinctive songwriting and vocal delivery. Each track flows with a cinematic quality that captures themes of vuln…
Made Out Of Sound
*2025 stock* "Sadly, many will hear Chris Corsano & Bill Orcutt's latest LP, Made Out of Sound, as 'not-jazz,' though it would be more aptly described as 'not-not-jazz.' In a better world, it would warrant above-the-fold reviews in Downbeat, or an appearance on David Sanborn's late-night show (if someone would only give it back to him). More likely, we can hope for a haiku review on Byron Coley's Twitter timeline to sufficiently connect the various improvised terrains trodden by this long-time d…
Underwater Sounds To Lure The Fishes
Tip! Underwater Sounds To Lure The Fishes is the second release from Free Tala, a project by Finnish sound artist Juho Toivonen. This LP features deep-sea droning sounds designed to attract fish. It’s perfect for all fishermen and women out there, as well as anyone who wants to dive into the deep blue, feel the weighty oceanic ambiance, and catch a glimpse into the mental landscape of these aquatic creatures. It also works very well in freshwater lakes, especially when enjoyed on the dock of you…
Grade A Guy
*2025 stock* Sonthaya Kalasin was the male lead singer in in the molam section of legendary producer/impresario Surin Phaksiri's beloved musical troupe Thidso Lam Phloen; his female counterpart was Phairin Phonphibun (EM1147CD/LP). These recordings, the very best of Kalasin's work with Phaksiri, cover the period from the mid-70s to the early 80s and showcase Kalasin's mastery of the traditional male molam lower vocal range. Also highlighted here are Phaksiri's production skills and his penchant …
From Father to Son (Ragini Puriya Dhanasri)
*2025 stock* Ali Akbar Khan, the legendary sarod virtuoso, Swapan Chaudhuri, the distinguished tabla maestro, and Alam Khan, the gifted sarod player and disciple, join forces in an extraordinary tribute titled From Father to Son (Ragini Puriya Dhanasri).
This evocative recording captures a poignant lineage of musical tradition, showcasing the dynamic conversation between generations. The album presents the serene and intricate contours of Ragini Puriya Dhanasri, interpreted with profound emotion…
Swara Samrat
*2025 stock* The master of Hindustani classical music, Ali Akbar Khan, unveils Swara Samrat, a unique and captivating album that showcases his extraordinary talent on the sarod, a traditional lute-like instrument from Northern India. This album features new recordings that reflect Khan’s deep mastery of melody and rhythm, embodying his title "Swara Samrat," which means "Emperor of Melody," a prestigious title bestowed upon him by his father late in life as a mark of respect and recognition for h…
Plays Alap - A Sarod Solo
*2025 stock* Ustad Ali Akbar Khan's "Plays Alap - A Sarod Solo" CD, released in 1997, offers an exquisite journey into the heart of Indian classical music through the profound solo sarod performance of the legendary maestro. This album presents the alap—the soul-stirring, unaccompanied melodic exploration that introduces a raga—showcasing Khan's unparalleled command of the sarod and his deep musical expression. A timeless recording, it invites listeners to immerse themselves in the intricate and…
Rag Darbari Kanada - 1969 (The 80 Minute Raga)
*2025 stock* Experience the timeless artistry of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, the legendary sarod virtuoso, in collaboration with the eminent tabla maestro Pandit Mahapurush Misra in the iconic recording "Rag Darbari Kanada - 1969 (The 80 Minute Raga)." Originally recorded live and released as a double LP by The Connoisseur Society in 1969, this album captures an extraordinary 80-minute performance of the classical Indian raga Darbari Kanada.
This recording showcases the deep emotional depth and intr…
