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Celesta
Tip! 'Celesta’ marks Barbarelle first foray into composing and producing her own music; a debut that reveals the intimate, heartfelt territories of her creative universe. The culmination of years of composing for herself - ‘behind closed doors’ - ‘Celesta’ is a deeply personal, self-guided masterstroke of beguiling, free-flowing ambient soundscapes and DIY electronics. With ‘Celesta’, Barbarelle artfully transitions from ardent music aficionado to fully-fledged artist, unveiling an enchanting so…
Concert à la Cave 12
*100 copies limited edition* "Out there Norwegian guitarist-performer-singer, Gaute Granili, a true prodigy of (de)structured psychedelic song that we have been following since his beginnings, continues his explorations of sweet madness by donning a fantastic collection of strange twisted stretched beads, filled with ghost/haunting folk music, which one has the impression of knowing from who knows where, of lyrics sung in unknown vocabularies and of pop surges deboned by a psychedelic gnome mess…
Solos
Deluxe boxed LP set of Graham Lambkin's first four solo records, including an expansive book featuring essays and unseen photos. LPs included are: "Poem (For Voice & Tape)", "Salmon Run", "Softly Softly Copy Copy" and "Amateur Doubles".
Next One's Called
Next One's Called could be seen as the missing link between Slaughter in a Tiny Place (SR 298CD/LP, 2010) and 1982's Europa (SR 372LP) -- the third and final LP report from Pseudocode. All songs here are previously unreleased; Recorded and mixed between 1980 and 1981. Pseudocode were a Belgian electronic improvised music band, active from 1980 to 1982. Featuring Xavier Ess (Thrills), Guy-Marc Hinant, and Alain Neffe (Insane Music, Bene Geserit), the material on Next One's Called sees Pseudocode …
Birth Of A Fossil
Wendell Harrison was born in Detroit in 1942 where he began formal jazz studies for piano, clarinet and tenor saxophone. At 14, while still in high school, Harrison started performing & recording professionally with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Hank Crawford … and many others.
In 1971, Harrison began teaching music at Metro Arts (a multi-arts complex for youth) where he also connected with Marcus Belgrave, Harold McKinney and Phil Ranelin…soon after they formed the (now lege…
Waterfall Horizon
Neo Gibson records, performs, and produces as 7038634357, a project that has been pushing the boundaries of digital composition since 2016. Based in New York City, Gibson's work exists at the intersection of minimalist composition, electronic music, and site-specific performance art. Their unique approach to sound and space has garnered international attention, with performances spanning from underground venues to prestigious experimental music festivals
Standers
The devil’s in the details. It always was and it always will be. It’s there for those who seek it out.
Creative Improvisation Ensemble
Creative Improvisation Ensemble captures the meeting of two avant-garde giants, Marion Brown and Wadada Leo Smith, on May 12, 1970 in Paris, France. The session finds Brown and Smith on their primary instruments, alto saxophone and trumpet respectively, with both musicians performing various percussion instruments as well. The release marks the latest edition of Org Music’s Freedom Records reissues series, mastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner and pressed at Pallas Group on transparent red audiophi…
Black Music
The long-awaited reissue of the sequel to Amiri Baraka’s seminal work, Blues People, and latest selection in the AkashiClassics Renegade Reprint Series. This collection of essays by Amiri Baraka/LeRoi Jones includes a new introduction by the author and Q&A by Calvin Reid.
“Baraka writes with the passion and lyricism that can only come from a jazz critic who is uncompromisingly invested in the social and aesthetic dimensions of the music.” ―WBGO (Newark Public Radio)
In 2007, Akashic Books ushere…
Counting To Ten Then Back Again
"I remember when at school on the last day of term, all the class would bring games in to play, but it always seemed that no one really knew the rules or could fathom out how to play some of them. However, a lot of the games had interesting artwork and fantastic layouts with all sorts of cards and paraphernalia, which I really enjoyed. Around the same time I received a magic set for Christmas. The packaging, images, type, colours on the box and instructions were wonderful. I would entertain memb…
La vera storia di una macchina inventata
"La Vera Storia di una Macchina Inventata" is a conceptual album built as a surreal sonic narrative. Conceived as a continuous journey rather than a collection of tracks, the album tells the story of an “useless machine” and its inventors, moving through exhibition halls, highways, rest stops and imaginary radio stations. The project was born from an intense period of collective research by Metameccanici, a trio formed by Angelo Trabace, Alessandro Trabace and Sebastiano De Gennaro. Working betw…
Flowers
'Flowers', the new EP from Elizabeth Davis, finds itself at the cross-section of many factors. In part, it’s the result of Davis’ obsession with a seminal folk song. But it also coincides with her rediscovery of the voice and language as an instrument. It was recorded during an autumn residency at Sternhagen Gut, the cultural refuge run by Gudrun Gut and Thomas Fehlmann, located deep in the Uckermark countryside halfway between Berlin and the Baltic coast. The six tracks on 'Flowers' all take Pe…
Moons Melt Milk Light
Anenon's tenor saxophone breathes an emotive contemplation on loss, meshed with sustained piano and field recordings. 'Moons Melt Milk Light' is a hyper-personal statement contained in a visceral beauty.
Air
Masabumi Kikuchi's groundbreaking album Air, originally released in the 80s, is set to be reissued, offering both new listeners and longtime fans an opportunity to delve into the avant-garde soundscapes that transformed the jazz genre. This remastered edition not only preserves Kikuchi's original sonic vision but also features additional tracks that further highlight his innovative approach to composition and collaboration.
The world's music scene has been abuzz with the re-release of Air, a pro…
Wind
Celebrated jazz pianist and composer Masabumi Kikuchi returns with his latest album, "Wind," an evocative journey that intertwines technical mastery with deep emotional resonance. Released under the prestigious East Wind label, this album is set to redefine the landscape of contemporary jazz. With "Wind," Kikuchi showcases his unparalleled ability to blend traditional jazz elements with innovative modern sounds, offering listeners a unique auditory experience. The album comprises intricate compo…
Fire
Celebrated jazz pianist Masabumi Kikuchi returns to the forefront of the music scene with the re-release of his iconic work, "Fire," set to captivate audiences starting March 25, 2026. Originally crafted during an era of profound experimentation, this masterpiece represents a crucial intersection of jazz and electronic soundscapes. "Fire" showcases Kikuchi's unparalleled ability in merging traditional jazz influences with avant-garde electronic elements, captivating listeners through its intrica…
Mind
For over six decades, Masabumi Kikuchi has been a pivotal figure in the jazz world, merging traditional elements with innovative electronic sounds. “Mind” is a resurrection of his earlier work initially branded under "Six Elements = Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Mind," which has been meticulously remastered by the acclaimed Taylor Deupree. Kikuchi's music has always been a light of will amid the chaos of life, capturing reflections of the emotional landscapes and the lightly sketched contours of…
There is no more snow on the television
*2026 stock* The third studio album by Kuang Program, undoubtedly one of Seoul's most daring bands. Novelist Kang Hee-young introduces that this album, which betrays listeners' traditional expectations for 'rock', most faithfully reflects the musical direction that Kuang Program has pursued. This is the first release in 5 years, with new member Seo Kyungsoo. Mastering: Roc Jiménez de Cisneros of EVOL/ Helicopter Records
Issue 84 (Magazine)
*50 copies limited edition* 44 page magazine first printed as an edition of 50 copies, and now (12/12/2025) on its second 50-copy run. Absolutely full with articles and reviews. See image 2 for contents. A great collector's item. Buying via Bandcamp you also get the option to download the multimedia content.cover article: Dave Newhouse - Beyond The Muffins. Plus: The untold history of Düsseldorf's Creamcheese, Scandinavian fusion legends 11: Finland, Finnish Oddities and Curiosities, Jim Tetlow …
Soundmatters
'Soundmatters is the first major compendium of the recordings from French-Canadian sound artist Jean-Francois Laporte, including his highly acclaimed composition Mantra. In balancing formal precision and intuitive expressionism, Soundmatters results in a series of visceral compositions that build upon the traditions of minimalism, graphical composition, and phonography. Laporte reveals his colossal talents for experiential composition through deftly processed recordings of tumultuous windstorms …