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Bala
There’s a rich resonance to the music of Fodé Lassana Diabaté, whose music has travelled with him from his griot family in West Africa to the North American coast of Unama'kik (Cape Breton). Bala, his first album of purely balafón music, brings together traditional pieces with roots in the Mande empire, original compositions inspired by his time in Unama’kik, and tributes to friends and family members. Diabaté has developed a unique practice on the balafón—a traditional melodic percussion instru…
Fail better
*70 copies limited edition* Eventless Plot and Bruno Duplant join forces on Fail better, a cassette release that treats failure not as an endpoint, but as a method of composition and a way of listening. Across two long-form pieces, the group carves out a delicate space between electroacoustic improvisation, minimalism and ambient abstraction, letting sounds appear, waver and erode rather than declaring them with force.
Recorded by the Thessaloniki-based trio of Vasilis Liolios, Aris Giatas and Y…
Ritual Zine 2 (Magazine)
Unearth the new issue of Ritual zine – an exploration of folk horror, the Gothic and the weird in film and television. Issue no. 2 hums with strange powers and arcane rites, folkloric detours and uncanny delights. Expect megalithic secrets with Adam Scovell, Rabbit Trap with Bryn Chainey, occult crime with Rupert Russell – plus doomed highwaymen and ghostly 1980s approaches to literacy education.
Jards Macale
Discover the essence of Brazilian music with the LP "Jards Macalé" by the renowned artist Jards Macalé. Released by Polysom, this vinyl record is a true treasure for music lovers. Recorded in Brazil, the album captures the innovation and creativity that Jards Macalé brings to his compositions, offering a unique listening experience. Perfect for collectors and vinyl enthusiasts, this LP is an indispensable piece for those who wish to explore the rich musical diversity of Brazil.
Krishnanda
Pedro Santo's psychedelic soul masterpiece is one of the most in-demand Brazilian records. Santos was a percussion virtuoso driven by the spiritual realm, and this record features a unique blend of rhythm and lyrics that touch on morality, perception and existence. Unlike many rare records, it also has strikingly beautiful artwork. Unsurprisingly, Krishnanda has a strong following among diggers like Gilles Peterson and DJ Nuts.
A Tábua De Esmeralda
At that time, the musician was studying philosophy and theology, particularly the works of Thomas Aquinas, which are referenced in several tracks. Among these are the absolute classic “Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando os Alquimistas,” “Hermes Trimegisto e sua Celeste Tábua de Esmeralda,” and “Errare Humanum Est.” Always preaching happiness and peace of mind in his lyrics and irresistible grooves, the artist brings his soulful singing and playful swing to other gems of the album, such as “O Homem da…
África Brasil
A landmark recording that is one of Jorge Ben's best albums ever! The album is a perfect realization of the way that Jorge mixes Brazilian rhythms with choppy Afro grooves - and the result is a masterpiece that yeilded some of his biggest tracks ever.
Tim Maia 1970
Father of Brazilian soul music, Tim Maia needs no introduction, as he is one of the greatest artists in Brazilian music. From his debut album, self-titled and released in 1970, it was clear he was destined to become a legend. Considered one of the 100 best albums in the national discography, the record returns to shelves just like the original, as part of the “Classics on Vinyl” collection from Polysom, licensed by Universal.
Inside Christmas Factory
The Christmas Factory was a live piece performed by MJE during November 21 - 23, 2025. Contained here are three preliminary tracks or movements followed by an in-studio rehearsal. During each iteration of the performance, the preliminary tracks were ordered in accordance with a system of chance procedure, with additional room for improvisation using the equipment listed below.
The Happiest Country On Earth
Here's some new material for you as promised. Please have a listen if you like, and let me know what you think. Much of this was recorded live-in-studio, there's less cut-and-paste going on than there was on Perverted Architect -- although there is some still, especially on tracks 2 and 4.
The recordings at the beginning of tracks 1 and 4 were recorded at an emergency clinic around 2am last summer, of a drunk man who had been beaten up but was being turned away without being seen by a doctor. Yo…
Improvised Music
Mail collaboration for electronics, violin, and audio letters.
Previsao Do Tempo
Ten years after Marcos Valle’s debut long player (Samba Demais) introduced Brazilian music lovers to the immense talents of the Valle brothers, a new direction and backing band helped the singer expand his musical palette. Showcasing a groovy funk and jazz-fusion influence with help from then current backing band Azimuth (later known as Azymuth), synthesizers, Fender Rhodes, and electronic sounds took Valle’s samba, bossa nova, baião (a rhythmic beat from the rural northeast of Brazil), along wi…
Tim Maia 1971
Fifty-five years ago, Tim Maia released his second album, self-titled. As impactful as his debut album, “Tim Maia” (1970), this was the continuation of one of the brightest careers in national music. Considered one of the 100 best albums in the national discography by Rolling Stone magazine, the album returns to shelves this year on 180-gram vinyl as part of the “Classics on Vinyl” collection from Polysom, licensed by Universal.
Twisted Tales From Warped Minds
Vesuvius was a 1970's musical group with Northwest Indiana roots. The band incorporated elements of prog/rock and psychedelia, combining the theatrics of Gabriel era Genesis and the psychedelic lighting effects of Hawkwind but on a bargain budget. First time on vinyl! do not miss this psych-prog gem!
Drugs Are Nice
Originally self-released during 1990, a tapestry of noise, girls talking into tape recorders, pre- and post-song material.
Rollerderby Volume One: Issues 1 - 10 (Magazine)
Anthology of Lisa Suckdog’s infamous Rollerderby zine collecting the first ten issues originally published 1989 - 1993. Includes written work, drawings and interviews by the likes of Lisa, Bill Callahan, Seymour Glass, Dame Darcy, Jean-Louis Costes, Psycodrama, John Aes-Nihil, GG Allin, Yamatsuka Eye, Nick Zedd, Royal Trux plus classic articles such as “The Dirty Letters I Get”, “My Early Sexual Experiences”, “The Global Village Of S&M”, and “We Are All Murderers”.
Olympiad - Vol. 4 - Curling
On John Zorn’s Olympiad Vol. 4 – Curling, John Zorn exhumes one of his rarest 1970s game pieces, a slow‑burn study in sustained tones, handing it to ROVA Saxophone Quartet and the William Winant Percussion Group, who turn its minimalist rules into 45 minutes of hovering, hypnotic sound.
Perseverantia
On Perseverantia, Vadim Neselovskyi turns his lyric, classically infused jazz language into a meditation on endurance, carving spacious, song‑like structures where fragile melodies, sudden storms and long silences feel like different faces of the same stubborn hope.