Upcoming releases
Trio of Bloom
A new voice in contemporary improvisation emerges with the Trio of Bloom, uniting three visionary artists at the forefront of modern music: Craig Taborn (piano, electronics), Nels Cline (guitar, effects), and Marcus Gilmore (drums, percussion).
Thi…
Zulaqrex
*150 copies limited edition* Zulaqrex, named after a mythical being that only exists in Richard Youngs’ head, is the album sequel to the now practically sold out Zerkelus LP and once again features themed artwork and is limited to 150 copies. Like it…
Paths of sand
*200 copies limited edition* Born from a profound devotion to the piano and a reverence for the organic flow of life, byt’ surprises listeners by presenting "paths of sand", a remarkable creation by Amsterdam-based composer Xico, offering sound and so…
Echo of Being / Grace in Rot
Echo of Being / Grace in Rot is a powerful sonic meditation on grief by the duo Neti-Neti, composed of vocalist Amirtha Kidambi and percussionist Matt Evans. The project originated from improvisation sessions born out of personal loss, evolving from …
Normification
London-based label Diagonal is proud to announce the release of Normification, an ambitious new project by renowned sound artists Florian Hecker and Marcin Pietruszewski. Conceived as a multidisciplinary exploration between design, algorithms, and so…
Disquiet
On Disquiet, The Necks stretch their immersive, shape-shifting sound across three discs and more than three hours of labyrinthine, patient intensity. This twentieth studio recording marks the 39th year of the band's existence, representing both a cul…
Blind Woman's Curse O.s.t.
For over fifty years, Blind Woman's Curse has remained one of the most sought-after soundtracks in Japanese cinema, with original vinyl pressings commanding extraordinary prices among collectors. This official CD release finally makes this essential …
Off the Record
The source material is drawn from moments of pure improvisation, recorded live in performance, shaped as much by the room and audience as by the musicians themselves.
Ambient Koan
Zen Flutist teams with Faust, Troum, and Limpe Fuchs for "Ambient Koan". Viz Michael Kremietz's 16th Album Blends Ancient Buddhist Practice with German Experimental Legends.
Reports of Debris
This is the first-ever compilation bringing together Nigel Ayersʼ solo work and his long-running project Nocturnal Emissions. Covering recordings from the early 1980s up to 2024, it spans more than four decades of experimental sound. Nocturnal Emissi…
Archaeoacoustics
*300 copies limited edition* The Matar Project is a collaborative venture between Adi Newton and Michael Esposito which began in early 2016 and has been steadily progressing and developing since. This research and developmental Audio Visual project i…
Inland See
Hurtling through the perpetual into this moment is the now and future Bitchin Bajas. An effulgent mass located somewhere beyond land or water, Bitchin Bajas' Inland See is flowing toward you, through the hi-fi, arriving with precision extractions of …
Terrarum Murmur
In the summer of 2023, Japanese artist and composer Hideki Umezawa and Italian sound artist Giuseppe Cordaro came together on the small island of Stromboli that sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the north coast of Sicily. The island is home to Mount St…
Paris 1942
"Difficult as it may be to imagine, there was a time when Sun City Girls did not exist. Prior to the Bishop brothers teaming up with drummer/shaman Charlie Gocher to form SCG's classic trio lineup, there were various ad-hoc assemblages of local Phoen…
8 Automated Works
EM Records is proud to present 8 Automated Works, the first full release by Componium Ensemble, an "indeterminate chamber music" ensemble helmed by Spencer Doran of Visible Cloaks. The project is inspired by the long history of automated musical inst…
Sky Chord / Haptic Space
The music of Ron Caines arranged for solo piano, string quartet and piano quintet by Laura Cole.
For Dancing in Quiet Light
Luke Schneider’s new EP 'For Dancing in Quiet Light' finds the pedal steel guitarist further refining his singular ambient vocabulary—gentle, resonant, and quietly radiant. Following two releases on Third Man, this Leaving Records debut is inspired b…
Sasurai : access memory of Daido Moriyama
A groundbreaking collaboration between two Japanese cultural giants: Seiichi Yamamoto — a pioneering figure in Japan's avant-pop scene and former member of Boredoms, Omoide Hatoba etc — and legendary photographer Daido Moriyama.
Inspired by Moriyama’…