Absolutely stunning work here from Ian Lynch, founding member of Irish experimental folk group Lankum. Inspired by various abandoned and “rediscovered” spaces throughout Dublin, these tracks are somber and occasionally harrowing, but for the patient listener, they resolve into utterly transcendent beauty, uplifting the soul and […]
In an age of musical exploration where genre matters less and less, Philadelphia’s own SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE have managed to carve out their own truly unique little spot. Their most recent album, YOU’LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING, is a real trip and a half, if […]
First of all, happy 64th birthday to Robert Smith! The Cure is one of those unique mainstream groups that manages global crossover appeal while maintaining their own distinct identity. While “psychedelic” may not be the first term one thinks of when it comes to The Cure, […]
If you’re familiar at all with John Zorn, you know he never sticks to one idea for long. His wild experimentation renders the very concept of genre obsolete, along with other conventional aspects of improvisational/outsider music. While most well-known for his blistering, over-the-top-insane acts like Naked […]