I love this record by Moin. I think it’s their finest yet, and not just for the addition of a number of vocal features accompanying the already excellent instrumental trio. It’s got that warm, detailed production mixed with a cool emotional atmosphere that many UK electronic/fusion […]
The newest tape from V/Z is top notch, with bigger beats that your usual dub fare. At different points I’m reminded of the rhythm and atmosphere of DJ Shadow or Dean Blunt tracks. There’s all kinds of pleasing little textural and rhythmic moments that reward a […]
Small Medium Large is album of deeply technical and crystal clear improvised jazz, recorded in L.A. at ETA (R.I.P.) Some folks like myself might’ve first enjoyed Anna Butterss on 2022s Activities which is a wonderful album as well. You may also have heard her, and several […]
This record consists of improvisational jams recorded live at the legendary Zebulon in LA, given the ol dub-out and mix-down into a proper psychedelic rock record. It could be called the culmination of GROOPs three year long residency at the prestigious venue, but I prefer to […]
A beautiful and thoughtful double LP of solo guitar by the NY based writer and musician Alan Licht. This record is lovely and will be appreciated equally by fans of popular rock music or folks into the east coast improvised music scene. The playing, looping and […]
This is an album of small miracles. The band has been together fifteen years. They’re six wonderful albums deep into their journey. The two band leaders found love in each other. They ended their love as a project after 2014s Survival Sounds. But Rubblebucket- already a […]
On one of his most guitar driven solo efforts yet, Lee Baggett once again proves he’s the Pacific Northwests most relaxed virtuoso (and boy is competition stiff.) I don’t know if Jorma Kaukonen can surf but this is what it would sound like if he did. […]
This is a trio of albums by Clan Caimán, an instrumental project from Argentina started in 2016 by composer and bandleader Emilio Haro. The records center around his home built electric Kalimba in session with guitar, bass, drums, and steel guitar. There are 2018s self titled, […]
Catching Fire is the third excellent live record from the Norwegian jazz fusion group (not counting their early BBC session.) This set from 2017 somewhat anticipates 2019s now classic Psychedelic Backfire 1 & 2. The tracklist is similar, and the psychedelic/prog rock vibes are beginning to […]
This dispatch from the U.F.O. finds Makoto and company in top form. The mixing and production is some of his finest and makes the most of the excellent and diverse instrumentation on this album- particularly the different rhythm sections and the intense washes of noise and synth. […]