This is essential instrumental hip-hop from prodigal NYC producer Sporting Life. You might know him as the producer and live electronics performer behind the legendary experimental trio Ratking with rappers Hak and Wiki. Haks departure marked the end of the short lived but very influential group, […]
This is a sparkling, synth fueled experimental pop record that marks the solo debut of Russian singer/multi-instrumentalist Kate NV. At the time she was well known as the singer for Russian indi/new wave group Glintshake, and in the years since this debut has continued to find […]
This is an all around excellent bootleg from late in the original run of German rock legends CAN. Good recordings of their legendary, highly improvisational performances are highly sought and quality enjoyed. Amongst CAN bootlegs A French Gig is appreciated for a few reasons. The sound […]
There’s always been a psychedelic undercurrent to the work of Californian producer Toro Y Moi. The name is synonymous with chillwave and smooth, funky synth pop of all kinds. More than a decade ago he helped write the book on this sound, which a lot of […]
These first two albums by NZ guitarist (and occasional singer) Roy Montgomery are both masterpieces and foundational works of guitar-oriented ambiance. They’ve enjoyed lasting influence and popularity, particularly Temple IV which remains widely regarded as his magnum opus. I consider these two records inseparable and equally […]
This is the first official album by early drone ensemble The Taj Mahal Travellers, documenting a 1972 homecoming show at Sohgetsu Hall in Tokyo, following their second tour of Europe. I think this group is deeply underrated and has a small but wonderful discography, which consists […]
This 3LP live album from improvisational psychedelic legends Acid Mothers Temple documents a wonderfully heavy 4/20 set. As perhaps their longest running and hardest rocking lineup, this incarnation of the band is particularly suited to the task. They’re very aware of the holiday and the recording […]
GT Ultra was my introduction to Guerilla Toss. I heard “Skull Pop” come on KEXP and was so instantly enamored that I about crashed the car I was driving. In some ways it remains their most accessible even as they’ve moved towards a more melodic sound […]
Exit Planet Dust is the debut studio album by our favorites and yours, psychedelic/dance legends The Chemical Brothers. It’s probably become their most underrated record over the past few decades. Even people who don’t know the music know the name but not enough folks know this […]
This is an classic live bootleg and the companion piece to Chris Forsyths now legendary studio album Solar Motel (2013.) Solar Live 11/15/13 was recorded during the album release show for Solar Motel in Philadelphia and consists of the full 40 minute 4 part title track played […]