Amazing debut album by an anonymous South Korean musician now known as Mid-Air Thief. Gongjoongdoduk is stunning folktronica with incredible production and playing. It’s a very psychedelic record and as influenced as it is by edgier folktronica/prog pop artists like Tavito Nanao, Mid-Air Thief has a […]
This is an contemporary jazz/fusion record that simply cannot be missed. Forever Forever is essential. Singer, songwriter, bandleader and LA jazz luminary Genevieve Artadis third album is a passionate and danceable work of hyper modern jazz pop. The core of the album is classic romantic jazz […]
This is a duology of records by the unconventional and unpredictable jazz (pop, classical, devotional etc) musician and lo-fi recording legend Zach Phillips. At the time of this writing he’s best known as the co-leader of breakout jazz-pop-psych-improv group Fivel Is Glauque with singer Ma Clement. I first encountered his work as the boss of […]
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 […]
The fifth record from Portuguese bandleader, composer, and producer Bruno Pernadas is another instant hit. Unlikely, maybe largely remains true to his signature style of modern indi/art pop with elements of jazz fusion and neo-psych. No complaints there. Nobody else nails this sound like Bruno Pernadas. His […]
Earth Flower is a new psychedelic and experimental pop project from blog favorites Ruth Garbus and Sam Gendel with prolific side man Phil Melanson on drums. It’s another significantly underrated project from some of the most consistent and interesting contemporary musicians. Ruth’s songwriting and singing is […]
This relaxed, woozy synth pop album remains modest and song focused but certainly hints at Lealanis virtuosity. The Californian producer, singer, and multi instrumentalist brings a unique voice and vibe to whatever they work on. I saw them in 2023 with Kid Koala in support of […]
Fifth album by this japanese folk artist, approaching the experimental sound of the first couple of records without being too unapproachable, perfect mix of “out there” soundscapes and generally vibey moments, with a pleasing nocturnal vibe.
This is one of the most interesting modern Brazilian records I’ve heard in a while and it’s an easy contender for favorite of the year. Ricardo is perhaps best known for his decade of touring with Brazilian legends Caetano Veloso, although this is far from his […]