Albert Kuvezin’s legendary band Yat-Kha is one of the few in Russia that blends industrial rock and khöömei, the traditional throat-singing technique that has similarities to music in Mongolia proper and even Tibet in a modified form. In this album, the band covers 14 songs, including tracks originally performed by Joy Division, Led Continue Reading
John Townley – Round Swamp Road
John Townley is a new name to me, but our dear friends at Lollipoppe Shoppe have come up with a gem that balances blues, folk, psych, and a relaxed style in a rather charming way. This has an authentic sound, for sure.
Stimming – Alpe Lusia
Stimming is a German artist who has composed some of the best minimal dance music I’ve heard in some time. This is precisely what would drag me onto the dancefloor these days.
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After a rather brutal day of running around Tbilisi, switching cabs four times and having to pay a fortune to get home after church, I’m in need of a break, so I will be listening to older albums this evening, courtesy of my NAS and Audirvāna. I can’t say I’m Continue Reading
Tujiko Noriko – My Ghost Comes Back
From Tujiko’s Bandcamp site: “The aptly named My Ghost Comes Back witnesses the return of Tujiko Noriko after a hiatus exploring worlds beyond those we regularly inhabit. The results of these travels provided the formula for this, her most accomplished record to date. As rich in ambition as it is Continue Reading
Mystiska Skogen – Den Förtrollade Gläntan
Thanks to the kind soul who introduced me to Mystiska Skogen, a dungeon synth band from Sweden. This mixes an almost neofolk sound with minimal synths and makes for good mood music.
F.P. & The Doubling Riders – Doublings & Silences Vol. I
I discovered this album by F.P. & The Doubling Riders in the 1990s, and I struggled to classify it. While it had an ethereal quality, it shared similarities with bands like Tuxedomoon. I loved the album, but unfortunately, I lost it a few years ago. Thankfully, it has now been Continue Reading
Metzulot – Metzulot
Black metal and elegant aren’t words one normally finds paired together, but our friends Metzulot show that you can cloak ethereal vocals in black metal chain mail.
Cousin Silas & James Hoehl – Searching For The Third Star
Cousin Silas is always good for a long, warm listen, but this album, done in collaboration with James Hoehl, feels more cinematic in scope. This is a haunting album, but it makes for truly fine listening. The neighbors will appreciate it, surely.
Ustad Saami – East Pakistan Sky
The ever-astounding Glitterbeat Records released the third album by Surti master Ustad Saami in 2021. From their Bandcamp site: “East Pakistan sky” is the third album from the now legendary Surti master Ustad Saami. The album follows his previously acclaimed recordings – God is Not a Terrorist (2019) and Pakistan Continue Reading