Blogs about Music

Hey Darling Ones, I should have written this appreciation post before today. Today I’m a sourpuss who is sick of everything I usually love. I’m restless and bored and cranky. At physical therapy Wednesday, the …

Album of the Week, April 13, 2024 The classic John Coltrane Quartet was no more after December 1965, as first McCoy Tyner then Elvin Jones despaired of being able to follow Trane to the places …

In more Aphex related news former Rephlex artist and Clissold Crescent resident Global Goon aka Johnny Hawk has released a new 19 track album (yes 19 tracks you read that right!) called Ruff Woodz as …

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Jesmyn Ward, Lauren Groff, Bret Easton Ellis, Celeste Ng, T.C. …

(click on the image to see the full issue) Cover: Thompson Twins Centrespread: Siouxsie Sioux Back cover: Sade Interviews: Duran Duran; Special AKA, Rhoda Dakar; Rockwell; Ali Campbell; Bananarama; Thompson Twins Lyrics: Jessie's Girl - …

I'm aniticapting I'll be processing a bunch tomorrow, so here's a pre-emptive strike from 4/17, anticipating Oneohtrix' set tonight. Pic: live view of my office.

a cracking 70s soul record that I found on somebody’s recommendation but I don’t remember whose.

So, it’s been almost a year since Steve Wright in the Afternoon came to an end. This popular Radio 2 show had been on air for nearly 24 years, and Steve Wright himself has been …

I’ve been slowly withdrawing from the decentralised social network. While the reasons I told myself were all related to mental health, they’ve suddenly changed. No matter how I approach social media, at its core there …

Eli’s thoughts on the new album…and everything? The post Constantly Hating: The Tortured Poets Department appeared first on No Bells.

Even As We Speak Feral Pop FrenzyGet It At DiscogsJust to reiterate, John Peel had tremendous taste in music! The Sydney, Australia outfit Even As We Speak was one of late UK radio personality’s favorites.The …

5/5 golden merles Coming 2nd among Twelve Songs, Little Oil’s “Hey Judas” is a psych-folk tune composed of deftly piercing hooks dispensing immense compassion. Piano’s plonk and murmuring synths ferry the arbitration neatly forward, familiar …

One nagging trend that has continued on in discussions of aspiring musicians is the notion of “career”, with much literature and marketing implicitly suggesting that “success” means having a “career” where having a “career” in …

The venue's management cited the cost of living crisis and other factors as reasons for its impending closure

Colin Alexander, cello Heather Roche, clarinet Eva Zöllner, accordion LSO St Luke’s, London | 14 January 2023 For her LSO Jerwood Composer+ showcase event, Hollie Harding curated an elaborate event on the theme of memory, …

While I’d often associate Alan Braufman with more abrasive works, there first couple of peeks into his upcoming album, Infinite Love Infinite Tears, finds the jazz luminary molding gorgeous melodies with an excellent new ensemble. …

Maricas is one of the best labels and event series in Barcelona and last month they released their second event compilation. Volume 2 is a digital 9-track compilation that also comes with a t-shirt, designed …

Hello You. Very excited to announce the return of The New Obsolescents, the tape loop and turntable trio I share with my two dear chums Chris Weaver and Strictly Kev aka DJ Food. Last seen …

The drums really got harder, better, faster, and stronger. The post Captain Pikant’s analysis of Daft Punk’s drum patterns appeared first on Sampleface.

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today. With Record Store Day events taking place tomorrow, this is one of the biggest weeks in recent memory - so …