I FORSEE THE DARK AHEAD, IF I STAY – Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Been a fan for years; this album's been a wonderful path to rediscovering their hypnotic soundscapes. On heavy workblock rotation of late.
DOES IT LOOK LIKE I'M HERE? – Emeralds
Washes over and propels forward, an aural whiplash of the best kind. Broad generalization (that only scratches the surface): what I imagine a collaboration between Steve Reich, Daft Punk, and The Cure might sound like.
AME AGARU – Ylia
Achingly beautiful testament to the power of processing grief via one’s art.
ALL ABOVE – Grand River
Spectacular wordless sonic poetry that demands your attention and doesn't let go. Vinyl ordered: confident that subsequent listens will unearth new revelations – will definitely be exploring Grand River's other work.
Cassingles 31-33 – various
A new set of the wonderful Cassingle series from one of my favorite DIY labels, superpolar Taïps, featuring a menagerie of experimental pop and electronic soundscapes weaved through each of the featured artists’ – Goodparley, Von Heuser, and agogol – impeccable sensibilities: