James Holden and Wacław Zimpel Surrender to the Sound
The British music producer and Polish clarinet virtuoso built 'The Universe Will Take Care of You' in four spontaneous London studio days, capturing the act of playing without thinking.
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Heavy Tonal — Lingyuan Yang's Harmonic Friction
On 'Cursed Month,' the young composer uses microtonal intervals to create intensity without relying on volume or overdrive. As Yang explains, "Heaviness comes from the playing itself, not just the sound."
Clarinet Meets Circuit — Glenn Dickson and Bob Familiar's Unlikely Alliance
Two musicians from different worlds found common ground in their rejection of static electronic music. The result is 'All the Light of Our Sphere,' an album that treats improvisation as narrative and loops as living things.
The Fantastic Voyage of Half Man Half Biscuit
Nigel Blackwell's band returns with 'All Asimov and No Fresh Air,' their sixteenth album of sharp pop punk and surrealist commentary on a world gone mad.
Subtraction in Action — Fred Thomas's Sonic Erosion
Fred Thomas's latest release, 'Critical Violets, Dream Erosion Pt. VII,' continues his "drumless" series by embracing musical reduction as a creative philosophy, proving that stripping away familiar elements can lead to his most compelling music yet.
Aho Ssan and Resina Learn to Disappear Completely
The electronic composer and cellist discuss their album 'Ego Death,' the art of surrender, and how their partnership is centered on creative dissolution rather than individual expression.
Bangs of Convenience — Gustavo Cortiñas Drums For Climate Action
The Mexican-born, Chicago-based drummer discusses his album 'The Crisis Knows No Borders,' his philosophy on small daily sacrifices, and why convenience keeps getting in the way of saving the world.
Lost in the Hum — 'Versionland' and the Edge of Perception
Composer Jamie Hamilton collaborates with Phaedra Ensemble to turn internet-age mythology about an unexplained global drone into a "darkly humorous fever-dream" about collective hallucination.
Stephan Thelen Warms Up to Musical Mathematics
On the album Worlds in Collision, the mathematician-turned-musician fragments voices and field recordings according to the same geometric principles that govern his guitar compositions.
Principle of Moments — Kim Perlak's Intuitive Guitar
From solo classical performances to improvisational duets with Francisco Mela, the guitarist explains how 'Spaces' became a study in musical presence and why being in the moment has become both her greatest challenge and her greatest gift.
Synths & Echoes — Catching Up with A.M. Boys
Chris Moore and John Blonde discuss their new album 'Present Phase,' the creative power of treating every instrument as a noise generator, and why they'd rather enjoy the moment than chase what's next.
Joane Hétu's Enduring Vision for Québécois Experimental Music
At sixty-six, the founder of SuperMusique and DAME Records continues championing the collaborative spirit that has defined her artistic practice since the 1980s.