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We Jam Wattzotica — Galecstasy & Mike Watt Trio
Bassist Mike Watt collaborates with Galecstasy's Raquel Bell and Jared Marshall on ‘Wattzotica,’ a …
Bellbird Answer the Wild | The Tonearm
Montreal jazz quartet Bellbird, featuring Claire Devlin and Eli Davidovici, discusses their album ‘…
Sibyl and the Unbroken Channel | The Tonearm
The Holgate sisters discuss their self-titled debut album as Sibyl, exploring their unique vocal ch…
‘One Year’ and a Lifetime — Colin Blunstone's Winding Road
Colin Blunstone discusses his new live box set ‘One Year: Live from Union Chapel’ and reflects on h…
The Unpredictable Feedback of the Natural World
This week's music coverage features new releases from Green-House, Sam Wenc, Nubiyan Twist, Juanma …
‘Chasing Shadows’ and the Ancestral Frequencies of Nubiyan Twist
Tom Excell discusses the creation of Nubiyan Twist's fifth album ‘Chasing Shadows,’ which blends Af…
Friction, Overtones, and the Fluent Pedal Steel of Sam Wenc
Sam Wenc, who previously recorded as Post Moves for thirteen years, releases ‘Language at an Angle'…
In Dialogue with the Forest — Isabel Pine's ‘Fables’
Classically trained string player Isabel Pine recorded her new album ‘Fables’ across 15 wilderness …
The Tonearm's Guide to Big Ears
The article provides recommendations for artists to see at the 2026 Big Ears Festival, which begins…
Juanma Trujillo — A Cantaclaro in Barcelona | The Tonearm
Venezuelan guitarist Juanma Trujillo's album ‘Música Para Quinteto: Live at Jazz Cava’ showcases hi…
Plush Life — The Soft Resistance of Green-House
LA-based electronic duo Green-House, comprised of Olive Ardizoni and Michael Flanagan, discuss the …
A Deliberate Case of Serendipity
This week's music newsletter features new releases and highlights from experimental and avant-garde…
Beyond the Bedroom with Special Friend | The Tonearm
Erica Ashleson and Guillaume Siracusa of indie duo Special Friend discuss their third album ‘Clippi…
Zeena Parkins, Under Constant Revision | The Tonearm
Experimental harpist Zeena Parkins discusses her hand-built electric harp, her spatial compositiona…
Imaginary Space, Real Feeling — Bayeté's Electric Gospel
Bayeté's ‘Seeking Other Beauty’ has been reissued over fifty years after its original creation. The…
The Grit in the Machine — Kodomo's Slow Craft | The Tonearm
Kodomo's Chris Child releases ‘sisu’, an album named after the Finnish concept of resilience, marki…
The Lush Detours of Momoko Gill | The Tonearm
London-based artist Momoko Gill discusses her debut album ‘Momoko’ and her extensive collaborative …
The Ethics of Serving the Archive
This article appears to be a weekly music roundup featuring experimental and alternative artists. I…
The Groove-Centered Ease of Modha's ‘At Your Pace’
German production duo Modha discusses their new album ‘At Your Pace’, explaining their intentional …
Putting the Performance First — Michael Graves on Archival Audio
Five-time Grammy winner Michael Graves discusses his philosophy and approach to archival audio rest…
The Paleo-Futuristic Cabaret of Lost Noises Office
Holly Tavel, Sarah Morrison, and Beatriz Ramirez-Belt of Lost Noises Office discuss their album ‘cl…
Audrey Golden's ‘Shouting Out Loud’ Brings The Raincoats Into Focus
Audrey Golden's book ‘Shouting Out Loud’ chronicles the complete history of post-punk band The Rain…