with Janel Leppin, Eyvind Kang, Anthony Pirog, Jessika Kenney, etc
Style: Avant-Chamber Music, Persian Classical Music, Modern Classical
Vibes: Devotional, Mysterious, Ritualistic, Suspenseful, Flowing, Meditative
Susan Alcorn – The Heart Sutra Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk
Moods: Bittersweet, Contemplative, Gentle, Poetic, Intimate, Morning, Pastoral, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Soft, Lyrical, Lush, Vocal Harmonies
Tara Jane O’Neil – s/t Read More »
Style: Sound Sculpture, Experimental Electronic, Epic Collage
Vibes: Otherworldly, Futuristic, Eerie, Abstract, Surreal, Visceral, Mechanical, Nature
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Dense, Instrumental, Digital, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Hazy, Lethargic, Dreamy, Desert, Gentile, Nocturnal, Peaceful, Contemplative, Cryptic, Loner, Mellow, Psychedelic, Soothing
Ilyas Ahmed – With Endless Fire Read More »
Style: Chillwave, Synthpop, Synth Funk
Vibes: Retro-Futuristic, Party, Urban, Woozy, Ethereal, Nocturnal, Summer, Sensual, Psychedelic, Playful
Music Qualities: Lush, Catchy, Rhythmic, Polished Production, Melodic
Neon Indian – VEGA INTL. Night School Read More »
featuring Matana Roberts, Devra Hoff, Chad Popple, Xenia Rubinos, Juana Molina, Jenn Wasner
Style: Art Rock, Math Pop, Noise Pop
Vibes: Rebellious, Triumphant, Playful, Colorful, Eclectic, Energetic, Eccentric, Political
Deerhoof – Mountain Moves Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation for Upright Bass
Vibes: Visceral, Ritualistic, Exploratory, Free, Meditative, Raw, Free
Musical Qualities: Atonal, Acoustic, Solo Improvisation, Extended Technique, Dissonant, Heavy
Joshua Abrams – Excavations 1 Read More »
On their twelfth live recording, the electrifying power trio continues to expand the vocabulary of their improvised sonic sorcery. One LP of mysterious duo invocations, followed by two LPs of primordial free rock. Through concentrated force and harnessed chaos, the trio patiently pushes primordial riffs to their noisiest, most visceral limits, striving to become the sound itself.
featuring Fay Victor, Steve Earle, Meshell Ndegeocello, Sam Amidon, Tom Waits, Ohene Cornelius, Justin Vivian Bond
Style: Liberation Music, Folk-Jazz, Punk-Jazz
Vibes: Rebellious, Rootsy, Angsty, Bombastic, Confident, Communal
Themes: Anti-Fascism, History, Liberation, Political
Marc Ribot – Songs of Resistance 1942-2018 Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Minimalism, Intuitionistic Modal Drone
Vibes: Devotional, Celestial, Healing, Meditative, Transcendent, Cosmic, Hypnotic, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Just Intonation, Raga, Modal, Improvisation, Solo, Sampling, Electro-Acosutic, Droney, Minimalistic, Live Recording
Catherine Christer Hennix – Solo For Tamburium Read More »
Style: Psych, Prog, Folk-Rock, Jazz-Rock
Vibes: Triumphant, Stoned, Medieval, Surreal, Energetic, Mystical, Retro, Epic, Mysterious, Bombastic, Spiritual, Driving, Fantasy, Psychedelic
The Silence – Metaphysical Feedback Read More »
Whilst in Istanbul for an artist residency, the adventurous Montreal chamber rock group recorded Dalmak with an ensemble of Turkish musicians, augmenting their core sound of cello, marimba, and drums with the saz, darbuka, bendir and several other instruments used in Turkish and Arabic folk music. Epic, modal themes emerge from watery beds of minimalistic polyrhythms and suspenseful string arrangments. While often sombre, mournful or foreboding, the musi seems driven by a collective sense of spiritual determination and hope.
featuring Sandro Perri, Eric Chenaux, Drew Brown, etc
Style: Alien Electronics, Tribal Ambient, Kosmische
Vibes: Spacey, Surreal, Imaginative, Exploratory, Impressionistic, Abstract, Cinematic, Meandering, Messy, Mysterious, Warm
Style: Cretan Folk Music, Avant-Folk
Vibes: Passionate, Mythic, Sombre, Rootsy, Spiritual, Warm, Poetic
Instrumentation: Vocals, Lute, Drums, Lyra, Mandolin, Oud, Cello
Xylouris White – The Sisypheans Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Noise Pop
Vibes: Manic, Messy, Tropical, Summer, Playful, Chaotic, Catchy, Cryptic, Primal, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Dense, Loops, Sampling, Radio Broadcast, Suite
Animal Collective – Centipede Hz Read More »
Style: Outsider Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Meditative, Morning, Intimate, Lethargic, Reflective, Pastoral, Warm
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Light, Sparse, Lyrical
Michael Hurley – Blue Hills Read More »
Style: Guitar Soli, Avant-Folk, American Primitivism, Middle-Eastern Influence
Vibes: Mysterious, Contemplative, Nocturnal, Spiritual, Eerie, Meditative, Moody
Alvarius B / Sir Richard Bishop – If You Don’t Like It… DON’T! Read More »
Style: Glitch-Pop, Art Pop, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Cryptic, Surreal, Mechanical, Mystical, Existential, Knotty, Warm, Alienation, Bittersweet, Futuristic, Anthemic
Musical Qualities: Glitchy, Catchy, Sampling, Distorted, Vocal Manipulation, Dense, Melodic, Electro-Acoustic, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Digital Production
Bon Iver – 22, a Million Read More »
Style: Glitch, IDM, Experimental Electronic
Moods: Futuristic, Mechanical, Cold, Urban, Hypnotic, Surreal, Anxious, Dystopian, Mysterious, Cinematic, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Digital, Generative Software, Percussive, Polyrhythmic, Glitchy, Repetitive, Dense, Complex, Sampling
Style: Appalachian Folk Music, American Primitivism
Vibes: Rootsy, Spiritual, Warm, Passionate, Meditative, Religious, Storytelling, Sentimental, spiritual, storytelling
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Traditional, Lyrical, Droney, Open Tunings, Solo, Sparse
Instrumentation: Vocals, Harmonium, Acoustic Guitars (6- & 12-String), Autoharp, Piano, Banjo
Joseph Allred – Hoddmímis Holt Read More »
Style: Shoegaze, Slowcore, Dream Pop
Vibes: Ethereal, Brooding, Rainy, Moody
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Fuzzy, Washy, Atmospheric, Lush
The Nocturnes – Aokigahara Read More »
Pharoah Sanders with Chicago / São Paulo Underground (Mazurek, Guilherme Granado, Mauricio Takara)
Style: Cosmic Jazz, Psychedelic Fusion
Vibes: Advenure, Epic, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Mysterious
Pharoah & the Underground – Primative Jupiter Read More »
Style: Weird Americana, American Primitive, Appalachian Folk
Vibes: Pastoral, Rootsy, Rural, Knotty, Spiritual, Meditative, Ragged, Twangy
Instrumentation: Banjo, Percussion, Piano, Vocals
Nathan Bowles – Whole & Cloven Read More »
Styles: Cosmic Folk, Fourth World, Tribal Ambient
Vibes: Ethereal, Meditative, Exploratory, Ancient-Futuristic, Hypnotic, Mysterious
Craig Leon – Anthology of Interplanetary Folk Music Vol. 2: The Canon Read More »
Style: Desert Blues, Psychedelic Trance Rock, Tishoumaren, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Hypnotic, Desert, Earthy, Psychedelic, Communal, Driving, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Riffs, Improvisation, Instrumental, Repetitive, Microtonal
Instrumentation: Homemade Percussion, Plywood Crate, 12-String Guitar, Shakers, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Viola, Trumpet, Saxophone (Baritone & Alto)
75 Dollar Bill – Wood / Metal / Plastic / Pattern / Rhythm / Rock Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Progressive Folk-Rock
Vibes: Occult, Forest, Medieval, Epic, Nocturnal, Mystical, Brooding, Witchy
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Progressive, Fuzzy, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Cello, Harp, Violin, Drums, Electric Bass
Fern Knight – Castings Read More »
Style: Art Rock, Orchestral-Rock, Electronic-Influenced, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibe: Lonely, Sterile, Cold, Depressive, Breakup, Introspective, Sad, Sombre, Reflective, Hypnotic, Motorik
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Polished, Orchestral, Pulse, Melodic, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool Read More »
Fursaxa & Helena Espvall
Style: Free Folk, Drone
Vibe: Ritualistic, Medieval, Nocturnal, Forest, Exploratory, Mysterious, Mystical, Religious, Occult, Cosmic, Witchy
Musical Qualities: Droney, Improvisation, Acoustic, Loops, Slow, Choral
Anahita – Tourmaline Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, EAI, Noise
Vibe: Cathartic, Visceral, Meditative, Powerful, Intense, Mournful, History, Personal, Political
Musical Qualities: Solo, Noisy, Loops, Distorted, Electro-Acoustic, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Tenor Saxophone, Effects, Voice
Patrick Shiroishi – Descension Read More »
Abridged version of a 24-hour recording from 2011
Style: Post-Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Experimental Rock, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Cold, Apocalyptic, Desolate, Ominous, Mournful, Sombre, Mysterious, Existential, Rainy, Spacey, Melancholy, Nihilistic, Haunting, Hypnotic, Lonely, Dreamy, Cerebral, Meandering, Greyscale, Dystopian
The Flaming Lips – 7 Skies H3 Read More »
Style: Ambient Pop, Progressive Electronic, Sound Sculpture, Downtempo
Moods: Urban, Surreal, Nocturnal, Cryptic, Mysterious, Retro-Futuristic, Hypnotic, Introspective, Motorik, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Vocal Manipulation, Studio-as-an-Instrument. Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Lush, Sampling
Nicholas Jaar – Sirens Read More »
“But stand brave, life-liver, bleeding out your days in the river of time.
Stand brave: time moves both ways, in the nullifying, defeating, negating, repeating joy of life.
The moment of your greatest joy sustains: not axe nor hammer, tumor, tremor, can take it away, and it remains.
And it pains me to say, I was wrong. Love is not a symptom of time. Time is just a symptom of love”
Joanna Newsom – Divers Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Slacker Rock, Shoegaze
Moods: Introspective, Lethargic, Existential, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Nocturnal, Rainy, Spacey
Musical Qualities: Slow, Noisy, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Riffs, Repetitive
Style: Trance-Rock, Psych, Jam Band
Vibes: Pastoral, Cinematic, Communal, Rural, Driving, Earthy, Hypnotic, Open, Peaceful, Psychedelic, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Slow, Dynamic, Instrumental, Repetitive, Jams, Riffs, Fuzzy, Atmospheric
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Art Pop, Chamber-Jazz
Vibes: Autumnal, Sombre, Introspective, Vaudeville, Lush, Sentimental, Theatric, Surreal, Storytelling, Haunting
Rustin Man – Drift Code Read More »
Style: Gnawa
Moods: Ceremonial, Spiritual, Communal, Hypnotic, Ritualistic, Nocturnal
Musical Qualities: Pulse, Acoustic, Chants, Percussive, Meditative, Repetitive
Maleem Mahmoud Ghania – Colours of the Night Read More »
Jarrett Gilgore (alto saxophone); Luke Stewart (upright bass); Ian McColm (drums)
with Dave Ballou (trumpet)
Style: Free Jazz
Moods: Adventurous, Earthy, Driving, Exploratory, Free, Energetic, Abstract, Colorful, Communal, Complex, Determined
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Ostinato, Polyrhythmic, Dense, Acoustic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Instrumental, Dynamic, Live Recording
Heart of the Ghost – Live at Rhizome Read More »
Style: Jazz (Spiritual, Avant-Garde, Folk), Modern Creative, Spirituals
Moods: Spiritual, Storytelling, Passionate, Reflective, Intertwined, Rootsy, Warm, Uplifting, Poetic, Communal
Musical Qualities: Suite, Progressive, Acoustic, Collage, Complex, Dense, Conducted Improvisation, Thematic,
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone, Group Vocals, Wordspeak, Operatic Vocals, Piano, Trumpet, Upright Bass, Drums
Matana Roberts – Coin Coin Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Cosmic Country, Dream Folk
Moods: Contemplative, Peaceful, Spiritual, Existential, Flowing, Soothing, Ethereal, Road Trip, Cosmic, Dreamy
Musical Qualities: Lush, Slow, Lyrical, Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies
Jakob Battick – To Be Born Again & Again Read More »
Style: Drone Pop, Shoegaze, Noise Pop, Dream Pop, Tape Music
Moods: Ethereal, Hypnotic, Warm, Sedated, Blissful, Deconstructed, Tender, Summer, Romantic, Peaceful, Passionate, Dreamy, Meditative, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Loops, Washy, Lush, Melodic, Noisy, Sampling, Dense, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma – On the Echoing Green Read More »
Styles: Slacker Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Bedroom Pop, Singer/Songwriter
Moods: Introspective, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Reflective, Kaleidoscopic, Warm, Melancholy, Intimate, Whimsical, Nostalgic, Eclectic, Heartfelt, Psychedelic, Summer, Existential
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Riffs, Home Recording, Melodic, Vocal Manipulation, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Styles: Math Rock, Surf Punk, Psych, Prog, Noise Pop
Moods: Sunny, Playful, Energetic, Surreal, Intricate, Bombastic, Eclectic, Spontaneous, Chaotic, Joyful
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Uncommon Time Signatures, Progressive, Riffs, Noisy, Dynamic, Complex
Tera Melos – Patagonian Rats Read More »
Styles: Art Pop, Progressive Songwriter, Ambient Pop, Chamber-Jazz (Influenced)
Moods: Nocturnal, Surreal, Elegant, Ethereal, Observational, Flowing, Alienation, Cryptic, Disaffected, Lonely, Longing, Melancholy, Mysterious, Poetic, Romantic, Winter
Musical Qualities: Lush, Orchestral, Progressive, Vocal Harmonies, Lyrical, Dynamic, Complex, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Instrumentation: Keyboards, Piano, Upright Bass, Violin, Cello, Drums, Saxophone, Trombone, Percussion, Group Vocals
Julia Holter – Loud City Song Read More »
Side A (Deerhoof): Noise Pop, Fuzzy, Warm, Sentimental, Playful, Uplifting, Catchy
Side B (Half Waif): Art Pop, Hypnotic, Sentimental, Polished, Warm, Repetitive
Deerhoof / Half Waif – Less Artists More Condos #4 Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Jazz, Free-Psych, Post-Rock
Moods: Ritualistic, Mysterious, Serpentine, Nocturnal, Exploratory, Desert, Moody, Spiritual, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Thematic, Collective Improvisation, Atmospheric, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Drums, Tabla, Electric Piano, Chants, Trumpet, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Bass, Harmonica, Gong, Cello, Upright Bass, Flute, Organ, Piano, Bells, Teponaztli, Tambourine, Viola
Style: Ambient, Dream-Folk, Drone Pop
Moods: Melancholy, Nocturnal, Cosmic, Grainy, Contemplative, Lethargic, Meditative, Peaceful, Intimate, Ethereal, Loner, Haunting, Dreamy, Hazy, Meandering, Monochrome, Murky, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Droney, Lo-Fi, Home Recording, Loops, Simple, Slow, Soft, Solo
Grouper – A I A: Alien Observer Read More »
Style: Avant-Prog, Math Rock
Moods: Visceral, Angular, Hypnotic, Heavy, Deconstructed, Cold, Bombastic
Musical Qualities: Dissonant, Loops, Uncommon Time Signatures, Riffs, Percussive, Instrumental, Dynamic, Improvisation, Noisy, Repetitive, Rhythmic
Ahleuchatistas – Arrebato Read More »
Anguish is a collaboration between German improvisers Mats Gustafsson & Andres Werliin of the Fire! Orchestra, Hans Joachim Irmler of FaUst, and Will Brooks & Mike Mare of industrial hip-hop legends Dälek.
Style: Industrial Hip-Hop, Dark Jazz, Post-Industrial, Experimental
Moods: Dystopian, Aggressive, Urban, Poetic, Political, Revolutionary, Cerebral, Existential, Sombre, Dark, Depressive, Cold, Mechanical, Heavy, Apocalyptic, Moody, Brooding, Conscious, Abstract, Cryptic, Industrial, Nocturnal, Ominous, Raw, Philosophical
Musical Qualities: Beats, Dissonant, Noisy, Improvisation, Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Instrumentation: Rapping, Sampler, Tenor Saxophone, Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Electronics, Effect Processing, Vocal Processing
Style: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Country-Psych, Roots Rock
Moods: Reflective, Western, Road Trip, Desert, Warm, Groovy, Laid Back, Cinematic, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Dub Production, Melodic, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Organ, Drum Machine, Slide Guitars (Pedal Steel & Lap Steel), Harmonica, Synthesizers, Saxophone, Drums, Electric Bass
Scott Hirsch – Blue Rider Songs Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Noise Pop, Experimental Rock
Moods: Chaotic, Anthemic, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Surreal, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Melodic, Percussive, Polyrhythmic, Dense, Repetitive
The Ancient-Future continuum collapses, beginning with the primordial electro-jazz ooze of “Apes & Ages”. A complex cybernetic web of futurhythmachines, modular synthesis, and free jazz improvisations of the 18 minute title track
Hieroglyphic Being & J.I.T.U. Ahn-Sahm-Buhl – We Are Not the First Read More »
Style: Free Jazz
Moods: Reflective, Spontaneous, Hypnotic, Responsive, Contemplative, Exploratory, Kinetic, Open
Musical Qualities: Free Improvisation, Dynamic, Acoustic, Live, Instrumentation
Joe McPhee & Chris Corsano – Under a Double Moon Read More »
Style: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Alt-Country
Moods: Drifter, Surreal, Poetic, Twangy, Colorful, Eccentric, Sunny, Uplifting, Playful, Observational, Contemplative, Warm, Rural, Sentimental, Storytelling
Jim White – Waffles, Triangles & Jesus Read More »
Style: Appalachian Folk
Moods: Spring, Pastoral, Morning, Warm, Nature, Rootsy, Flowing, Airy
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Melodic, Soft, Fingerstyle
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Field Recordings, Vocal Harmonies
The Baird Sisters – Until You Find Your Green Read More »
Style: “Imaginary Folk”, Free Folk, Avant-Folk, Ritual-Psych
Moods: Mysterious, Ritualistic, Exploratory, Surreal, Tribal, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Shadowy
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Complex, Polyrhythmic, Acoustic, Percussive, Progressive, Improvisation
Širom – Svet, ki spe?e konju cvet (A Universe That Roasts Blossoms for a Horse) Read More »
Style: Psych, Free-Rock, Noise Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Energetic, Desert, Thorny, Chaotic, Psychedelic, Serpentine, Western
Musical Qualities: Shred, Fuzzy, Improvisation, Instrumental, Noisy
Rangda – False Flag Read More »
Style: EAI, Post-Minimalism, Psychedelic Experimental
Moods: Earthy, Visceral, Hallucinogenic, Tangled, Hypnotic, Surreal, Knotty, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Electro-Acoustic, Pulse, Experimental Vocalizations, Improvisation, Repetitive
Instrumentation: Flute, Vocals & Keyboards, all processed through stereo delay effects
Ka Baird – Respires Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Heartland Rock
Moods: Breezy, Warm, Road Trip, Carefree, Sunny, Uplifting, Peaceful, Anthemic
Personnel:
Steve Gunn – Guitar, Vocals; Jim Elkington – Guitar, Dobro; John Truscinksi – Drums; Nathan Bowles – Percussion, Pian; Justin Tripp – Electric Bass; Jason Meagher – Electric Bass; Hans Chew – Wurlitzer
Steve Gunn – Ancient Jules Read More »
“I am not me” the chorus sings repeatedly, a spell to dissolve the ego and deconstruct the myth of American individualism, leaving fertile ground for a collective vision of abundance to bloom. The open-door band of multi-instrumentalists shakily weave through a suite of haunting drone seances, raggedly tender folk sing-a-longs, liberated group improvisations and triumphant post-rock discord. Once again Jackie-O Motherfucker continues their forward march to a beautiful anarchic world without losing touch with its roots in the weird American underground.
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Bloom Read More »
Style: Free Psych, Shoegaze, Space Rock, Noise Rock, Jam Band
Moods: Mysterious, Desert, Nocturnal, Cathartic, Cryptic, Primordial, Murky, Ethereal, Lethargic, Meandering, Melancholy, Hypnotic
Musical Qualities: Washy, Collective Improvisation, Fuzzy, Repetitive, Jams, Slow, Droney, Noisy, Climactic, Riffs
Bardo Pond | Yo La Tengo – Parallelograms Read More »
Style: Loner Folk, Ambient Folk, Experimental Songwriter, Slowcore
Moods: Introspective, Dreamy, Melancholy, Intimate, Hypnotic, Autumnal, Flowing, Airy, Contemplative, Mysterious, Nocturnal, Reflective, Tender, Depressive, Eerie, Ominous (A2)
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Repetitive, Lyrical, Slow, Soft
Richard Youngs – Amplifying Host Read More »
Style: Avant-Rock, Experimental Songwriter
Moods: Cryptic, Knotty, Philosophical, Deconstructed, Angular, Enigmatic, Mysterious, Moody, Contemplative, Suspenseful, Surreal, Reflective
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Complex, Progressive, Improvisation, Resonant
David Grubbs – The Plain Where the Palace Stood Read More »
Features Masaki Batoh, Ben Lamar Gay, Jim Becker,
Style: Space Ambient, Progressive Electronic, Kosmische, New Age
Moods: Meditative, Cosmic, Peaceful, Warm, Intertwined, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Pulse, Instrumental, Progressive, Atmospheric, Washy, Droney
Instrumentation: Analogue Synthesizers, Organ, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Cornet
Bitchin Bajas – Bajas Fresh Read More »
Style: Chamber Pop, Ambient Pop
Moods: Sentimental, Bittersweet, Mellow, Reflective, Ethereal, Flowing, Dreamy, Passionate, Sad
Musical Qualities: Soft, Slow, Lush, Lyrical, Polished, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Drums, Trumpet, Upright Bass, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Cello, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
The Antlers – Familiars Read More »
Style: Organic Beat Music, Bedroom Gospel, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Heartfelt, Raw, Sombre, Spiritual, Flowing, Passionate, Mournful, Mysterious, Haunting, Cathartic, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Home Recording, Collage, Beats, Improvisation, Solo, Loose, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Lo-fi
Instrumentation: Clarinet, Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion, Drums
Angel Bat David – The Oracle Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Synth Pop, Trip-Hop
Moods: Bittersweet, Sentimental, Warm, Romantic
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Polished Production
Sharon Van Etten – Remind Me Tomorrow Read More »
Style: Folk Pop, Dream-Folk, Progressive Pop, Slowcore
Vibe: Spring, Warm, Intertwined, Ethereal, Introspective, Cryptic, Poetic, Misty, Gentle, Soothing, Bittersweet
Musical Qualities: Lush, Polished, Melodic, Progressive
Style: Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Acid Folk, Americana
Moods: Reflective, Spring, Tender, Sunny, Warm, Breezy, Romantic, Intimate, Rustic, Bright, Contemplative, Fantasy, Introspective, Poetic, Retro, Uplifting, Mellow
P.G. Six – Starry Mind Read More »
Style: Ambient Jazz, Minimalism, Drone
Moods: Peaceful, Meditative, Elegant, Patient, Soothing, Nocturnal, Focused, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Slow, Sparse, Minimalistic, Lo-fi, Thematic, Improvisation, Live
Rob Mazurek – Alternate Moon Cycles Read More »
Style: Spiritual Metal, Stoner Rock, Mantra Drone, Heavy Psych
Moods: Meditative, Epic, Spiritual, Sombre, Stoned
Musical Qualities: Live, Slow, Heavy, Riffs, Chants, Repetitive, Dynamic
Style: Country-Psych, Folk-Funk, Jam Band
Vibe: Aquatic, Summer, Warm, Groovy, Spacey, Laid Back, Playful, Stoned
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Loose, Lo-Fi
Wet Tuna – Water Weird Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Folk Rock
Moods: Road Trip, Reflective, Earthy, Observational, Deadpan, Poetic, Contemplative, Existential, Morning, Storytelling
Bill Callahan – Apocalypse Read More »
Style: Ambient
Vibe: Enveloping, Intricate, Reflective, Dreamy
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Melodic, Sampling, Tape Hiss, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Looping
fightmaster – sunday driver Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Mystical, Longing, Retro, Fuzzy, Sentimental, Warm, Nocturnal, Ancient, Mysterious, Eclectic
The Silence – The Silence Read More »
Style: Post-Bop
Moods: Elegant, Intertwined, Airy, Longing, Responsive, Tender, Peaceful, Communal
Musical Qualities: Ballads, Improvisation, Thematic, Acoustic, Melodic, Complex
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Tenor Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Drums
Joshua Abrams’ Cloud Script Read More »
Style: Gothic Americana, Neo-Folk, Post-Rock
Moods: Brooding, Existential, Shadowy, Eerie, Sombre, Spiritual, Apocalyptic, Contemplative, Cryptic, Hypnotic, Focused, Nihilistic, Patient, Philosophical, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Slow, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Repetitive, Lyrical, Droney, Rhythmic, Atmospheric
Swans – leaving meaning. Read More »
Distorted ghosts of past love and futures lost haunt the spaces between these woozy, blown-out guitar loops and the fragmented rhythms of decaying drums machines. Occasional bursts of noise tear through the sedating static of bittersweet nostalgia.
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma – A Year With 13 Moons Read More »
Style: Psych-Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Acid Folk
Vibe: Aquatic, Ethereal, Peaceful, Hallucinogenic, Reflective, Hypnotic, Mellow, Surreal, Uplifting, Warm, Existential
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Soft, Melodic, Atmospheric, Vocal Fx, Analogue Recording
Avey Tare – Cows on Hourglass Pond Read More »
Style: Industrial Noise Rock, Mathcore-Influenced
Vibe: Misanthropic, Aggressive, Pessimistic, Ominous, Cathartic, Apocalyptic, Powerful, Dark, Nihilistic, Mechanical, Angsty, Dystopian
Musical Qualities: Dissonant, Heavy, Noisy, Dense, Lyrical
Daughters – You Won’t Get What You Want Read More »
Style: Ethereal Country, Psychedelic Folk, Slowcore, Singer-Songwriter, Dream Pop
Vibe: Enchanting, Dreamy, Hypnotic, Forest, Wistful, Brooding, Western, Nocturnal, Sensual, Lethargic, Soothing, Melancholy, Reflective, Autumnal, Ethereal, Desert, Romantic, Bittersweet, Spectral
Musical Qualities: Slow, Lush, Soft, Atmospheric, Vocal Harmonies, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Slide Guitar, Vibraphone, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Drums, Cello
Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions – Until the Hunter Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Math Rock, Free Rock
Vibe: Desert, Serpentine, Epic, Adventure, Intertwined, Energetic, Bombastic, Mystical
Musical Qualities: Shredding, Riffs, Improvisation, Dynamic, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Noisy
Rangda – Formerly Extinct Read More »
Style: Free-Folk, Ritual-Drone
Vibe: Nature, Mystical, Ritualistic, Dreamy, Forest, Hallucinogenic, Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Sombre
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Droney, Repetitive, Mantra, Electroacoustic
Instrumentation: Harmonium, Vocals, Guitar, Harp, Cello, Flute
Fursaxa – Mycorrhizae Realm Read More »
Style: Mystical Folk
Vibe: Forest, Poetic, Hypnotic, Meditative, Ritualistic, Nocturnal, Ancient, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies, Suite, Field Recordings, Chants, Spoken Word
Instrumentation: Banjo, Percussion, Vocals, Flute, Nylon Guitar
Fountainsun – Music Today Read More »
Produced by El-P
Style: Southern Hip-Hop
Vibe: Urban, Bombastic, Confident, Political, Futuristic, Playful, Rebellious, Aggressive
Killer Mike – R.A.P. Music [Deluxe Edition] Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter
HGM Side: Americana, Warm, Contemplative, Sunny, Rural, Passionate, Spiritual, Introspective
Chapman Side: Chamber Folk, Melancholy, Morning, Mellow, Autumnal, Reflective, Storytelling
Hiss Golden Messenger / Michael Chapman – Parallelogram Read More »
Style: Hardcore Hip-Hop, Psychedelic Hip-Hop
Vibe: Hedonistic, Personal, Sexual, Vulgar, Manic, Playful, Introspective, Depressive, Nihilistic, Aggressive, Anxious, Dark, Stoned, Storytelling, Urban, Surreal, Disturbing, Existential, Sarcastic
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Lyrical
Style: Free Jazz
Vibe: Spiritual, Conversational, Searching, Abstract, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Duo Improvisation, Dynamic, Instrumental, Acoustic, Loose, Live Recording, Repetition, Dissonant, Improvised Minimalism
Matana Roberts / Pat Thomas – The Truth Read More »
Style: Spiritual Folk, Outsider Folk
Vibe: Mystical, Pantheistic, Contemplative, Uplifting, Enchanting, Intimate, Heartfelt, Forest, Ritualistic, Meditative, Morning, Warm, Storytelling
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Suite, Spoken Word, Melodic, Lyrical
Instrumentation: 12-String Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Marimba, Vibraphone, Vocal Harmonies, Gong, Percussion, Shakuhachi,
Fountainsun – Sweep the Temple Read More »
Style: Swamp Psych, Southern Gothic, Country Drone
Vibe: Haunting, Murky, Brooding, Bluesy, Adventure
Musical Qualities: Droney, Suite, Improvisation, Crescendo, Modal
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Organ, Grendel Drone Commander, Drums
Jenks Miller and Rose Cross NC – Blues for WHAT Read More »
Style: New Age, Ambient Jazz, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Healing, Woozy, Personal, Ethereal, Soothing, Intimate, Hypnotic, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Spoken Word, Soft, Slow, Electroacoustic, Field Recordings, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Instrumentation: Saxophone (w/ FX), Synthesizers, Piano, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Flute
Joseph Shabason – Anne Read More »
Style: Gothic Drone-Folk, Mystical Americana, Ritual-Psych
Vibe: Shadowy Spiritual Journey; Western Ghost Stories; Backporch Mysticism;
Apocalyptic, Cathartic, Haunting, Rustic, Ritualistic, Loner, Dark, Perilous, Murky, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Droney, Suite, Improvisation, Thematic, Dynamic, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Harmonium, Organ, Vocals, Percussion
Horseback – Piedmont Apocrypha Read More »
Vibe: Visceral, Driving, Muscular, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Angular
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Rhythmic, Noisy, Dynamic
Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Zubberdust! Read More »
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Abstract Groove, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Futuristic, Menacing, Exploratory, Kinetic, Ominous, Spacey, Energetic, Colorful, Surreal, Suspenseful, Adventure
Musical Qualities: Duo Improvisation, Thematic, Instrumental, Electro-Acoustic, Percussive, Rhythmic, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Drums, Synthesizers, Electronics
Style: Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Adventure, Epic, Mysterious, Fuzzy, Psychedelic, Retro, Energetic, Propulsive
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Jams, Progressive
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Organ, Saxophone, Electric Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Flute, Tanpura
The Silence – Hark the Silence Read More »
Style: Modern Creative, Chamber Jazz, Experimental Big Band, Great Black Music, Avant-Garde Classical
Vibe: Communal, Triumphant, Suspenseful, History, Eclectic, Colorful, Intricate, Ritualistic, Patient, Open, Complex, Theatric
Musical Qualities: Poly-Free Improvisation, Dynamic, Collective, Progressive Structures, Technical, Orchestral, Percussive, Reductionism, Suite, Polyphonic
Instrumentation: Trumpets, Upright Bass, Spoken Word, Operatic Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Saxophone, Cello, Violin, Viola
The Art Ensemble of Chicago – We Are On the Edge Read More »
Style: Tishoumaren, Desert Blues
Vibe: Desert, Hypnotic, Journeying, Spiritual, Flowing, Psychedelic, Mellow, Communal, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Slow, Group Vocals, Repetitive, Percussive, Rhythmic
Tinariwen – Amadjar Read More »
Style: Gangsta Rap
Vibe: Cinematic, Crime, Confident, Aggressive, Storytelling, Urban, Groovy, Warm, Hedonistic, Summer, Vulgar, Introspective, Triumphant, Dusty
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Technical, Rhythmic, Lush
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata Read More »
Style: Art Rock, Progressive Pop, Post-Punk
Influences: Krautrock, No Wave, Afrobeat, Funk
Vibe: Driving, Muscular, Motorik, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Primal, Epic, Messy
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Noisy, Progressive
Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Pas pire pop [I ? You So Much]?? Read More »
