Style: Loner Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk
Vibes: Reflective, Gentle, Airy, Soothing, Intimate, Dreamy, Contemplative, Peaceful, Philosophical, Introspective, Foggy, Morning, Therapeutic
Musical Qualities: Soft, Acoustic, Sparse, Polished, Melodic
Six Organs of Admittance – Time is Glass Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Krautrock, Free Psych
Vibes: Mysterious, Exploratory, Murky, Visceral, Confident, Nocturnal, Groovy, Raw, Suspenseful, Psychedelic, Surreal
Music Qualities: Collective, Improvisation, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Lo-Fi, Jams, Live Recording
Can – Horror Trip in the Paperhouse [Bootleg] Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Post-Rock, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Drifting, Weary, Longing, Celestial, Melancholy, Summer Nights, Patient, Responsive, Flowing, Sombre, Passionate, Kinetic
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Loose, Melodic, Slow, Atmospheric, Improvisation
Dirty Three – Whatever You Love, You Are Read More »
Vibes: Ethereal, Communal, Healing, Flowing, Heartfelt, Devotional, Conscious, Utopian, Warm, Intertwined, Spiritual, Uplifting, Sombre, Nature, Peaceful, Sentimental, Comforting, Compassionate, Psychedelic
Brother Ahh – Move Ever Onwards Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Kosmische Folk, Progressive Folk
Vibes: Pastoral, Flowing, Surreal, Dreamy, Warm, Psychedelic, Sunny, Fantasy, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Progressive, Vocal Harmonies, Lush, Raga-Influenced
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Pop, Jazz-Folk
Vibes: Passionate, Conversational, Soothing, Reflective, Romantic, Warm, Existential, Bittersweet, Introspective, Spring, Uplifting, Nature, Mellow, Sentimental, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Melodic, Soft, Vocal Harmonies
Joni Mitchell – For the Roses Read More »
Style: Analogue Electronic, Kosmische, Minimal Synth
Vibes: Glossy, Optimistic, Soothing, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Sleek, Urban, Focused, Ethereal, Motorik, Futuristic, Uplifting
Cluster – Zuckerzeit Read More »
Style: Creative Music, Avant Chamber Music
Vibes: Cryptic, Suspenseful, Mystical, Cerebral, Responsive, Numerological, Angular, Contemplative, Philosophical, Intertwined, Abstract, Intricate, Knotty
Anthony Braxton with Robert Schumann String Quartet Read More »
Style: Chamber Folk, Norse Folk, Scottish Folk
Vibes: Nature, Flowing, Mythic, Animist, Contemplative, Poetic, Rootsy, Warm, Autumnal, Mellow, Mystical, Somber
Alasdair Roberts og Völvur – The Old Fabled River Read More »
Style: Collage-Pop, Glitch-Folk, Plunderphonics
Vibe: Surreal, Psychedelic, Peaceful, Cerebral, Meditative, Philosophical, Spiritual, Uplifting, Warm, Playful, Hallucinogenic
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Electro-Acoustic, Melodic, Sound Collage, Vocal Manipulation
The Books – Lost and Safe Read More »
deep rotations from 2023
Settled Dust: 2023 Retrospective Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation
Vibes: Suspenseful, Exploratory, Murky, Mysterious, Impressionistic
Instrumentation: Cello, Violin, Trumpet, Piano Harp
Musical Qualities: Droney, Atonal, Dynamic, Electro-Acoustic, Collective Improvisation, Live Recording
Lori Goldston / AF Jones / Greg Kelley / Austin Larkin – Miasms Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Drone, Free Improvisation, Minimalism
Vibes: Ritualistic, Suspenseful, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Meditative
Musical Qualities: Just Intonation, Resonant Overtones, Slow, Sustained Drones, Collective Improvisation
Tony Conrad, Arnold Dreyblatt, Jim O’Rourke – Tonic 19-01-2001 Read More »
featuring Oren Ambarchi, Konrad Sprenger, Joachim Schütz
On the surface….
Style: Ecstatic Minimalism, Totalism
Vibes: Hypnotic, Visceral, Ecstatic, Meditative
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Computer-Controlled Electric Guitar, Percussion
Arnold Dreyblatt – Resolve Read More »
Style: Drone, Psychedelic Electronic
Vibes: Woozy, Forest, Exploratory, Earthy, Washy, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Murky, Rhizomatic
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Improvisation, Lo-Fi, Loops, Slow, Pulse, Analogue, Atmospheric
Water Shrews – Forest Faces Read More »
Style: Drone, Free Improvisation, Psychedelic Ambient
Vibes: Journeying, Amorphous, Introspective, Woozy, Exploratory, Earthy, Washy, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Murky, Rhizomatic
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Improvisation, Lo-Fi, Loops, Slow, Pulse, Analogue, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Keyboards, Electric Guitar, Electronics, Synthesizers, Field Recordings
Water Shrews – Widening Spaces Read More »
Style: Drone, Free Folk
Vibes: Meditative, Forest, Peaceful, Contemplative, Nature, Soothing, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Harmonium, Hammered Dulcimer, Electronics, Acoustic Guitar
Style: Electroacoustic, Ambient Americana
Vibes: Reflective, Personal, Tender, Desert, Conversational, Haunting, Meditative, Western, Sombre, Rural, Mellow, Meandering, Intimate, Heartfelt
Andrew Weathers – A Cardinal with a Sign of Blood Read More »
Vibes: Mystical, Visceral, Ceremonial, Psychedelic, Serpentine, Cosmic, Ritualistic, Raw, Surreal, Spiritual, Rebellious, Mythic, Colorful, Devotional
Instrumentation: Throat Singing, Electronics, Bass Clarinet, Percussion, Synthesizers
Arrington de Dionyso – Sacred Mushroom Songs Read More »
Style: EAI, Reductionism
Vibes: Meditative, Desert, Ecological, Desolate, Meandering, Lonely, Contemplative, Morning, Intimate, Lethargic, Primordial, Raw, Restrained
Musical Qualities: Graphic Score, Sparse, Slow, Soft, Instrumental, Improvisation, Dissonant, Electro-Acoustic
Instrumentation: Field Recording, Viola, Small Objects
Cassia Streb – Marginal Habitats Read More »
Style: Sound Collage, Electroacoustic, Ambient
Vibes: Mystical, Amorphous, Aquatic, Haunting, Suspenseful, Mysterious, Exploratory
Musical Qualities: Field Recordings, Spoken Word, Collage, Atmospheric, Electro-Acoustic, Droney
Merche Blasco / Derek Baron – Travesía / The Matrix Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Ritual Folk
Vibes: Haunting, Witchy, Occult, Hypnotic, Intimate, Eerie, Tender, Poetic, Nocturnal, Sensual, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Slow, Soft, Lyrical, Acoustic, Sparse, Solo, Live Recording
Jaköb Battick – Goat-Horned Moon Live Read More »
Style & Influences: Ritual Drone, Spectralism, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Haunting, Ritualistic, Ominous, Forest, Murky, Eerie, Suspenseful, Pagan, Menacing
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Acoustic, Microtonal, Slow, Droney
Tongue Depressor & John McCowen – Blame Tuning 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 »
On the surface…
Style: Mystical Folk, Folk Baroque
Vibes: Journeying, Meditative, Ritualistic, Flowing, Nature, Warm, Devotional, Peaceful, Contemplative, Hypnotic, Eclectic
Duncan Park – Traveller’s Peace Read More »
Style: Dream Pop, Post-Rock, Noise Pop
Vibes: Hypnotic, Ethereal, Cozy, Conversational, Motorik, Bittersweet, Dreamy, Eclectic, Existential, Intimate, Mellow, Nocturnal, Warm, Reflective
Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World Read More »
Style: Ritualistic Drone-Jazz
Vibes: Cathartic, Ecstatic, Visceral, Mystical, Ritualistic, Transcendent
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Synthesizers, Drums, Harmonium, Upright Bass
Eniks Cave – Seven Heavenly Palaces Read More »
Stimulus Overconclusion wastes no time in launching you into an otherwordly space where even familiar textures feel alien and mysterious. Throughout the first side, aquatic percussion loops on tabla or drums are submerged in strange electronic smears and warbly acoustic strings & flutes, suggesting a shapeshifting noise-folk beat tape. The flip side features overcompressed drum blasts, fractured noise rock and sci-fi electronics.
Recommended if you dig Nuke Watch, Fourth World, or This Heat
(Blouseusa) – Stimulus Overnclusion Read More »
Style: Post-Industrial, Bagandan Drums, Industrial Techno
Vibes: Futuristic, Aggressive, Mechanical, Ominous, Dystopian, Ritualistic, Rebellious, Visceral, Disorienting
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Distorted, Percussive, Heavy, Noisy, Dense, Collage
Nihiloxica – Source of Denial Read More »
Style: Rock Opera, Classic Rock
Vibes: Angsty, Triumphant, Adolescent, Rebellious, Dramatic, Alienation, Hedonistic, Bittersweet, Bombastic, Energetic
Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Melodic, Thematic, Conceptual, Progressive
The Who – Quadrophenia Read More »
On the Surface
Style: Cool Jazz, Third Stream, Progressive Big Band
Vibes: Elegant, Aquatic, Romantic, Spring, Joyful, Mellow, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Orchestral, Acoustic, Suite, Lush, Melodic, Instrumental
Miles Davis & Gil Evans – Miles Ahead Read More »
LPx2, Domino Recordings, 2003 / 2008 repress featuring Karen Mantler, Annie Whitehead, Gilad Atzman, David Gilmour, Brian Eno, Paul Weller ON THE SURFACE Style: Progressive Pop, Jazz-Rock, Canterbury Scene Vibes: Surreal, Sombre, Conscious, Dystopian, Ethereal, Ominous, Absurd, Colorful, Gloomy, Mournful, Plaintive, Restrained Themes: Liberation, History, War, Political (Anti-imperialist Critique, Socialism), Existential, Philosophical Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards,
Robert Wyatt – Cuckooland Read More »
This review was recently published as part of Bedcrumbshow newsletter (issue 002), follow them on substack to get updates from our music & radio community “How long can I pretend that music’s more relevant than fighting for a socialist world?” -Robert Wyatt (from Matching Mole’s “Gloria Gloom”) In this thorough biography on the influential singer
Different Every Time – the Authorised Biography of Robert Wyatt [book review] Read More »
Style: Emo Pop, Indie
Vibes: Sentimental, Bittersweet, Lonely, Nostalgic, Breakup, Reflective, Sad, Longing
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Melodic, Polished, Dynamic, Lyrical
Death Cab For Cutie – Trasatlanticism Read More »
Gastr Del Sol is David Grubbs & Jim O’Rourke
featuring Tony Conrad, Mats Gustafsson, John McEntire, etc
Vibes: Cryptic, Deconstructed, Existential, Surreal, Restrained, Plaintive, Hypnotic, Suspenseful, Active Listening
Gastr Del Sol – Upgrade & Afterlife 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 »
Style: Folk Baroque, British Folk, Acoustic Blues
Vibes: Intertwined, Rootsy, Pastoral, Breezy, Playful, Bluesy, Intricate, Uplifting
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Vocal Harmonies, Drums, Acoustic Guitars
Style: Great Black Music, Free Improvisation, Solo Percussion
Vibes: Ritualistic, Sunny, Colorful, Hypnotic, Spiritual, Passionate, Tribal
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Acoustic, Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Sparse, Atmospheric
Famoudou Don Moye – Sun Percussion Read More »
Personnel: Lester Bowie, Arthur Blythe, Amina Myers, Malachi Favors, Phillip Wilson
Style: Free Jazz, Gospel, Post-Bop
Vibes: Uplifting, Passionate, Sunny, Spiritual Energetic, Flowing, Driving, Kinetic, Exploratory, Colorful
Lester Bowie – The 5th Power Read More »
On Halloween 2019, I recorded my first ever vinyl mix, only shared via email to a few friends. This collection of ominous, spine chilling sounds is now available to all who dare listen, including horror soundtracks, witchy metal, murder ballads and post-industrial nightmares.
Eldritch Echoes [Halloween Mixtape 10.31.19] Read More »
Style: Glitch-Folk, Collage Folk, American Primitivism, Ambient Americana
Vibes: Apocalyptic, Pastoral, Hypnotic, Reflective, Sombre, Ominous, Meditative
Themes: Ecology, Weather Events, Climate Breakdown, Political
Daniel Bachman – Almanac Behind 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.
Style: Free Jazz, World Jazz, Organic Music
Vibes: Communal, Utopian, Energetic, Driving, Summer, Intertwined, Chaotic, Psychedelic
Don Cherry – The Summer House Sessions Read More »
Style: IDM, Glitch, Experimental Electronic, Generative
Vibes: Metallic, Wet, Mechanical, Cold, Woozy, Disorienting, Surreal, Abstract, Spectral, Complex, Futuristic, Hypnotic, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Monochromatic, Detached
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Glitchy, Digital, Percussive, Dissonant, Dense, Instrumental
Autechre – Confield Read More »
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: Progressive Country, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Storytelling, Reflective, Passionate, Energetic, Warm, Anthemic, Playful, Cosmic, Twangy, Heartfelt, Breakup
Michael Murphey – Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir Read More »
with Lester Bowie, John Abercrombie, Eddie Gomez
Style: Progressive Jazz, ECM-Style Fusion
Vibes: Adventurous, Triumphant, Ethereal, Mysterious, Playful, Complex, Impressionistic, Energetic
Jack DeJohnette – New Directions Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Free-Psych, Krautrock
Vibes: Primordial, Ritualistic, Cosmic, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Spiritual, Primal, Eerie, Psychedelic, Spacey, Hypnotic
Ash Ra Tempel – Ash Ra tempel Read More »
Style: Mystical Folk, Free Folk
Vibes: Ecstatic, Ritualistic, Poetic, Passionate, Spiritual, Cosmic, Meditative, Psychedelic, Alchemical
Daniel “Belteshazzar” Higgs – Metempsychotic Melodies Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Chamber Jazz
Vibes: Playful, Intertwined, Angular, Colorful, Abstract, Complex, Exploratory, Knotted, Triumphant
Style: British Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Vibes: Contemplative, Bittersweet, Longing, Pastoral, Twangy, Eclectic, Melancholy, Rainy, Warm
Michael Chapman – Rainmaker Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Punk, Experimental Rock
Vibes: Visceral, Rebellious, Mystical, Cathartic, Anti-Colonial, Raw, Passionate, Surreal, Colorful, Cryptic, Eccentric, Ecstatic, Energetic, Knotted, Political, Serpentine, Spiritual
Old Time Relijun – Musicking Read More »
Style: Hip-Hop [Abstract, East Coast, Progressive Boom-Bap]
Vibes: Sci-Fi, Cryptic, Futuristic, Bittersweet, Apocalyptic, Confident, Playful, Conceptual, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Beats, Rhythmic, Lush, Lo-Fi, Melodic
King Geedorah – Take Me to Your Leader Read More »
Style: Prog, Jazz-Rock, Canterbury Scene
Vibes: Driving, Playful, Political, Eccentric, Energetic, Complex, Triumphant
Themes: Socialist Revolution, Communism (Maoism), Atheism, Existential
Matching Mole – Little Red Record Read More »
with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Here & Now
Style: Cosmic Punk, Space Rock, Psych
Vibes: Cosmic, Rebellious, Raw, Energetic, Eccentric, Playful, Driving, Theatric, Epic, Anarchic
Planet Gong – Live Floating Anarchy 1977 Read More »
Tashi Dorji, Thom Nguyen, Efrim Menuck
Style: Free-Rock, Noise Rock, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Rebellious, Cathartic, Free, Hypnotic, Passionate, Angsty, Political, Dystopian, Liberation, Intense, Driving
Manas & E.M.M. – At House Unamerican Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Visceral, Triumphant, Cathartic, Ecstatic, Spiritual, Healing, Energetic, Knotted, Ritualistic, Complex, Exploratory, Mysterious, Kinetic, Multi-Directional, Chaotic, Driving
Brötzmann / Graves / Parker – Historic Music Past Tense Future Read More »
Style: Jazz-Rock, Abstract Funk, Psychedelic Soul
Vibes: Playful, Energetic, Eccentric, Urban, Uplifting, Groovy, Bombastic, Confident, Bluesy
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Fuzzy, Shred, Improvisation, Loose, Group Vocals
Tony Williams Lifetime – The Old Bum’s Rush Read More »
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: Free Improvisation, Experimental, Noise Rock
Vibes: Ecstatic, Visceral, Hypnotic, Somatic, Abstract, Passionate, Cathartic, Liberatory
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Percussive, Repetitive, Improvisation, Dissonant
Scalpy + Meanstreetz Read More »
Style: Appalachian Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Spiritual, Rootsy, Rural, Warm, Uplifting, Triumphant, Devotional, Spring
Joseph Allred – Branches and Leaves Read More »
Style: American Primitivism, Appalachian Raga
Vibes: Mysterious, Earthy, Flowing, Eerie, Knotted, Meditative, Rootsy, Nature, Haunting
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Modal, Virtuoso, Fingerstyle
Jack Rose – The Black Dirt Sessions Read More »
While this live broadcast was originally selected & sequenced spontaneously, it retrospectively appeared to move through some interesting movements. The introductory set of ambient pop & minimalist folk is followed by a long stretch of Japanese Psychedelia from four different decades. During the second hour we venture through jazz fission, abstract rap, and microtonal psych before closing the show with a trio of ethereal folk meditations.
Sonic Gnostic Research 01.10.24 [Bed Crumb Archives] Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Chamber Jazz
Vibes: Epic, Intense, Cathartic, Passionate, Driving, Energetic, Intertwined, Spiritual, Transcendent, Ominous, Triumphant, Powerful, Fiery, Cerebral
fLuXkit Vancouver (it’s suite but sacred) Read More »
Style: No Wave, Post-Punk, Experimental Rock, Noise Rock
Vibes: Angsty, Visceral, Hypnotic, Urban, Intertwined, Aggressive, Dystopian, Brooding, Cathartic, Cryptic, Dark, Moody, Ominous, Passionate, Raw
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Dissonant, Vocal Harmonies, Heavy, Lo-Fi
Ut – In gut’s House Read More »
Ethereal explorations and healing frequencies channeled through alternating LPs and cassettes.
Originally aired December 2023 on Bedcrumb Show
Migraine Daydreams, Vol. 2 [SGR 12.23 | Bedcrumb Show] Read More »
Style: Ritual Psych, Space Ambient, Drone
Vibes: Meditative, Cosmic, Ritualistic, Mysterious, Spiritual, Psychedelic, Hypnotic
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Sitar
Kawabata Makoto – Hosanna Mantra Read More »
Recorded September 1978 – May 1979 in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, & Germany
Style: Free-Psych, Krautrock, Prog, Jazz-Rock, Raga Rock, Arabic Folk
Vibes: Adventure, Communal, Triumphant, Exploratory, Warm, Psychedelic, Bluesy, Playful, Energetic, Spiritual
Style: Psychedelic Chamber Music, Free Folk, Neo-Medieval Folk, Dhrupad
Vibes: Mystical, Medieval, Nature, Alchemical, Flowing, Meditative, Ritualistic, Mysterious, Earthy, Occult
Instrumentation: Cello, Oboe, Percussion, Violin/Viola
LP, Celeste Recording, 1976 Style: Neo-Medieval Folk, Progressive Folk, Traditional [Appalachian, Celtic, European, Hymns] Vibes: Hypnotic, Flowing, Rootsy, Medieval, Passionate, Meditative, Peaceful Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Suite, Pulse Instrumentation: Voice, Hammered Dulcimer, Psalteries, Flute Tamboura, Ch’in
Dorothy Carter – Troubadour Read More »
Split LP featuring two raw, psychedelic bands from Japan – one side of Neon Knight’s wild & heavy psych and another side of ritualistic acid folk from Magick Lantern Cycle.
Style: Nyahbinghi, Roots Reggae, Dub
Vibes: Ceremonial, Devotional, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Rastafari, Uplifting, Conscious, Mystical, Meditative, Peaceful, Introspective, Philosophical, Warm, Utopian, Tribal, Summer
Dadawah – Peace and Love – Wadadasow Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Southern Gothic, Post-Rock
Vibes: Apocalyptic, Brooding, Mystical, Epic, Utopian, Theological
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Lyrical, Suite, Progressive
Joseph Allred – New Jerusalem Read More »
Style: Cosmic American Music, Folk-Funk, Country-Psych, Space Boogie
Vibes: Groovy, Hypnotic, Uplifting, Spacey, Carefree, Playful, Rural, Psychedelic, Romantic, Stoned, Summer, Dreamy
MV + EE – Green Ark Read More »
Styles & Influences: Cosmic Chamber-Jazz, Post-Rock, New Age, Progressive Electronic, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Ethereal, Epic, Soothing, Uplifting, Psychedelic, Hypnotic, Mystical, Nature, Cosmic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Washy, Improvisation, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Atmospheric, Dense
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Post-Rock, Trip-Hop, Ambient, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Hypnotic, Uplifting, Warm, Soothing, Summer, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Progressive, Rhythmic
Kieran Hebden & William Tyler – Darkness, Darkness Read More »
Styles: Oceanic Rock, Jazz-Rock, Dub, Post-Rock
Vibes: Focused, Cinematic, Hypnotic, Aquatic, Groovy, Western, Mellow
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Electric Guitar, Upright Bass, Drums, Keyboards
The Drift – Memory Drawings Read More »
Mysteries’ process-based guitar meditations feel like introspective encounters with the unknown, never diving into chaos but leading you safely to the edge for observation.
recommended if you dig Ashra, Durutti Column or Popol Vuh
Matt Baldwin – Mysteries [Review] Read More »
featuring Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, Clifford Jordan, Sonny Simmons, Prince Lasha, J. C. Moses, Eddie Khan
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Intertwined, Flowing, Uplifting, Warm, Flowing, Playful, Spring
Eric Dolphy – Musical Prophet (The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions) Read More »
with Jesse Sharps, Adele Sebastian, Horace Tapscott, etc
Style: Experimental Big Band, Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Communal, Uplifting, Ecstatic, Triumphant, Driving, Spiritual, Energetic, Cathartic, Complex, Groovy, Passionate, Warm
Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Flight 17 Read More »
Lineup: Alan Silva, Roscoe Mitchell, Robin Kenyatta, Don Moye, Steve Lacy, Jerome Cooper, Dave Burrell, Bernard Vitet, Alan Shorter, Joseph Jarman, Ronnie Beer, Michel Portal, Dieter Gewissler, Jouk Minor, Kent Carter, Irene Aebi, Oliver Johnson, Joachim Kuhn
Style: Cosmic Big-Band, Creative Music, Free Jazz
Vibes: Apocalyptic, Cosmic, Cathartic, Communal, Intense, Ritualistic, Entropic, Meditative, Spiritual, Mysterious, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Conducted Improvisation, Dense, Acoustic, Instrumental, Atonal, Orchestral, Active Listening, Complex, Noisy, Heavy, Progressive
Alan Silva and the Celestrial Communication Orchestra – Seasons Read More »
featuring members of Espers, The Eyesores & Jesse Sparhawk
Style: Acid Folk, Progressive Chamber-Folk
Vibes: Mystical, Forest, Flowing, Sombre, Medieval, Witchy, Eerie, Fantasy, Melancholy, Autumnal, Eerie, Mysterious
Fern Knight – Music for Witches and Alchemists 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 »
LPx2, 45rpm, Self-Released, 2002 / 2012 pressing First Vinyl Pressing (2012)Originally released on CD by Interscope Records (2002) Style: Art Rock, Progressive Post-Hardcore Vibes: Cryptic, Dramatic, Surreal, Groovy, Anthemic, Epic, Passionate, Intricate, Bombastic, Psychedelic, Sentimental Themes: Sleep Paralysis, Dreams, Existential, Salvador Dalí Qualities: Conceptual, Lyrical, Suite, Dense, Uncommon Time Signatures, Rhythmic, Progressive
with Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Denardo Coleman
Style: Jazz Fission, Free Jazz
Vibes: Entropic, Bombastic, Triumphant, Futuristic, Abstract, Chaotic, Climactic, Complex, Manic
Pat Metheny / Ornette Coleman – Song X Read More »
Style: Experimental Electronic, Neo-Psychedelia, Ambient
Vibes: Insectile, Primordial, Woozy, Tender, Warm, Abstract, Hallucinogenic, Meditative, Surreal, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Electro-Acoustic, Home Recording, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Loops, Rhythmic, Soft, Deconstructed, Glitchy, Solo
Michael Gross – Songs for a Conspiratorial Thereness Read More »
with Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison, McCoy Tyner, Pharoah Sanders, Donald Garrett, Juno Lewis, Frank Butler
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Ritualistic, Healing, Devotional, Tender, Earthy, Warm, Sombre, Communal, Poetic, Passionate, Hypnotic
John Coltrane – Kulu Sé Mama Read More »
with Reggie Workman, James Black & George Arvanitas
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Warm, Joyful, Flowing, Romantic, Soothing, Bluesy, Sentimental
Yusef Lateef – Psychicemotus Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Acid Folk
Vibes: Medieval, Romantic, Warm, Bright, Morning, Fantasy, Love, Psychedelic, Mystical
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Clarinet, Upright Bass,
C.O.B. – Moyshe McStiff and the Tartan Lancers of the Sacred Heart 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 »
with Emmylou Harris
Style: Country, Singer/Songwriter, Country-Rock
Vibes: Bittersweet, Sentimental, Storytelling, Heartbreak, Twangy, Warm, Longing, Passionate, Poetic, Rootsy
Gram Parsons – Grievous Angel Read More »
a few words on Jeanette Leech’s comprehensive history of post-rock, along with a selection or inspiring quotes from the book and related records from my collection
Fearless: The Making of Post Rock by Jeannette Leech [Book Review & Album Selections] Read More »
with Zakir Hussain, L. Shankar, John McLaughlin, T. H. Vinayakram
Vibes: Ecstatic, Uplifting, Warm, Energetic, Devotional, Hypnotic, Spiritual, Passionate
Musical Qualities: Virtuosic, Acoustic, Improvisation, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Percussive
Shakti – A Handful of Beauty Read More »
wiwth Muhammad Ali, Mary Maria, Bil Folwell, Stafford James, Henry Vespine, Bobby Few
Styles: Free Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Free Blues
Vibes: Apocalyptic, Cathartic, Raw, Spiritual, Intertwined, Passionate, Communal, Free, Eclectic, Nature, Poetic
Albert Ayler – The Last Album Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog
Vibes: Triumphant, Epic, Uplifting, Fantasy, Bombastic, Complex, War, Spiritual, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Virtuosic, Suite, Uncommon Time Signatures, Dense, Lush, Progressive
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Free Jazz
Vibes: Searching, Cathartic, Ominous, Complex, Spiritual, Suspenseful, Cosmic
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Thematic, Acoustic, Suite, Dissonant, Active Listening
Michael White – Pneumia Read More »
An autumnal, intimate collection of Scottish, Irish, & English folk songs, previously interpreted by singers such as Anne Briggs, Shirley Collins, & Robin Dransfield. Backed by nothing but sparse acoustic guitar, Roberts’ voice sounds especially tender and reflective.
Alasdair Roberts – The Crook of My Arm Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Post-Rock
Vibes: Gloomy, Intertwined, Stark, Brooding, Depressive, Disaffected, Hazy, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Mellow, Monotone, Moody, Raw, Sombre, Weary
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Loops, Slow, Lo-Fi, Repetitive
POLT. – While I Am Decaying Like a Rotten Thing, Like a Garment That Is Moth-Eaten Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Classical, Electro-Acoustic, Tape Music, Creative Music, Third Stream
Vibes: Ominous, Sombre, Anxious, Cinematic, Dystopian, Surreal, Poetic, Chaotic, Cold, Complex, Eclectic, Exploratory
Themes: Political, Colonialism, War, Death, Liberation, History
Musical Qualities: Orchestral, Collage, Polyphonic, Dynamic, Spoken Word, Dense, Progressive, Sampling, Choral, Improvisation
Ilhan Mimaroglu – Sing Me a Song of Songmy Read More »
