Mabe Fratti – Sentir Que No Sabes
Style: Chamber Rock, Avant-Pop, Post-Rock
Vibes: Brooding, Cathartic, Nocturnal, Complex, Cryptic, Mysterious, Introspective, Moody, Confident, Dark
Mabe Fratti – Sentir Que No Sabes Read More »
Style: Chamber Rock, Avant-Pop, Post-Rock
Vibes: Brooding, Cathartic, Nocturnal, Complex, Cryptic, Mysterious, Introspective, Moody, Confident, Dark
Mabe Fratti – Sentir Que No Sabes Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation, Chinese Avant-Folk
Vibes: Ritualistic, Visceral, Healing, Mystical, Forest, Folklore, Mysterious, Meditative, Free, Bombastic, Witchy, Chaotic, Free, Eerie
Liang YiYuan & Li Daiguo – Sonic Talismans Read More »
Style: Ritual Drone, Dark Ambient
Vibes: Ritualistic, Shadowy, Meditative, Nocturnal, Patient, Murky, Hypnotic, Healing, Suspenseful, Mysterious
Taupe Set XL – Swamp Prayer Read More »
with Cecil McBee, Prince Lasha, Ed Kelly, Bob King, Kenneth Nash
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Searching, Luminous, Ritualistic, Utopian, Warm, Mystical, Intertwined, Joyful, Mysterious, Ecstatic, Passionate, Ancestral, Spiritual, Majestic, Uplifting, Celebratory, Communal, Exploratory, Playful, Hypnotic, Spontaneous, Transcendent
Michael White – The Land of Spirit and Light Read More »
featuring Raekwon, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, RZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Cappadonna, Masta Killa, Street
Style: Hardcore Hip-Hop, Boom Bap, East Coast Hip-Hop
Vibes: Gritty, Introspective, Urban, Storytelling, Raw, Cinematic, Aggressive, Spiritual, Philosophical, Confident, Hedonistic, Sexual, Vulgar, Visceral, Communal, Angry, Passionate, Sentimental, Conceptual
Ghostface Killah – Iron Man Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Chanson, Chamber Folk-Jazz
Vibe: Mysterious, Intertwined, Surreal, Haunting, Brooding, Hypnotic, Elegant, Contemplative, Storytelling, Moody, Existential, Suspenseful, Open, Intimate, Nocturnal, Political, Love, Hallucinogenic, Shadowy
Areski & Brigitte Fontaine – L’Incendie Read More »
Behind a luminous, translucent veil, we find ourselve immersed in ethereal, electro-acoustic sound worlds emerging from fragments of Lithuanian folk songs. With blissful instrumental contributions from Laraaji, Shahzad Ismaily, Bill Frisell, and Craig Taborn, the duo delicately weave celestial zithers, otherwordly vocals, warm guitar melodies, glitchy electronics and softly blooming synth pads into a colorful, healing cocoon full of harmonious secrets.
Style: Post-Rock, Slowcore, Glitch-Pop, Dub-Influenced, IDM-Influenced, Hip-Hop influenced
Vibes: Autumnal, Lethargic, Melancholy, Haunting, Hypnotic, Sombre, Intertwined, Reflective, Depressive, Winter, Bittersweet, Cold, Introspective, Soothing
LP, True North, 1977, Canadian Pressing Recorded September-November, 1976 Style: Singer/Songwriter, Jazz-Folk Vibes: Uplifting, Nocturnal, Spiritual, Personal, Passionate, Reflective, Romantic, Christian, Compassionate, Contemplative, Mystical, Triumphant, Conscious, Intertwined, Poetic, Intricate, Autumnal Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Upright Bass, Flute, Drums, Dulcimer, Percussion, Trumpet Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Progressive, Melodic, Technical, Polished
Bruce Cockburn – In the Falling Dark Read More »
with Liberty Ellman, Jose Davila, Stomu Takeishi, Elliot Humberto Kavee
Style: Creative Music, Avant=Garde Jazz
Vibes: Intertwined, Knotty, Responsive, Bright, Complex, Suspenseful, Colorful, Abstract, Exploratory, Elegant, Angular, Off Kilter
Henry Threadgill’s Zooid – This Brings Us To, Volumes I & II Read More »
Style: Slacker Rock, Experimental Songwriter, Loner Folk, Avant-Folk
Vibe: Alienation, Brooding, Depressive, Eclectic, Loner, Moody, Nocturnal, Pessimistic, Sad, Sombre, Existential, Poetic, Introspective, Intimate
Style: Jazz Fission, Free Jazz, ECM Jazz
Vibes: Knotted, Kinetic, Triumphant, Angular, Intertwined, Energetic, Ethereal, Exploratory, Free, Mysterious, Rebellious
Power Tools (Bill Frisell, Melvin Gibbs, Ronald Shannon Jackson) – Strange Meeting Read More »
Style: Mystical Folk, Free Folk
Vibes: Ecstatic, Ritualistic, Mystical, Hypnotic, Passionate, Poetic, Spiritual, Surreal, Psychedelic
Daniel Higgs – Beyond & Between Read More »
Style: Lo-fi Songwriter, Slacker Rock, Bedroom-Psych, Loner Folk
Vibe: Rebellious, Brooding, Philosophical, Angsty, Hazy, Existential, Outsider, Misanthropic, Contemplative, Loner, Moody, Psychedelic, Raw
Holy Sons – Lost Decade IV (1997-2001) Read More »
Style: Progressive Shaabi, Chamber Jazz, Arabic Psych, Arabic Folk
Vibes: Dreamy, Aquatic, Flowing, Hypnotic, Elegant, Intertwined, Spiritual, Searching, Passionate, Intricate, Surreal, Uplifting, Transcendent
Instrumentation: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Percussion, Upright Bass, Oud, Violin, Theremin
Maurice Louca – Bariy (Fera) Read More »
Classic holiday traditionals and originals in a lush and soulful gospel-country style. Also includes “The Sounding Joy” 12″, featuring psychedelic and atmospheric dub versions for 6 of the tracks.
Hiss Golden Messenger – O Come All Ye Faithful / The Sounding Joy Read More »
Style: Experimental Hip-Hop, Progressive Boom-Bap, Industrial Hip-Hop
Vibes: Brooding, Eerie, Futuristic, Haunting, Cerebral, Cryptic, Cold, Dystopian, Gritty, Restrained, Conscious, Surreal, Tribal, Abstract, Visceral, Dark, Philosophical, Mystical, Raw, Suspenseful
Armand Hammer – BLK LBL Read More »
featuring Hannah Frances, Jeff Tobias, Ryan Jewell, Nora Predey, Will Stratton
Style: Progressive Songwriter, Folk Rock, Art Rock
Vibes: Contemplative, Existential, Surreal, Poetic, Flowing, Introspective, Intertwined, Colorful
Eamon Fogarty – I’m An Animal Now Read More »
Style: Jazz Fission, Cyber-Jazz, Post-Rock
Vibes: Menacing, Knotty, Intertwined, Industrial, Futuristic, Angsty, Complex, Mysterious, Aggressive, Eerie, Deconstructed, AngularRu
Training with Ruth Goller – Threads to Knot Read More »
Style: Psych Rock, Post-Rock, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Confident, Triumphant, Warm, Reflective, Eclectic, Therapeutic, Hypnotic, Passionate, Patient, Psychedelic
Papa M – Ballads of Harry Houdini Read More »
Style: Singer-Songwriter, Country Rock, Cosmic American Music
Vibes: Existential, Poetic, Contemplative, Cosmic, Melancholy, Passionate, Raw, Twangy, Bittersweet, Nature, Reflective
Gene Clark – No Other Sessions Read More »
Style: Experimental Songwriter, Post-Industrial, Glitch, Post-Punk
Moods: Deconstructed, Cold, Sensual, Disorienting, Mechanical, Intimate, Eerie, Somatic, Futuristic, Visceral, Stark, Brooding, Anxious, Cryptic, Moody, Shadowy, Intertwined, Haunting
Style: Free Sludge, Post-Metal, Avant-Garde Metal, Noise Rock
Vibe: Cathartic, Visceral, Poetic, Luminous. Knotty, Triumphant, Angular, Patient, Complex, Epic, Primal, Abstract, Powerful, Amorphous, Apocalyptic, Exploratory, Intense, Psychedelic, Raw
Sumac – The Healer Read More »
Style: Liberation Music, Industrial Jazz, Slam Poetry, Avant-Prog
Vibe: Dystopian, Rebellious, Anxious, Communal, Poetic, Bleak, Apocalyptic, Determined, Powerful, Conscious, Dark, Industrial, Intense, Winter, Climactic
Free Palestine!!! Solidarity with all anti-colonial struggles worldwide
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – “No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead” Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Outsider Folk, Weird Americana
Vibes: Raw, Eccentric, Haunting, Primal, Surreal, Murky, Psychedelic, Ritualistic
Dredd Foole – In Quest of Tense Read More »
Anna Butterss, Jeremiah Chiu, Joshua Johnson, Gregory Uhlmann, Booker Stardrum
Style: Abstract Groove, Cyber-Jazz, Post-Minimalism, Organic Beat Music
Vibes: Hypnotic, Warm, Colorful, Squiggly, Intertwined, Exploratory, Playful, Groovy, Soothing, Uplifting, Surreal, Aquatic, Futuristic
SML – Small Medium large Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Minimalism, New Age, Drone
Vibe: Spiritual, Meditative, Heavenly, Cosmic, Hypnotic, Mystical, Longing, Intertwined
Musial Attributes: Just Intonation, Instrumental, Minimalistic, Repetitive, Suite, Improvisation, Drone
Instrumentation: Yamaha YC-45D Organ with multiple digital delay channels for live layering & interactions
Terry Riley – Descending Moonshine Dervishes Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Cape Jazz, Avant-Garde Big Band
Moods: Philosophical, Communal, Political, Triumphant, Rebellious, Intertwined, Spiritual
Themes: Dialectical Materialism, Time, Anti-Colonialism, Communism, Liberation, Storytelling
Asher Gamedze – Constitution Read More »
with Lester St. Lewis, Jason Nazary, Eva Lawitts, Matt Nelson
Style: Liberation Music, Free Jazz, Psychedelic Jazz
Vibes: Triumphant, Communal, Conscious, Rebellious, Ritualistic, Cathartic, Determined, Spiritual, Complex, Passionate, Powerful, Energetic, Active Listening, Angsty, Bombastic, Driving, Dystopian, Earthy, Epic, Martial, Psychedelic
Amirtha Kidambi’s Elder Ones – New Monuments Read More »
with Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose
Style: Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop, Post-Minimalism
Vibe: Hypnotic, Patient, Relaxed, Autumnal, Playful, Exploratory, Mellow, Soothing
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet – The Way Out of Easy Read More »
with Gerald Cleaver, Chris Lightcap
Style: Free Jazz
Vibes: Cathartic, Brooding, Healing, Rebellious, Personal, Kinetic, Determined, Intertwined, Knotty, Moody, Passionate, Driving, Energetic, Spiritual, Triumphant, Powerful, Fiery
Darius Jones – Legend of e’Boi (The Hypervigilant Eye) Read More »
featuring Rob Mazurek, Jeff Parker, Nicole Mitchell, Damon Locks, Gerard Cleaver, Craig Taborn, Angelica Sanchez & Mauricio Takara
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Cosmic Big-Band, Jazz Fission
Vibes: Futuristic, Communal, Triumphant, Cosmic, Surreal, Exploratory, Anthemic, Colorful
Musical Qualities: Dense, Collective Improvisation, Polyphonic, Percussive, Progressive, Rhythmic, Spoken Word, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Suite
Exploding Star Orchestra – Live at the Adler Planetarium Read More »
Style: Ritualistic Dub-Folk
Vibes: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Serpentine, Shadowy, Witchy, Mysterious, Occult, Forest, Hallucinogenic, Journeying, Tribal, Ritualistic, Rhizomatic
Shackleton & Six Organs of Admittance – Jinxed by Being Read More »
Style: Avant-Prog Chamber Music, Rock in Opposition
Vibes: Menacing, Ominous, Bleak, Epic, Intense, Gloomy, Angular, Cold, Cinematic, Complex, Determined, Dystopian, Rainy, Sombre
Art Zoyd – Phase IV Read More »
Style: ECM-Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Folk-Jazz
Vibe: Pastoral, Sentimental, Open, Airy, Energetic, Tender, Complex, Smooth, Ethereal, Uplifting
Pat Metheny – 80/81 Read More »
with Gary Bartz, Bennie Maupin, Ron Carter, Lenny White, George Cables, Clint Houston
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Groovy, Communal, Triumphant, Complex, Uplifting, Harmonious, Journeying, Bombastic, Earthy, Energetic, Passionate, Anthemic
Woody Shaw – Blackstone Legacy Read More »
Style: Krautrock, Abstract Groove, Free Psych, Jam Band
Vibes: Spacey, Exploratory, Groovy, Communal, Primal, Hypnotic, Serpentine, Hallucinogenic, Adventure, Determined, Driving, Surreal, Mysterious, Cosmic, Introspective, Journeying, Kinetic, Psychedelic, Responsive, Spontaneous, Suspenseful
Can – Live in Paris 1973 Read More »
Style: Acid Western, Psych Folk
Vibe: Journeying, Desert, Western, Hazy, Intertwined, Road Trip, Nature, Summer, Adventure, Earthy, Exploratory, Flowing, Focused, Impressionistic, Luminous, Pastoral, Patient, Psychedelic, Reflective, Rural, Spiritual, Warm
Elkhorn – Red Valley Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk, Alt-Country
Vibes: Reflective, Dreamy, Introspective, Soothing, Bittersweet, Confident, Sunny, Observational
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Soft, Catchy, Polished
Edith Frost – In Space Read More »
Mathieu Ball, Efrim Manuel Menuck, Jonathan Downs, Patch
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
Vibes: Dystopian, Weary, Rebellious, Apocalyptic, Heartfelt, Mournful, Moody, Murky, Raw, Communal, Winter, Hypnotic
We Are Winter’s Blue and Radiant Children – “No More Apocalypse Father” Read More »
featuring Meg Baird, P.G. Six, MICK Flower, J. Mascis, Erika Elder…
Style: Weird Americana, Country Psych, Dream-Folk
Vibes: Hazy, Relaxed, Introspective, Stoned, Rural, Uplifting, Dreamy, Warm, Psychedelic, Raw, Cosmic, Earthy, Reflective, Peaceful
MV – Blazing Grace Read More »
Style: Slacker Rock, Noise Pop
Vibes: Raw, Scuzzy, Rebellious, Eccentric, Playful, Existential
Music Qualities: Riffs, Catchy, Lo-Fi, Fuzzy, Noisy
Infant Jones – Reflex City Mangling Read More »
Archie Shepp, Kahil El’Zabar, Ari Brown, Malachi Favors
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Heartfelt, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Spiritual, Bluesy, Ritualistic, Rootsy, Conversational, Healing, Elegant, Hypnotic, Restrained, Celebratory, Poetic, Warm
Archie Shepp meets Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio – Conversations Read More »
Styles: Experimental, Black Liberation Music, Drone, Microtonal Composition, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Healing, Cathartic, Meditative, Spiritual, Political, Liberation, Intertwined, Psychedelic
Zachary James Watkins – Affirmative Action Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Animist, Passionate, Apocalyptic, Journeying, Nature, Urgent, Adventure, Earthy, Epic, Intimate, Mysterious, Philosophical, Sombre, Political
Elfin Saddle – Devastates Read More »
Style: Rock in Opposition, Avant-Prog, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Dystopian, Menacing, Gritty, Industrial, Ominous, Political, Philosophical, Angular, Anxious, Cerebral, Complex, Industrial, Urban, Visceral
Henry Cow – Western Culture Read More »
Style: Pagan Dub-Folk, Tribal Ambientdub
Vibes: Ancestral, Pagan, Forest, Ritualistic, Apocalyptic, Haunting, Tribal, Meditative, Moody, Spiritual, Autumnal, Nocturnal, Ominous, Sombre, Pastoral
Harvestman – Tryptich Read More »
Style: Progressive Electronic, Space Ambient, Post-Minimalism, IDM
Vibes: Hypnotic, Healing, Futuristic, Compassionate, Alienation, Introspective, Melancholy, Mellow, Mournful, WarmLoraine
Loraine James – Building Something Beautiful For Me Read More »
Screen-printed box set which includes 3 different albums from Constellation Records [CST089, 090, 091]:
Kanada 70 – Vamp Ire [CST-089]
Pacha – Affaires Étrangères [CST-090]
HangedUp & Tony Conrad – Transit of Venus [CST-091]
Musique Fragile 02 Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Loner Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Dreamy, Introspective, Loner, Storytelling, Haunting, Morning, Cryptic
Steve Gunn / Ilyas Ahmed – Decline of the Stiff / Ignored the End Read More »
Styles: Progressive Songwriter, Ambient Pop, Art Rock, Chamber Jazz-Influenced
Moods: Nocturnal, Surreal, Sensual, Elegant, Ethereal, Flowing, Dreamy, Cryptic, Aquatic, Spiritual, Soothing, Meditative, Mellow, Warm, Mysterious, Poetic, Summer Night
Julia Holter – Something in the Room She Moves Read More »
Style: Cyber Jazz, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Kinetic, Surreal, Entropic, Abstract, Futuristic, Exploratory, Mysterious, Angular, Colorful, Complex, Intertwined, Playful, Responsive, Woozy
Max Jaffe – Reduction of Man Read More »
featuring Tricky, Horace Andy, Neneh Cherry, Shara Nelson
Style: Trip Hop, Bristol Sound, UK Hip Hop, Downtempo, Street Soul
Influences: Dub, Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz Fusion, Film Scores, Electronic
Vibes: Moody, Hypnotic, Urban, Mellow, Sensual, Heartfelt, Melancholy, Communal, Uplifting, Nocturnal, Smooth, Psychedelic, Warm
Massive Attack – Blue Lines Read More »
Style: Organic Music, Afro-Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Healing, Earthy, Flowing, Meditative, Patient, Responsive, Ritualistic, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Acoustic, Improvisation, Percussive, Sparse, Instrumental
William Parker, Cooper-Moore, Hamid Drake – Heart Trio Read More »
featuring Patrick Shiroishi, Marisa Anderson, Tashi Dorji
Style: Doomgaze, Slowcore, Post-Rock, Drone Metal, Noise Rock
Vibes: Introspective, Poetic, Gloomy, Cathartic, Funereal, Bittersweet, Heartfelt, Sombre, Patient, Deconstructed, Intimate, Western, Melancholy, Powerful, Depressive, Haunting, Brooding, Winter
BIG|BRAVE – A Chaos of Flowers Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Düsseldorf School, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Hypnotic, Spacey, Mysterious, Exploratory, Motorik, Murky, Cosmic
Harmonia – Documents 1975 Read More »
David Grubbs, Jim O’Rourke
Style: Experimental, Post-Rock, Avant-Folk, Electroacoustic
Vibes: Cryptic, Knotty, Suspenseful, Deconstructed, Surreal, Angular, Disjointed, Mysterious, Ominous, Cerebral, Complex, Eclectic, Poetic
Gastr Del Sol – Crookt Crackt, or Fly Read More »
Style: Mystical Folk, Free Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Devotional, Mantric, Serpentine, Apocalyptic, Cosmic, Forest, Eccentric, Raw, Mythic, Passionate, Primal, Mystical, Death, Rhizomatic
Instrumentation: Chants, Banjo, Toy Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Hindi Harp
Daniel (A.I.U.) Higgs – Ancestral Songs Read More »
Style: Post-Minimalism, Atmospheric Jazz, Krautrock-Influenced
Moods: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Focused, Patient, Ethereal, Motorik, Psychedelic, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Polyrhythmic, Instrumental, Pulse, Droney, Percussive, Minimalistic
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andres Werliin – Ghosted II Read More »
Style: Electroacoustic Chamber Music, Arabic Music, Film Score
Vibes: Suspenseful, Heartfelt, Mysterious, Passionate, Reflective, Meditative, Impressionistic
Instrumentation: Harp, Electronics, Upright Bass, Violin, Vocals
Nada El Shazly – Les damnés ne pleurent pas (Original Score) Read More »
with Josh Johnson, Gregory Uhlmann, Ben Lumsdaine, & Jeff Parker
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Abstract Groove, Chamber Jazz, New Jazz
Vibes: Playful, Surreal, Colorful, Groovy, Exploratory, Sunny, Intertwined, Futuristic, Psychedelic, Warm
Anna Butters – Mighty Vertebrate Read More »
Style: Americana
Vibes: Rootsy, Road Trip, Playful, Rural, Energetic, Warm, Summer, Joyful, Laidback, Western
Ry Cooder – Into the Purple Valley Read More »
Style: Krautrock, Free Psych, Abstract Funk, Space Rock, Jam Band
Vibes: Exploratory, Serpentine, Primal, Adventure, Determined, Driving, Focused, Hypnotic, Journeying, Motorik, Mysterious, Spacey
Can – Live in Keele 1977 Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Loner Folk
Vibes: raw, eccentric, heartfelt, intimate, depressive, loner, playful, primal, psychedelic, visceral, warm, reflective, conscious, existential
Dred Foole & Ben Chasny – Drunk With Insignificance Read More »
Style: French House, Dance-Pop, Electro-Disco
Vibes: Anthemic, Party, Mechanical, Nostalgic, Celebratory, Romantic, Energetic, Dance, Optimistic, Summer, Sleek Eclectic, Futuristic, Joyful, Playful, Sleek
Daft Punk – Discovery Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Cosmic Americana, New Age, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Ethereal, Uplifting, Reflective, Existential, Cosmic, Heartfelt, Spiritual, Triumphant, Futuristic, Bright
Andrew Weathers Ensemble – Build a mountain Where Our Bodies Fall Read More »
Style: American Primitivism, Guitar Soli, Free Blues
Vibe: Western, Contemplative, Meditative, Bluesy, Lonely, Searching, Impressionistic, Winter
Ross Hammond – A Bright Light Read More »
Style: Experimental Songwriter, Vocal Jazz, Avant-Folk
Vibes: Reflective, Tender, Woozy, Romantic, Peaceful, Restrained, Hypnotic, Meandering, Lethargic, Soothing, Autumnal, Breezy, Elegant, Flowing, Gentle, Heartfelt, Intertwined, Warm
Musical Qualities: Soft, Slow, Lyrical, Improvisation, Loose, Lush
Eric Chenaux Trio – Delights of My Life Read More »
eaturing Joe Talia, Jim O’Rourke, Chris Abrahams, B. J. Cole, Julia Reidy, Johan Berthling, Sam Dunscombe
Style: Post-Minimalism, Post-Rock, Electro-acoustic
Vibes: Iridescent, Blooming, Hypnotic, Focused, Psychedelic, Shimmering, Propulsive, Flowing, Soothing, Intertwined, Warm, Intricate
Oren Ambarchi – Shebang Read More »
Style: Ritual Jazz, Post-Rock, Chamber Jazz, Experimental
Vibes: Cryptic, Ritualistic, Ethereal, Hypnotic, Restrained, Brooding, Mystical, Intertwined, Meditative, Cathartic, Healing, Mysterious
Ruth Goller – Skyllumina Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Hillbilly Music, Backporch Minimalism, Avant-Folk
Vibes: Hypnotic, Twangy, Raw, Rootsy, Rural, Deconstructed, Ecstatic, Energetic, Exploratory, Eccentric, Meandering, Playful, Psychedelic
Henry Flynt – Back Porch Hillbilly Blues Volume 1 & 2 Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Neoclassical New Age, Tribal Ambient, Psychedelic Folk
Vibes: Devotional, Harmonious, Ethereal, Flowing, Healing, Meditative,, Ritualistic, Soothing
Instrumentation: Piano, Electric Guitar, Oboe, Sitar, Percussion, Choral Vocals, Chants
Popol Vuh: Die Nacht der Seele – Tantric Songs Read More »
featuring Zoh Amba, Marisa Anderson, Jim White, Bill Nace, Cédric Dind-Lavoie
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Weary, Intimate, Sombre, Mournful, Reflective, Warm, Melancholy, Mellow,, Lonely, Reflective, Bittersweet, Restrained
Myriam Gendron – Mayday Read More »
Style: Art Pop, Math Pop, Art Rock, Baroque Pop-influenced
Vibes: Romantic, Warm, Intertwined, Uplifting, Intricate, Spring, Love, Anthemic, Angular, Eclectic, Poetic
Dirty Projectors – Swing Lo Magellan Read More »
Style: Chamber Pop, Soft Rock, Emo-Pop
Vibes: Sentimental, Tender, Adolescent, Nostalgic, Bittersweet, Existential, Romantic, Longing, Mellow, Compassionate
Musical Qualities: Lush, Soft, Catchy, Polished, Melodic, Atmospheric
Copeland – Eat, Sleep, Repeat Read More »
with Brian Settles, Chad Taylor & Trae Crudup
Style: Free Jazz
Vibes: Journeying, Hypnotic, Determined, Spiritual, Earthy, Flowing, Driving, Mysterious, Powerful
Musical Qualities: Ostinato, Improvisation, Acoustic, Rhythmic, Thematic, Instrumental, Repetitive
Luke Stewart Silt Trio – Unknown Rivers Read More »
with Zakir Hussain (Tabla), Umayalpuram K. Sivaram (Mridangam)
Style: Raga, Carnatic Classical Music
Vibes: Transcendent, Devotional, Uplifting, Ecstatic, Flowing, Elegant, Passionate, Intricate, Meditative, Responsive
Shankar – Who’s To Know Read More »
includes 2 LPs, a CD, 7″ dub version, screen-printed box, typewritten letter, & 24-page booklet of essays, photos, interviews & session notes
Style: Free Jazz, Afro-Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Ritualistic, Earthy, Communal,, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Raw, Spiritual, Driving, Tribal, Hypnotic, Passionate, Free
Juma Sultan’s Aboriginal Music Society – Father of Origin Read More »
featuring Jim White, Natural Information Society, Nick Mazzarella, etc…
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Cosmic Americana
Vibes: Contemplative, Journeying, Reflective, Triumphant, Warm, Dreamy, Romantic, Road Trip, Energetic, Psychedelic, Responsive
Bill Callahan – Resuscitate! Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Progressive Folk, Experimental Rock
Influences: Psych Folk, Eastern European Folk, Shoegaze, Post-Hardcore, Avant-Rock, New Age
Vibes: Adventure, Mysterious, Desert, Deconstructed, Hypnotic, Exploratory, Cryptic, Impressionistic, Intricate, Sombre, Spiritual, Tribal
Cerberus Shoal – Homb Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Free-Rock, Ritual Psych
Vibes: Searching, Cosmic, Mysterious, Ritualistic, Psychedelic, Tribal, Warm
Ash Ra Tempel – Join Inn Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Fusion, Abstract Groove, Jazz-Rock, Krautrock, influenced by Funk and Arabic & African folk music
Vibes: Journeying, Surreal, Passionate, Communal, Intertwined, Groovy, Colorful, Playful, Epic, Mysterious, Confident
Embryo – Zack Glück Read More »
with Monnette Sudler, Billy Mills, Dwight James, & Alex Ellison
Style: Free Jazz, Ritual-Psych, Dub-Influenced
Vibes: Mysterious, Spiritual, Hypnotic, Communal, Psychedelic, Ritualistic, Surreal, Exploratory, Murky, Nocturnal, Cosmic, Earthy, Dreamy
Khan Jamal Quintet- Drum Dance to the Motherland Read More »
Solo alto saxophone interpretations of compositions by Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ornette Coleman, Sun Ra, Roscoe Mitchell
Vibes: Occult, Mysterious, Devotional, Meditative, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Passionate, Mystical, Angular, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Sparse, Acoustic, Improvisation, Extended Technique, Dissonant, Live Recording
Darius Jones – Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation) Read More »
Style: Abstract Funk, Post-Punk, Mutant Disco
Vibes: Dancing, Surreal, Sleazy, Playful, Energetic, Groovy, Urban, Serpentine, Sleek, Futuristic
Jah Wobble, The Edge & Holger Czukay – Snake Charmer Read More »
Style: ECM-Jazz, Progressive Fusion, Chamber Jazz
Vibes: Journeying, Nature, Ethereal, Epic, Impressionistic, Searching, Haunting, Hypnotic, Adventure, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Suite, Thematic, Improvisation, Polyphonic, Dynamic
Barre Phillips – Mountainscapes Read More »
4LP box set includes the albums Lalibela, King of Kings, Birth / Speed / Merging, and Live at KQED, 1975
Style: Afro-Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Ritualistic, Communal, Pan-African, Searching, Earthy, Forest, Cathartic, Driving, Earthy, Energetic, Groovy, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Tribal, Spiritual
The Pyramids – Aomawa: The 1970s Recordings Read More »
Produced by Klaus Schulze
Style: Space Rock, Psych, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Cosmic, Ethereal, Journeying, Confident, Psychedelic, Spacey, Triumphant, Nature
Far East Family Band – Nipponjin Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock
Vibe: Panoramic, Peaceful, Contemplative, Uplifting, Morning, Breezy, Warm, Open, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Lush, Polished, Melodic, Catchy, Lyrical
Steve Gunn – Other /\ You Read More »
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, Jazz-Folk, Progressive Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Winter, Mystical, Airy, Romantic, Uplifting, Poetic, Nature, Contemplative, Flowing, Gentle, Intimate, Morning, Open, Peaceful, Soothing, Reflective
Bruce Cockburn – High Winds White Sky Read More »
Style: British Folk Rock, Folk Baroque, Blues-Influenced
Vibes: Uplifting, Intertwined, Romantic, Flowing, Sentimental, Rootsy, Intricate, Responsive, Spring, Warm, Energetic,, Groovy, Traditional
Musical Qualities: Melodic, Polyphonic, Lush, Uncommon Time Signatures, Improvisation, Acoustic
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Vocal Harmonies, Upright Bass, Drums, Glockenspiel, Sitar, Banjo
Pentangle – Basket of Light Read More »
Style & Influences: Latin Jazz, Bomba, Cyber-Jazz, Plena, Trip-Hop, No Wave, Cumbia, Experimental
Vibes: Ritualistic, Ancient, Futuristic, Introspective, Brooding, Sensual, Intertwined, Grimy, Psychedelic, Moody, Eclectic, Healing
Themes: Decolonization, History, Ancestors, Alienation, Roots, Tradition
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Electro-Acoustic, Percussive, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures
Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly – Mestizx Read More »
Style: Arabic Psych-Punk, Pashto Folk Music, Lo-Fi Psych
Vibes: Determined, Hypnotic, Journeying, Rebellious, Epic, Desert, Triumphant, Psychedelic, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Modal, Lo-Fi, Riffs, Loops, Repetitive, Sampling
Naujawanan Baidar – Khedmat Be Khalq Read More »
Style: Slowcore, American Primitivism, Post-Rock (Louisville Sound), Ambient Americana
Vibes: Loner, Rainy, Meditative, Contemplative, Pastoral, Urban, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Mellow, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Sparse, Solo, Loops, Pulse, Repetitive, Soft, Atmospheric, Minimalistic
Papa M – Live From a Shark Cage Read More »
Style: Electro-Acoustic Opera, Sound Collage, Neoclassical Darkwave
Vibes: Ritualistic, Mythic, Decolonial, Cathartic, Spiritual, Intense, Chaotic, Powerful, Suspenseful, Personal, Storytelling
Musical Qualities: Operatic Vocals, Noise, Chants, Extended Technique, Vocal Processing, Sampling, Suite
White Boy Scream – Bakunawa Read More »
Styles: Chamber Music, Abenaki Folk
Moods: Sombre, Elegant, Ritualistic, Reflective, Sentimental, Poetic, Flowing
Themes: , Colonial History, Waban-Aki Folklore, Storytelling, Political
Alanis Obomsawin – Bush Lady Read More »
featuring Julius Eastman, Collin Walcott, and others
Style: Abstract Choral Music, Sound Poetry, Modern Chamber Music, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Mysterious, Ritualistic, Mystical, Somatic, Impressionistic, Nocturnal, Spiritual
Instrumentation: Experimental Vocals, Percussion, Cello, Piano, Vocal Harmonies, Violin
Meredith Monk – Dolmen Music Read More »
Style: Free Psych
Vibes: Ritualistic, Murky, Communal, Hallucinatory, Hypnotic, Meandering, Mysterious, Exploratory, Stoned, Meditative, Tribal
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Droney, Jams, Lo-fi, Percussive, Repetitive, Suite
Vibracathedral Orchestra – (Untitled) Read More »