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: 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 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
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: 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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
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: 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: Acid Folk, Prog, Psych
Vibes: Mystical, Medieval, Epic, Ancient, Forest, Retro, Exploratory, Ritualistic, Spiritual
Style: Hard Rock (Blues & Folk-Influenced)
Vibes: Confident, Rebellious, Passionate, Energetic, Hedonistic, Bombastic, Raw, Complex, Psychedelic, Summer
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Groovy, Melodic, Dynamic, Bluesy, Heavy
Style: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Neoclassical New Age, Kosmische Musik
Vibes: Triumphant, Ethereal, Flowing, Pastoral, Bright, Epic, Uplifting, Warm, Spiritual, Peaceful
Instrumentation: Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Percussion, Spinett, Flute, Vocals
Popol Vuh – Einsjäger & Siebenjäger Read More »
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Romantic, Anxious, Sentimental, Energetic, Driving, Exploratory, Loose, Moody
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Acoustic, Improvisation, Melodic, Modal, Instrumental, Technical
Miles Davis – E.S.P. Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Gospel-Influenced, Soul-Influenced
Vibes: Uplifting, Sunny, Passionate, Poetic, Anthemic, Bright, Celebratory, Energetic, Spiritual, Joyful, Optimistic, Romantic, Warm
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Catchy, Polished, Melodic
Van Morrison – Into the Music Read More »
Each artist fills an entire LP side with their own improvised interpretation of Ornette Coleman’s “Lonely Woman” . Shalabi channels the tune through a solo oud meditation, shaped by his characteristically searching and sensitive improvisations. On the other side, Sunn Trio performs an undulating percussive ritual, overdubbed with a wide pallet of tangled acoustic instruments, dub psychedelia, and hypnotizing drones.
Sunn Trio / Sam Shalabi – Trippin’ on Coleman Read More »
with Malachi Favors & Billy Bang
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Ritualistic, Intertwined, Flowing, Uplifting, Earthy, Exploratory, Groovy, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Meditative, Soothing, Spiritual, Warm
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Ostinato, Improvisation, Acoustic, Percussive, Instrumental, Sparse, Repetitive
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio – Another Kind of Groove Read More »
On the Surface
Style: Chamber Folk, Progressive Songwriter, Art Rock
Vibes: Brooding, Autumnal, Reflective, Weary, Bittersweet, Longing, Sombre, Melancholy, Mysterious
Themes: Existential, Impermanence, Time, Love, Death, Philosophical
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown Read More »
Art Bears are Fred Frith, Chris Cutler, Dagmar Krause
Style: Rock in Opposition, Avant-Prog, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Dystopian, Visceral, Angsty, Eerie, Political, Marxist, Anti-Capitalist, Urban, Complex, Angular, Eccentric, Philosophical, Cathartic, Dark, Dramatic, Disturbing, Rebellious, Liberation
Art Bears – The World as it is Today 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.
Style: Space Rock, Krautrock-Influenced, Neo-Psychedelia, Minimal Wave
Vibes: Motorik, Sci-Fi, Retro-Futuristic, Cryptic, Hypnotic, Menacing, Dystopian, Brooding, Psychedelic, Playful, Restrained, Gloomy, Focused, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Analogue Recording, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Riffs, Droney, Bass Lines
Styles: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Kosmische Musik, Neoclassical New Age
Vibes: Spiritual, Triumphant, Flowing, Nature, Epic, Pastoral, Warm, Transcendent, Ethereal, Mysterious, Mystical, Psychedelic, Uplifting
Popol Vuh – Letzte Tage ~ Letze Nächte Read More »
Style: Country-Slowcore, Grunge-Influenced
Vibes: Autumnal, Moody, Intertwined, Reflective, Passionate, Twangy, Contemplative, Rural, Drifter
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Dynamic, Lush, Slow, Vocal Harmonies, Climactic
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: 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 »
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 »
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.
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: Avant-Garde Jazz, Chamber Jazz
Vibes: Playful, Intertwined, Angular, Colorful, Abstract, Complex, Exploratory, Knotted, Triumphant
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: 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 »
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: 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 »
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: 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: 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
with Reggie Workman, James Black & George Arvanitas
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Warm, Joyful, Flowing, Romantic, Soothing, Bluesy, Sentimental
Yusef Lateef – Psychicemotus Read More »
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 »
Style: Psychedelic Soul, Jazz-Funk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Conscious, Rebellious, Satirical, Groovy, Confident, Apocalyptic, Urban, Storytelling, Fire
Themes: Political, History, Race, Colonization
Eugene McDaniels – Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse Read More »
with Herbie Hancock, Sam Rivers, Wayne Shorter, Gary Peacock
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Driving, Intertwined, Energetic, Spring, Complex, Sunny, Abstract
Anthony williams – Spring Read More »
featuring Milford Graves, Linda Sharrock, Sirone & Dave Burrell
Style: Free Jazz, Jazz Fission
Vibe: Ecstatic, Cathartic, Anthemic, Spiritual, Ritualistic, Kinetic, Communal
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Loose, Collective Improvisation, Dynamic
Sonny Sharrock – Black Woman Read More »
Style: Sophisti-Pop, New Wave, Progressive Pop
Vibes: Spring, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Anthemic, Passionate, Introspective, Spiritual, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sleek, Catchy, Melodic, Lush, Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Chora
Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring Read More »
featuring Deantoni Parks, Austin Peralta, Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, DOMi & JD Beck, Jeff Parker, Carlos Niño, Bennie Maupin, Jamael Dean, Jamire Williams, Josh Johnson, Brandon Coleman, Devin Daniels, Lara Somogyi, Liza Wallace, Sara Andon, Alison Bjorkedal, Ambrose Akinmusire, Dexter Story & more
Style: Cosmic Chamber-Jazz, Progressive Exotica, Jazz Fusion, Third Stream
Vibes: Ethereal, Mystical, Cosmic, Immersive, Communal, Epic, Colorful, Flowing, Contemplative, Fantasy, Reflective, Spiritual, Eclectic
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Les Jardins Mystiques Vol. 1 Read More »
Sonny Sharrock, Peter Brötzmann, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Bill Laswell
Style: Free Jazz, Noise Rock, Jazz Fission
Vibes: Aggressive, Dystopian, Chaotic, Bombastic, Urban, Powerful, Deconstructed, Angular, Cold, Dark, Intense
Last Exit – Last Exit 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 »
featuring Robert Wyatt,. Karen Kraft, Chris Spedding, Gary Windo, Gary Valente, Howard Johnson, Terry Adams
Style: Jazz-Rock, Avant-Rock, Zolo
Vibes: Playful, Surreal, Theatric, Anxious, Complex, Cryptic, Eccentric
Carla Bley & Nick Mason – Fictitious Sports Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Autumnal, Ecstatic, Communal, Hypnotic, Groovy, Meditative, Warm, Uplifting, Peaceful, Spiritual, Exploratory, Heartfelt, Light, Love, Meandering, Mysterious
Instrumentation: Tenor Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Upright Bass, Percussion, Drums, Harmonium, Keyboards
Pharoah Sanders – Pharoah (Deluxe Edition) Read More »
ecorded live between 1971-1973
Style: Country Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Ramshackle, Sentimental, Raw, Longing, Angsty, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Live, Noisy, Dynamic, Fuzzy
Neil Young – Time Fades Away Read More »
Style: Canterbury Scene, Progressive Pop, Jazz Rock
Vibes: Whimsical, Romantic, Sunny, Anthemic, Fantasy, Epic, Playful, Pastoral, Warm, Complex, Eccentric, Optimistic
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Progressive, Rhythmic, Riffs, Lush, Improvisation, Technical, Melodic, Vocal Harmonies
Caravan – In the Land of Grey and pink 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 »
with Dave Holland & Barry Altschul
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Post-Bop
Vibes: Adventure, Searching, Knotty, Intense, Mysterious, Abstract, Complex, Energetic, Impressionistic
Musical Qualities: Virtuosic, Collective Improvisation, Polyphonic, Acoustic, Instrumental, Dissonant, Thematic, Technical
Chick Corea – The Song of Singing Read More »
featuring Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins, Ed Blackwell, Jimmy Garrison, Scott La Faro
Style: Free-Bop
Vibes: Kinetic, Playful, Knotted, Joyful, Energetic, Driving, Warm
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Instrumental, Thematic, Rhythmic
Ornette Coleman – The Art of the Improvisers Read More »
Percussion & Piano Improvisations, recorded live at Yale in 1966
Style: Free Improvisation, Free Jazz
Vibes: Ritualistic, Ecstatic, Kinetic, Manic, Raw
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Atonal, Improvisation, Acoustic, Live, Dense, Dynamic, Instrumental
Milford Graves & Don Pullen – Nommo Read More »
1964 Demos
Personnel: Roswell Rudd, Denis Charles, Arthur Harper, Steve Lacy
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Post-Bop
Vibes: Ecstatic, Knotted, Bluesy, Angular, Passionate, Rootsy, Energetic, Romantic, Uplifting, Abstracted
Archie Shepp – Derailleur Read More »
Style: MotoRock, Cyberpunk, Experimental Rock, Krautrock
Vibes: Mechanical, Futuristic, Driving, Aggressive, Dystopian, Energetic, Powerful, Spacey, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Motorik, Riffs, Uncommon Time Signatures, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Repetitive, Noisy
Trans Am – Red Line Read More »
with Dave Holland, Bennie Maupin, John Abercrombie, Michael Fellerman, & Mick Goodrick
Style: Psychedelic Jazz-Rock, Prog, Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Exploratory, Mysterious, Driving, Groovy, Psychedelic, Bluesy, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Dub, Shred, Technical, Rhythmic. Progressive
Jack DeJohnette – Sorcery Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Cosmic Jazz
Vibes: Reflective, Elegant, Nocturnal, Playful, Mellow, Cosmic
Instrumentation: Piano, Upright Bass, Drums, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Baritone Saxophone
Sun Ra and His Arkestra – Omniverse Read More »
Style: Fusion, Neoclassical New Age, Jazz-Rock, Progressive Rock, Mystical Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Groovy, Exploratory, Dreamy, Cosmic, Meditative, Playful, Psychedelic, Smooth, Soothing, Spiritual
Instrumentation: Koto, Biwa, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Shakuhachi, Nohkan, Strings, Rhodes, Organ, Clavinet, Synthesizers, Chamberlin, Drums, Electric & Acoustic Bass
Osamu Kitajima – Osamu Read More »
with Danny Thompson & John Stevens
Style: Jazz-Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Progressive Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Passionate, Cryptic, Exploratory, Wistful, Exuberant, Meditative, Pastoral, Reflective
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Echoplex, Upright Bass, Drums, Vocals
John Martyn – Live at Leeds Read More »
Style: Wyrd 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 »
Styles: Free Improvisation, Free Jazz
Vibes: Kinetic, Ritualistic, Free, Ecstatic, Earthy, Passionate, Forest, Tribal, Spiritual, Adventure, Intense, Intertwined, Responsive
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Improvisation, Acoustic, Atonal, Complex, Dissonant, Extended Technique, Home Recording, Instrumental, Polyphonic
Milford Graves with Arthur Doyle & Hugh Glover – Children of the Forest Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Ecstatic Dance Music, Tribal Techno
Vibes: Utopian, Uplifting, Earthy, Playful, Ecstatic, Dance, Cosmic, Colorful, Hypnotic, Spiritual, Pagan, Whimsical, Ritualistic, Tribal, Warm, Surreal, Harmonious
Musical Qualities: Dense, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Instrumental, Progressive
James Holden – Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities Read More »
Fred Frith, Chris Cutler, Dagmar Krause
Style: Rock in Opposition, Avant-Prog, Tape Music, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Dystopian, Sombre, Winter, Ominous, Anxious, Cold, Disturbing, Knotty, Suspenseful, Theatric, Eccentric
Musical Qualities: Dissonant, Complex, Uncommon Time Signatures, Extended Technique, Loops, Technical, Progressive, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Art Bears – Winter Songs Read More »
