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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Kosmische Musik, Düsseldorf School, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Hypnotic, Spacey, Mysterious, Exploratory, Motorik, Murky, Cosmic
Harmonia – Documents 1975 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 »
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: 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: 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 »
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: 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 »
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 & 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 »
Styles: Slowcore, New Folk, Trip-Hop, Neo-Psychedelia
Vibes: Brooding, Hypnotic, Haunting, Cryptic, Focused, Shadowy, Sombre, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Dub, Percussive, Beats, Loops, Rhythmic, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Keyboard
Meril Wubslin – Faire ça 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: Cape Jazz, Afro-Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Warm, Communal, Groovy, Spiritual, Sunny, Warm, Uplifting
Instrumentation: Group Vocals, Tenor Saxophone, Percussion, Flute, Multiple Drummers, Jaw Harp, Upright Bass, Organ, Bongos, Guitar
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: 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 »
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: 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 »
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: 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 »
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: 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: 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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: 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 »
Style: Art Pop, Experimental Songwriter
Vibes: Warm, Meditative, Spiritual, Compassionate, Tender, Introspective, Romantic, Hypnotic, Contemplative, Light, Lonely, Longing, Poetic, Buddhist
Musical Qualities: Soft, Home Recording, Melodic, Sparse, Percussive, Rhythmic
Arthur Russell – Another Thought 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 »
Style: IDM, U.K. Bass, Deconstructed Club, Glitch-Pop
Vibes: Tender, Introspective, Compassionate, Nocturnal, Mechanical, Meditative, Reflective, Futuristic, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Sampling, Soft, Glitchy, Digital, Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Complex, Dense
Loraine James – Gentle Confrontation Read More »
Style: Post-Hardcore, Art Rock, Math Rock, Post-Rock
Vibes: Angsty, Angular, Brooding, Deconstructed, Intertwined, Knotted, Rainy, Energetic, Bombastic
Musical Qualities: Uncommon Time Signatures, Dub, Progressive, Rhythmic, Repetitive, Dissonant
June of 44 – Four Great Points 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 »
featuring Aesop Rock, Vast Aire, DJ Abilities, Cage, Ill Bill, Camu Tao, Rob Sonic, Mr. Lif, C-Rayz Walz, Nasa
Style: Hip-Hop [Experimental, Hardcore, Industrial, East Coast, Abstract]
Vibes: Rebellious, Dystopian, Futuristic, Urban, Sarcastic, Rebellious, Aggressive, Chaotic, Surreal, Angry, Industrial, Confident, Political, Science Fiction, Energetic, Sexual, Colorful, Messy, Apocalyptic, Disturbing, Raw
El-P – Fantastic Damage 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 »
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 »
featuring Eric Dolphy, Joe Henderson, Tony Williams, Richard Davis, Kenny Dorham
Style: Avante-Garde Jazz, Post-Bop
Vibes: acoustic, Knotty, Searching, Complex, Woozy, Serpentine, Exploratory, Elegant improvisation, innovative, knotty, nocturnal, passionate, playful, polyphonic, progressive, reflective, rhythmic, thematic, woozy,
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Acoustic, Thematic Improvisation, Progressive
Andrew Hill – Point of Departure 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 »
featuring Charlie Haden, Ed Blackwell, Billy Higgins, Dewey Redman, Asha Puthli, Gerard Schwarg, Carmon Fornatto, Don Cherry, Bobby Bradford
Style: Free-Bop, Jazz Fission, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Energetic, Urban, Driving, Knotted, Apocalyptic, Communal, Chaotic, Abstract, Eclectic
Ornette Coleman – Science Fiction 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
Style: No Wave, Post-Rock, Noise Rock, Avant-Dub
Vibes: Gritty, Angsty, Urban, Messy, Aggressive, Ominous , Chaotic, Anxious, Dark, Groovy, Surreal, Eccentric
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Sampling, Dissonant, Loops, Rhythmic, Dense, Driving, Dub, Heavy
Moonshake – Big Good Angel Read More »
Style: Avant-Rock, Psychedelic Trance Rock
Vibes: Ecstatic, Communal, Triumphant, Hypnotic, Colorful, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Just Intonation, Riffs, Uncommon Time Signatures, Thematic, Polyrhythmic, Repetitive
Decolonize Your Mind Society – A Second Invitation to an Uninterrupted Katabatic Lens Read More »
Style: Gnawa, Spiritual Jazz, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Ritualistic, Earthy, Communal, Groovy, Hypnotic, Ecstatic, Triumphant, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Percussive, Chants, Rhythmic, Repetitive, Live
Instrumentation: Guimbri, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Percussion
Brötzmann, Bekkas, Drake – Catching Ghosts Read More »
Style: Hip-Hop [East Coast, Jazz-Rap, Conscious, Boom Bap]
Vibes: Poetic, Confident, Storytelling, Communal, Urban, Conscious, Sombre, Cinematic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Sampling, Progressive, Rhythmic, Lyrical, Studio-as-an-Instrument
The Roots – Things Fall Apart Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Progressive Jazz
Vibe: Polyvocal, Communal, Uplifting, Warm, Triumphant, Flowing, Driving, Groovy, Raw, Hypnotic, Reflective, Colorful, Spiritual, Rebellious, Compassionate
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Polyphonic, Dub, Suite, Loose, Rhythmic, Percussive, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Analogue Recording
Instrumentation: Tenor Sax, Electric Guitar, Synthesizers, Electric Bass, Multiple Drummers, Tabla, Upright Bass, Cello, Group Vocals, Piano, Percussion
Alabaster DePlume – Come With Fierce Grace Read More »
with Anna Butters (Upright Bass, Electric Bass) & Jeff Parker (Electric Guitar)
Style: Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Funk
Vibes: Sunny, Groovy, Breezy, Relaxed, Mellow
Daniel Villareal – Lados B Read More »
Style: Glam-Rock, Psychedelic Goth-Pop, Post-Punk
Vibe: Romantic, Otherworldly, Dramatic, Sensual, Moody, Confident, Nocturnal, Longing, Retro, Sleazy, Bittersweet, Woozy, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Lush, Groovy, Sleek, Driving, Catchy, Dense, Sampling, Atmospheric
featuring Chad Taylor, Lester St. Louis, Jason Ajemian, Rob Fry, Daniel Villarreal, Akenya Seymour
Style: Liberation Music, Progressive Folk-Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Triumphant, Rebellious, Communal, Colorful, Warm, Uplifting, Energetic, Passionate
jaimie branch – Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)) Read More »
ft. Moor Mother, Pink Siifu, Junglepussy, Shabaka Hutchings, JPEGMAFIA, DJ Haram, Kenny Segal, El-P, Black Noi$e…
Style: Hip-Hop [Progressive, East Coast, Industrial, Underground]
Vibe: Cerebral, Surreal, Philosophical, Urban, Deadpan, Confident, Apathetic, Conscious, Cryptic, Dystopian, Observational, Rebellious
Armand Hammer – We Buy Diabetic Test Strips Read More »
featuring Alex Cline, Nels Cline, Vinny Golia, Roberto Miranda, & John Rapson
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Busy, Urban, Knotty, Energetic, Driving, Bombastic, Complex, Powerful
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Shredding, Technical, Thematic, Rhythmic
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 – Lightning Dreamers Read More »
Amina Claudine Myers – Piano, Organ, Voice
Reggie Nicholson – Drums, Percussion, Voice
Thomas Palmer – Upright Bass, Electric Bass
Style: Post-Bop, Vocal Jazz, Gospel-Influenced
Vibe: Sunny, Groovy, Playful, Energetic, Passionate, Warm, Bluesy
Amina Claudine Myers Trio – Jumping in the Sugar Bowl Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Cape Jazz, Progressive Jazz
Moods: Triumphant, Driving, Communal, Political, Uplifting, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Thematic, Acoustic, Improvisation, Percussive, Progressive, Spoken Word
Asher Gamedze – Turbulence and Pulse Read More »
tyle: Free-Funk, Jazz Fission, Mutant Disco, No Wave, Abstract Groove
Vibe: Surreal, Kinetic, Angular, Knotted, Playful, Manic, Groovy, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Harmolodic, Polyphonic, Rhythmic, Dissonant, Dense, Instrumental, Collective Improvisation, Technical
Prime Time Band: Jamaaladeen Tacuma (Electric Bass); Denardo Coleman (Drums); Bern Nix (Guitar); Charlie Ellerbee (Guitar); Calvin Weston (Drums)
Ornette Coleman – Of Human Feelings Read More »
Style: Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Folk-Rock
Vibe: Epic, Confident, Mythic, Hedonistic, Bombastic, Cryptic, Fantasy, Rebellious, Eclectic, Groovy
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Bluesy, Rhythmic, Dynamic, Heavy, Shred, Progressive
Led Zeppelin – IV [Untitled] 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 »
Style: Jazz-Funk, Spiritual Jazz, Abstract Groove
Moods: Communal, Ceremonial, Celebratory, Triumphant, Afrocentric, Ritualistic, Groovy, Spiritual, Passionate
Musical Qualities: Ostinato, Thematic Improvisation, Suite, Rhythmic, Spoken Word
Black Renaissance – Body, Mind & Spirit Read More »
Style: Collage Pop, Plunderphonics, Dance, Neo-Psychedelia, Turntablism
Moods: Summer, Playful, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Breakup, Tropical, Sunny, Warm, Romantic, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Suite, Lush, Collage, Melodic, Rhythmic, Dense
The Avalanches – Since I Left You Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Jazz Fission, Abstract Groove
Moods: Confident, Triumphant, Passionate, Angular, Cathartic, Groovy, Kinetic, Knotty, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Harmolodic, Improvisation, Thematic, Riffs, Live, Bluesy
James ‘Blood’ Ulmer – Live at the Caravan of Dreams Read More »
Style: Free-Rock, Ritual-Psych, Group Therapy, Abstract Groove
Moods: Spontaneous, Communal, Groovy, Ritualistic, Exploratory, Primordial, Abstract, Meandering, Mysterious, Cathartic, Primal, Kinetic, Spacey, Eccentric, Stream-of-Conscious
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Propulsive, Rhythmic, Percussive, Spoken Word, Dense, Droney, Lo-Fi, Repetitive
Sunburned Hand of the Man Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Art-Rock
Moods: Longing, Bittersweet, Passionate, Heartbreak, Angsty, Sentimental, Romantic, Introspective, Sensual, Existential, Poetic, Sad, Sombre
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Lush, Melodic, Polished Production, Orchestral Arrangements, Gospel Background Vocals
Jeff Buckley – Grace 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: 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: Math Rock, Noise Rock, Post-Hardcore
Moods: Aggressive, Driving, Menacing, Angsty, Muscular, Heavy, Angular, Moody, Ominous, Powerful, Focused
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Dissonant, Noisy, Rhythmic, Repetitive
Don Caballero – For Respect Read More »
featuring Billy Hart, Bennie Maupin, Badal Roy, Mtume, Michael Henderson, Jack DeJohnette, Herbie Hancock, Paul Buckmaster, John McLaughlin, Dave Liebman, Don Alias, Carlos Garnett, Collin Walcott, Khalil Balakrishna, Lonnie Liston Smith, Chick Corea
Style: Abstract Groove, Jazz Fission, Avant-Funk
Moods: Surreal, Urban, Hypnotic, Communal, Groovy, Colorful, Playful, Circular, Futuristic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Dense, Improvisation, Instrumental, Studio-as-an-instrument
Miles Davis – On the Corner Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation, Free Jazz
Moods: Passionate, Kinetic, Complex, Ecstatic, Dramatic, Energetic, Angular, Exploratory, Meditative, Focused
Musical Qualities: Solo Improvisation, Dense, Acoustic, Progressive, Dynamic, Percussive, Atonal, Active Listening, Instrumental, Technical, Rhythmic, Live
Cecil Taylor – Indent Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Avant-Dub, Experimental
Moods: Deconstructed, Urban, Motorik, Mechanical, Dystopian, Political, Moody, Raw
Musical Qualities: Loops, Noisy, Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Dub, Instrumental, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Drums, Electric Bass, Bass Clarinet, Sampler, Field Recordings, Tapes
Styles: Digital Cumbia, Organic Beat Music, Psychedelic Electronic
Moods: Brooding, Earthy, Intertwined, Shadowy, Dancing, Determined, Tribal, Complex, Mystical, Hypnotic, Mechanical, Ominous, Rootsy, Haunting, Dark, Knotted, Mysterious, Ritualistic, Futuristic
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Loops, Progressive, SpokenWord, Electro-Acoustic, Sampling
Dengue Dengue Dengue – Zenit & Nadir Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Big Band
Moods: Triumphant, Communal, Spiritual, Uplifting, Epic, Warm
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures, Live, Dense, Acoustic, Complex, Rhythmic, Thematic, Collective Improvisation, Orchestral
Instrumentation: Piano, Horns, Drums, Percussion, Upright Bass, Drums, Woodwinds, Cello
Horace Tapscott with the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Live at I.U.C.C. Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Abstract Groove, Avant Jazz-Funk
Moods: Funky, Playful, Angular, Driving, Passionate, Intertwined, Eccentric, Triumphant, Uplifting, Knotty, Exploratory, Kinetic, Spiritual, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Rhythmic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Progressive, Dense, Collective Improvisation, Technical
Arthur Blythe – Illusions Read More »
Style: Jazz Fission, Abstract Groove, Cosmic Jazz, Free-Fusion
Moods: Cosmic, Propulsive, Exploratory, Adventurous, Spiritual, abstract groove, communal, cosmic, driving, epic, exploratory, improvisation, instrumental, mysterious, rhythmic, thematic, psychedelic,
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Rhythmic, Ostinato, Dub Fx, Thematic
Eddie Henderson – Inside Out Read More »
Style: Americana, Country Rock, Roots Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Moods: Road Trip, Carefree, Confident, Sunny, Romantic, Summer, Reflective, Warm, Breezy, Rural, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Groovy, Lush, Bluesy, Smooth, Rhythmic
Style: Organic Music, Psychedelic Jazz, Ecstatic Minimalism, Gnawa
Moods: Ritualistic, Communal, Contemplative, Meditative, Earthy, Transcendent, Psychedelic, Colorful, Soothing, Spiritual, Peaceful
Featuring Ari Brown, Hamid Drake, Ben Lamar Gay, Mai Sugimoto, Jason Stein, Mikel Patrick Avery, Lisa Albarado, Kara Bershad, Josh Berman, and Nick Mazzarella
Natural Information Society Community Ensemble – Since Time is Gravity Read More »
