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fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Fiery Mania of Dijon's "Baby"

Dijon Duenas' unique voice complements his lo-fi, experimental music, creating a captivating sound that defies genre conventions.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

First Thursdays Do-Over: Live Music + 16MM Film (Oakland)

The Do-Over Music Series presents a rotating cast of local artists performing creative, improvised music and visuals.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

If Charmaine Lee loses focus during a concert 'this whole thing can collapse'

Charmaine Lee uses her voice as a tool for expression, creating a unique musical language that incorporates elements reminiscent of experimental electronics and noise music.
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from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Screen Grabs: Singular artist Meredith Monk documented 'In Pieces' - 48 hills

Meredith Monk's innovative interdisciplinary art defies categorization, blending music, movement, and performance art into a unique, influential style.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Phil Elverum and Arrington de Dionyso Announce New Album, Share Video

Giant Opening Mouth on the Ground, releasing on August 8, features 33-minutes of music recorded in 2014, dating back more than a decade, and showcases a unique collaborative process.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Revisit One of the Most Polarizing Albums in Rock History: Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music, Which Came Out 50 Years Ago

"What they heard when they put the new album on their turntables was nothing, absolutely nothing but screaming feedback noise recorded at various frequencies, played back against various other noise layers."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poor Creature: All Smiles Tonight review | Jude Roger's folk album of the month

Debut album by Poor Creature blends traditional songs with a haunting, playful atmosphere, showcasing unique instrumental choices and lyrical depth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The perfect accompaniment to life': why is a 12th-century nun the hottest name in experimental music?

Hildegard von Bingen's music profoundly influences modern genres and artists across various musical spectrums.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Sheer, trembling majesty: Oswald Huynh's Bach ode, Berio's "Folk Songs," and Faure's "Requiem" * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oswald Huỳnh's A Prelude to Stars and their Massive Dying combines Bach's influence with modern dissonance techniques, creating a unique musical experience.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: July 14-20

A Ghanian highlife legend and Pattie Gonia's environmental drag will ensure a sparkling atmosphere during a week of unique events at the Crystal Ballroom.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Phase Space: Degrees of Freedom review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

Sync opens the EP with stretched and delayed cowbells, creating a pulsing analogue rhythm that welcomes listeners into a deep ambient experience.
Berlin music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Dan Deacon Performs a Mesmerizing "Star Spangled Banner" at a Baltimore Orioles Game: Watch

Dan Deacon's performance of the National Anthem featured autotune and vocoder effects, creating a unique and mesmerizing rendition.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Audium Celebrates 50th Anniversary By Revisiting Its Very First Soundscape | KQED

"There’s been a lot of memories," Shaff says about working with the archive. He described the process as "almost too personal."
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Antimatter, Famous Techno, Sholeh Asgary, Audre

The event features a diverse lineup of sound artists exploring complex themes of existence and perception using varied mediums.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Japanese Composer Yasunao Tone Dies at 90

Yasunao Tone, renowned avant-garde composer and key figure in the Fluxus movement, passed away on May 12 at age 90.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Heinali / Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko: (Hildegard)

Sound artist Heinali merges medieval and Ukrainian folk music, creating an innovative auditory experience that blends tradition with modern technology.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Yes, there was a riot, but it was great': Cabaret Voltaire on violent gigs, nuclear noise and returning to mark 50 years

Cabaret Voltaire's groundbreaking performance in Sheffield 50 years ago marked a significant moment in the evolution of music.
The band laid the groundwork for genres like post-punk, industrial funk, and techno.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Photographic Memory: I look at her and light goes all through me

Max Epstein's 'I look at her and light goes all through me' is an experimental collection blending various genres and showcasing his artistic evolution.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Cole Pulice: Land's End Eternal

Cole Pulice's music blends real-time playing with digital processing, creating a unique balance of movement and stasis.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Beatrice Dillon: "Basho"

Beatrice Dillon's 'Basho' explores interconnectedness through dynamic contrasts, defying traditional musical structure while creating a unique auditory experience.
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fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Grails: Miracle Music

Grails' new album Miracle Music blends diverse influences creating an 'old-world' quality, with painterly aesthetics and subtle musical dynamics.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

MATA Festival Returns to Brooklyn for 27th Year Exploring Music, Mysticism And Identity

The MATA Festival showcases emerging composers and legendary artists, exploring themes of ancestry, identity, and science fiction.
This year's festival features 18 composers selected from over 300 submissions.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Arthur Russell: Sketches for World of Echo / Open Vocal Phrases Where Songs Come In and Out

The reissued live recordings of Arthur Russell encapsulate his unique melodic sensibility, showcasing a performance where his voice and cello create an ethereal experience.
SF music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Carla Bley's 1970s Experimental Masterpiece Gets a Belated Premiere

The staged American premiere of Carla Bley's Escalator Over the Hill represents a significant moment in 1970s experimental jazz opera.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Corbin: Crisis Kid

Corbin's album Crisis Kid blends hopeful melodies with deep exploration of morality and existential themes.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

An American composer's biological matter creates new music from beyond the grave

Alvin Lucier's experimental music continues posthumously through a surrogate brain created from his biological matter.
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code

Kali Malone's music intertwines expansive, slowly moving compositions with vibrant tones that transform the listener's experience into an enveloping soundscape.
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