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#experimental-music

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Music production

Corbin: Crisis Kid

Corbin's album Crisis Kid blends hopeful melodies with deep exploration of morality and existential themes.

Music production

Huremic: Seeking Darkness

Huremic's debut album, Seeking Darkness, combines traditional Korean sounds with avant-garde sampling for a unique listening experience.

#musical-innovation

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Arts

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.

DC food

Adam O'Farrill, Latin jazz royalty, expands the sound's domain

Adam O'Farrill embraces diverse musical influences, creating experimental jazz that transcends traditional boundaries.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

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.

DC food

Adam O'Farrill, Latin jazz royalty, expands the sound's domain

Adam O'Farrill embraces diverse musical influences, creating experimental jazz that transcends traditional boundaries.

more#musical-innovation

Kali Malone Announces New Sacrificial Code Reissue, Shares Song

Kali Malone is releasing a new edition of her 2019 album The Sacrificial Code, featuring a new 2023 arrangement on a 16th-century organ.

Music

Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code

Kali Malone's album 'The Sacrificial Code' is a powerful and emotional exploration of sound through the pipe organ.

SF music

Kali Malone Announces New Sacrificial Code Reissue, Shares Song

Kali Malone is releasing a new edition of her 2019 album The Sacrificial Code, featuring a new 2023 arrangement on a 16th-century organ.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Music

Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code

Kali Malone's album 'The Sacrificial Code' is a powerful and emotional exploration of sound through the pipe organ.

more#kali-malone

3 weeks ago

SF music

The String Queens at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The String Queens blend diverse musical styles to empower women and innovate within string music.

#collaboration

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Miscellaneous

Drumming is full of machismo, so vulgar, so dumb': Valentina Magaletti, the musician giving the underground its rhythm

Valentina Magaletti emphasizes the value of collaboration over solo work, enriching the narrative through dialogues with others.

Fashion & style

Pan Records x Nike Air Max 180: When Underground Music Meets Minimalist Design - Yanko Design

Nike's collaboration with Pan Records merges experimental music with an iconic sneaker, reflecting deep cultural ties and innovative design choices.

Miscellaneous

Geologist / D.S.: A Shaw Deal

Animal Collective's charm stems from their diverse array of experimental releases alongside their acclaimed albums, fostering a unique artistic space.

DC food

Musicians of Mendoza Hoff Revels love the weird parts of jazz and rock

Mendoza Hoff Revels uniquely blends rock and jazz, focusing on experimental and unconventional elements, setting them apart from traditional genres.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Miscellaneous

Drumming is full of machismo, so vulgar, so dumb': Valentina Magaletti, the musician giving the underground its rhythm

Valentina Magaletti emphasizes the value of collaboration over solo work, enriching the narrative through dialogues with others.

Fashion & style

Pan Records x Nike Air Max 180: When Underground Music Meets Minimalist Design - Yanko Design

Nike's collaboration with Pan Records merges experimental music with an iconic sneaker, reflecting deep cultural ties and innovative design choices.

Miscellaneous

Geologist / D.S.: A Shaw Deal

Animal Collective's charm stems from their diverse array of experimental releases alongside their acclaimed albums, fostering a unique artistic space.

DC food

Musicians of Mendoza Hoff Revels love the weird parts of jazz and rock

Mendoza Hoff Revels uniquely blends rock and jazz, focusing on experimental and unconventional elements, setting them apart from traditional genres.

Yves Jarvis: All Cylinders

Yves Jarvis embraces clarity in his music on the album 'All Cylinders', moving from experimental to structured melodies.

fromVulture

Music

Miley Cyrus's 'Something Beautiful' Video Is Pretty ... Explosive

Miley Cyrus's new album 'Something Beautiful' defies expectations by blending soulful elements with explosive, experimental rock.

fromConsequence

Music

Song of the Week: Ethel Cain Rewards the Patient with the Hauntingly Beautiful "Vacillator"

Ethel Cain's new album 'Perverts' marks a significant shift in her musical style, moving towards darker, more experimental sounds.

Music

Yves Jarvis: All Cylinders

Yves Jarvis embraces clarity in his music on the album 'All Cylinders', moving from experimental to structured melodies.

fromVulture

Music

Miley Cyrus's 'Something Beautiful' Video Is Pretty ... Explosive

Miley Cyrus's new album 'Something Beautiful' defies expectations by blending soulful elements with explosive, experimental rock.

fromConsequence

Music

Song of the Week: Ethel Cain Rewards the Patient with the Hauntingly Beautiful "Vacillator"

Ethel Cain's new album 'Perverts' marks a significant shift in her musical style, moving towards darker, more experimental sounds.

more#music-review

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Portland food

SPELLLING Will Kick Off Her 'Portrait of my Heart' Tour in San Francisco | KQED

SPELLLING's new album, Portrait of My Heart, channels inner turmoil through guitar-driven alternative rock.

#jazz

fromPortland Mercury

Portland food

The Mercury Wrangles the Best Concerts Every Week Just For You!

Adrian Younge brings jazz-infused sounds to Portland, while MSC presents genre-blurring experimental music.

Upcoming shows in Portland feature diverse artists and a vibrant local music scene.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Sam Wilkes: iiyo iiyo iiyo

Sam Wilkes' album 'iiyo iiyo iiyo' showcases a unique blend of jazz influences, demonstrating his innovative and collaborative approach to music.

fromLondon Jazz News

London music

Meteo Mulhouse Festival 2024, France

The Météo Mulhouse Festival features a shifting lineup embracing free jazz and experimental music, enhancing audience engagement and attendance.

fromPortland Mercury

Portland food

The Mercury Wrangles the Best Concerts Every Week Just For You!

Adrian Younge brings jazz-infused sounds to Portland, while MSC presents genre-blurring experimental music.

Upcoming shows in Portland feature diverse artists and a vibrant local music scene.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Sam Wilkes: iiyo iiyo iiyo

Sam Wilkes' album 'iiyo iiyo iiyo' showcases a unique blend of jazz influences, demonstrating his innovative and collaborative approach to music.

fromLondon Jazz News

London music

Meteo Mulhouse Festival 2024, France

The Météo Mulhouse Festival features a shifting lineup embracing free jazz and experimental music, enhancing audience engagement and attendance.

New voices, deeply eloquent sounds inspire at the Audium - 48 hills

The Audium continues to showcase innovative sound artistry, inviting new voices in a historic space.

Music

Flipper: Album - Generic Flipper

Flipper's debut album explores themes of nihilism through absurdist lyrics and a blend of punk and jam influences.

Music production

Lyra Pramuk Launches New Label, Shares Video for New Song "Vega"

Lyra Pramuk releases new song 'Vega' after five years, debuting on her new label Pop.Soil.

Music production

frompitchfork.com

Big Thief's James Krivchenia Announces Album, Shares New Song Probably Wizards

James Krivchenia's new album 'Performing Belief' features innovative sounds and collaborations, set to release on May 2.

SF music

Fennesz: The Last Days of May

Fennesz's composition, a 24-minute track, encapsulates the essence of Longform Editions, combining beauty and tension while marking the label's farewell.

fromConsequence

fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music

Miscellaneous

Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard team up for collaborative single "Back in the Game"

Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke collaborate on single 'Back in the Game,' showcasing their innovative partnership and artistic experimentation.

Writing

Read an extract from Semi-Conducting - Rambles Through The Post-Cagean Thicket - The Wire

Feedback allowed the author to creatively explore sound without personal bias, transforming silence into music through acoustics.

#avant-garde

Music

Callahan & Witscher: Think Differently

Fitzgerald's essay captures the despair of a once-ambitious writer, paralleling the struggles of experimental musicians today.

"Think Differently" by Callahan and Witscher reflects on the chaos and disillusionment of being avant-garde artists.

Miscellaneous

Ethel Cain: Perverts review a gothic follow-up determined to stay underground

Ethel Cain's 'Perverts' is an avant-garde project that prioritizes atmospheric soundscapes over mainstream accessibility.

Music

Klein: marked

Klein's experimental music challenges categorization by blending guitar squall with unique sounds, deviating from mainstream expectations.

Music

Callahan & Witscher: Think Differently

Fitzgerald's essay captures the despair of a once-ambitious writer, paralleling the struggles of experimental musicians today.

"Think Differently" by Callahan and Witscher reflects on the chaos and disillusionment of being avant-garde artists.

Miscellaneous

Ethel Cain: Perverts review a gothic follow-up determined to stay underground

Ethel Cain's 'Perverts' is an avant-garde project that prioritizes atmospheric soundscapes over mainstream accessibility.

Music

Klein: marked

Klein's experimental music challenges categorization by blending guitar squall with unique sounds, deviating from mainstream expectations.

Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's wildest pyro-party returns with 'sounds you've never seen'

Mechasonic is a unique multi-day experimental music festival held in a working metal shop.

Miscellaneous

Aphex Twin: Music From the Merch Desk (2016 - 2023)

Aphex Twin's recent compilation, while comprehensive, lacks new material and may be overwhelming for casual listeners.

fromGothamist

Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's wildest pyro-party returns with 'sounds you've never seen'

Mechasonic is a unique multi-day experimental music festival held in a working metal shop.

Miscellaneous

Aphex Twin: Music From the Merch Desk (2016 - 2023)

Aphex Twin's recent compilation, while comprehensive, lacks new material and may be overwhelming for casual listeners.

more#live-performance

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC music

The London Contemporary Music Festival Trolls for Aesthetics

The London Contemporary Music Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with 'LET'S CREATE', focusing on the artistic trickster figure and experimental music.

Miscellaneous

One to watch: Man/Woman/Chainsaw

Man/Woman/Chainsaw blends DIY chaos and playfulness in their art-rock music, creating a captivating mix of pretty and noisy sounds.

fromEngadget

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

The Roli Airwave is a high-tech keyboard teaching tool inspired by the theremin

The Roli Airwave revolutionizes piano learning by integrating AI, offering real-time feedback and support for both learners and experimental musicians.

Music

Still casting a spell: Broadcast's 20 best songs ranked!

Broadcast's last album before Trish Keenan's death showcased their unique sound collage approach, emphasizing their ability to create compelling music up to their final days.

#other-minds-festival

from48 hills

Writing

Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos? - 48 hills

The Other Minds Festival showcases innovative, boundary-pushing performances that connect music with current global issues, reflecting a commitment to experimental art.

fromKqed

SF parents

The Best Classical Music Concerts in the Bay Area This Fall | KQED

Other Minds festival showcases innovative sounds and performances, highlighting experimental compositions and diverse talent in the Bay Area.

from48 hills

Writing

Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos? - 48 hills

The Other Minds Festival showcases innovative, boundary-pushing performances that connect music with current global issues, reflecting a commitment to experimental art.

fromKqed

more#other-minds-festival

SF parents

The Best Classical Music Concerts in the Bay Area This Fall | KQED

Other Minds festival showcases innovative sounds and performances, highlighting experimental compositions and diverse talent in the Bay Area.

fromDocument Journal

Music

Experimental pop duo NEW YORK's 'rapstar*' maintains an artful anonymity

Gretchen Lawrence and Coumba Samba's duo NEW YORK creates an intoxicating soundtrack that blends experimental influences with contemporary urban themes.

frompitchfork.com

Music

Dean Roberts, Experimental Composer in Thela and White Winged Moth, Dies at 49

Dean Roberts, influential in the experimental music scene, passed away at 49, leaving behind a legacy of innovative soundscapes and collaborations.

Music

Listen to Exodus1900 and Zootzie's "Shopping": The Ones

Exodus1900 and Zootzie create wild, glitchy music, challenging traditional genres in an unconventional venue like a church.

Music

9 months ago

8 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

Stay updated with Pitchfork's weekly new music recommendations including releases from Ice Spice, Klein, Wand, and more.

11 months ago

Music

Crumb: AMAMA

Crumb's new album 'AMAMA' is a sleeker, riskier, and more rewarding iteration of their signature red-eyed experimentation.

11 months ago

Music

Naemi: Dust Devil

Naemi-a's 'Dust Devil' album offers soft, ambient electronic tracks with a unique perspective and subtle complexity.