Review: Ryuichi Sakamoto + David Toop ‘Gardens of Shadows & Light’
Two veterans of experimental music come together for a truly extraordinary performance – now on vinyl for the first time.
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A commentary on the latest trends in music, from the newest tracks to up-and-coming artistes, as well as unique and lesser-known acts.
Strange As It Sounds, Covid Is Rewiring Our Listening Habits
Revealed: rise in podcasts to an altered taste in music among those deriving pleasure from sonic elements.
Mind, Body & Soul: Emma-Jean Thackray on New Jazz and her Love of the “Unsubtle”
On the occasion of her gloriously complex and mystical debut album, we speak to the Yorkshire-via-London jazz sensation about pop, rave and moshpits.
... BUT IS IT CLASSICAL?
A slew of exciting new albums this summer show the boundaries between orchestral / classical and the alternative and electronic music worlds more porous than ever. But how, if at all, should we categorise them?
Review: John Grant – ‘Boy From Michigan’
The singer-songwriter’s fifth solo studio album cements him – at the age of 52 – as one of the greatest of our time.
Mixtape’s Guide to the Music Genres Defining 2021
These are turbulent times, but musicians are responding in fascinating ways. We’ve selected a few sounds and themes that are guaranteed to be interesting this year.
Pushing the Boundaries of Improvisation: The Quirks of Experimental Music
We explore a new wave of musical exploration that promises to redefine the barriers of music as we know it.
"I Was a Reluctant Afrofuturist!" - Going Deep With Georgia Anne Muldrow
The Californian beat scene queen digs into time travel, freedom and "open source music" on her 22nd album.
Nostalgia Times Infinity: The Resurgent Trend of Lo-Fi Beats
The history of lo-fi music goes beyond just lounge music, helping listeners to tame their stress and get more work done. Here, we take a deeper look at the reasons behind its popularity.
Review: Howie Lee – ‘Birdy Island’
Has the Beijing based producer-musician made a truly 21st century masterpiece?