Teaser of the new Wolf People album “Fain”, released 29 April 2013 on Jagjaguwar.
Throughout Fain - the band’s second album - folk melodies meet visceral fuzz-rock, never sounding quite like anyone else specifically, but a unique blend that never coalesced at the time. Led Zeppelin weren’t miles away, but their folk tendencies were more of a detour from the pursuit of swaggering rock & roll stardom. Wolf People take both routes in equal measure, counting influences from the psychedelic Mighty Baby to the delicate tones of Fairport Convention. The Quietus
The album was written in a period deeply influenced by the unexpected death of guitarist Christopher Reimer. Embracing a more organic approach to songwriting in Reimer’s wake, the San Francisco natives’ fifth LP release will see a shift in tone and style from previous efforts. Paste Magazine
I did this before the Bohren gig in Istanbul a few weeks ago, but failed to put it online on time. Maximum black dark doom jazz noir for your Sunday night smokesessions.
Meridian Brothers - Guaracha U.F.O (Versión Rebajada)
The best album I’ve listened to this year is by Bogota’s Meridian Brothers.
Straddling the line between new and old, Meridian Brothers’ mischievous blend of Latin rhythms and psychedelic grooves is the creation of Eblis Álvarez, one of the key figures of the experimental music scene in Bogota.
Dubspot presents Clive Chin: The Lost Archives of 17 North Parade
A new original three-part series which details the history and discovery of previously unknown and unreleased recordings by many of reggae’s greatest stars from 70’s by Randy’s.
The first physical release by enigmatic electronic composer Joane Skyler. Romantic computer music from the future. 2nd edition of 50 pro dubbed orange cassettes.
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