Speaker Music’s Synoptic Audio blends electronic improvisation and jazz in a final 2026 Planet Mu release
Speaker Music unveils Synoptic Audio, a compelling new album that stands as the final chapter of DeForrest’s creative output under this moniker. Released in mid-2023, the record captures a series of live improvisations that traverse an intricate terrain of sound, blending elements from electronic, drone, and techno music with textures borrowed from shoegaz
Dames Brown and Amp Fiddler’s 2026 Take Me As I Am 12-inch features Moodymann remix on Defected Records
The June 2026 release of the 12″ single “Take Me As I Am” presents a compelling collaboration between Detroit vocal ensemble Dames Brown and the revered producer Amp Fiddler, issued by the independent label Defected. This single stands out not only as a fresh offering in the realm of house music but also as a […]
Magic Tuber Stringband explores nuclear fallout through Appalachian folk on Heavy Water album
Magic Tuber Stringband returns with Heavy Water, a compelling album that delves into the haunting legacy of the Savannah River Site in South Carolina. Marking their first recording as a trio, the group combines traditional Appalachian folk with experimental textures, creating an evocative soundscape that reflects ecological and communal upheaval. Comprising
Marisa Anderson explores global folk traditions on The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music vol. 1 vinyl
Marisa Anderson unfolds a unique chapter in contemporary folk music with her album The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music, vol. 1, a project that ventures beyond conventional borders to reinterpret nearly a thousand traditional folk songs collected by Harry Smith. This installment, the first in a series, focuses on countries that have experienced conflict wi
Planetary Assault Systems returns with Planetary People, a 3xLP techno exploration on Ostgut Ton in 2026
Planetary Assault Systems, the long-standing moniker of English electronic musician Luke Slater, returns with his latest album Planetary People, set to release on May 22, 2026. Issued by the influential German independent label Ostgut Ton, which is closely associated with the legendary Berghain club in Berlin, this three-LP vinyl edition marks a significant
Andrew Wasyslyk’s Irreparable Parables blends classical and ambient influences with six guest vocalists on vinyl
Andrew Wasyslyk’s album Irreparable Parables, released on March 6, 2026, presents a compelling exploration of emotional depth and sonic nuance that transcends conventional genre boundaries. The record features a distinctive fusion of classical textures, jazz improvisations, ambient atmospheres, and abstract musical elements, creating an evocative soundscap
Michael Brook’s 1992 Album Cobalt Blue Reissued on Crystal Clear 2xLP by 4AD
Michael Brook’s album Cobalt Blue, originally released in 1992, has been reissued on vinyl for the first time, marking a significant moment for collectors and enthusiasts of ambient and minimalist soundscapes. Issued by the revered British label 4AD, this reissue arrives as a meticulously remastered double LP pressed on crystal clear vinyl, complementing n
Mama Terra Explores Human Condition with Jazz Album Inner Space Featuring Conrad Roberts on Vinyl
The new album Inner Space by Mama Terra is set to arrive on July 17, 2026, marking a significant step beyond their 2023 debut The Summoned. This latest release unfolds across nine carefully crafted tracks that delve into the complexities of the human condition, a thematic exploration deepened by the evocative narration of Conrad Roberts. […]
Isaiah Collier’s 2026 EP Joy explores jazz-rooted reflections on joy on Brownswood Recordings vinyl
Isaiah Collier unveils JOY, a reflective five-track EP released on Brownswood Recordings, a label renowned for supporting contemporary jazz and soul artists with an ear for innovation. This latest offering delves into the multifaceted nature of joy, presenting it not merely as fleeting happiness but as a profound, deliberate state of being, a both spiritual
Blinking Cursor WU-LU & POiSON ANNA blend alternative and hip-hop on limited vinyl EP Bakerz Dozen
Emerging as a compelling joint venture in contemporary alternative music, WU-LU & POiSON ANNA introduce their debut collaborative EP, Bakerz Dozen, set for release on June 5, 2026. This tightly structured nine-track project navigates the intersections of alternative, hip-hop, trip-hop, and R&B, offering an atmospheric and genre-blurring soundscape th