Moin Redefines Boundaries with Emotionally Charged Album You Never End
#moin #vinyl #indiemusic Moin, the London-based trio comprised of Valentina Magaletti, Tom Halstead, and Joe Andrews, is back with their third album, You Never End. Released through AD 93, the album signals a new phase for the group, blending their signature sound with striking vocal collaborations. These include contributions from artists like Olan Monk, ja
Xeno & Oaklander’s Via Negativa Pushes Minimal Synth Boundaries with Futuristic Elegance
#xeno&oaklander #vinyl #indiemusic Xeno & Oaklander, the pioneering electronic duo from Brooklyn, continues to redefine the landscape of minimal synth music with their latest release, Via Negativa (in the doorway light). Known for their deep-rooted commitment to analog technology and cold wave aesthetics, Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride have been instr
Celebrating 30 Years of Aphex Twin’s Seminal Masterpiece: Selected Ambient Works Volume II
#aphextwin #vinyl #indiemusic As the iconic “Selected Ambient Works Volume II” by Aphex Twin reaches its 30th anniversary, the album remains a cornerstone of electronic music, continuing to influence generations of artists and listeners alike. Originally released in 1994, this work by Richard D. James, known globally as Aphex Twin, has garnered w
Buzz’ Ayaz: Bridging Divides Through Psychedelic Soundscapes
#buzz’ayaz #vinyl #indiemusic In a region marked by decades of division, Buzz’ Ayaz emerges as a beacon of unity through music. Hailing from Nicosia, Cyprus’s capital, where the island remains split between the Greek south and Turkish north, this new band seeks to transcend the physical and cultural barriers that have long separated the two
Rediscovering a Hip-Hop Classic: The 25th Anniversary of Black on Both Sides by Mos Def
#mosdef #vinyl #indiemusic As the 25th anniversary of Black on Both Sides approaches, it’s an opportune moment to revisit one of the most impactful hip-hop albums of the late 1990s. Released on October 12, 1999, by Rawkus and Priority Records, this debut solo effort by Yasiin Bey—then known as Mos Def—stands as a seminal work […]
Rediscovering James Holden’s Masterpiece: The Inheritors Reissued on Vinyl
#jamesholden #vinyl #indiemusic James Holden’s 2013 album The Inheritors returns with a reissue that breathes new life into this seminal work, now available on vinyl for the first time in seven years. Known for pushing the boundaries of electronic music, Holden crafted The Inheritors as a sonic journey that delves deep into experimental territories whi
Revisiting the Depths: Billy Woods & Kenny Segal’s ‘Hiding Places’ Gets a Celebratory Reissue
#billywoods #vinyl #indiemusic Billy Woods and Kenny Segal’s collaborative album Hiding Places has solidified its place in the annals of underground hip-hop, and now, in 2024, the critically acclaimed project receives a well-deserved reissue. Originally released in 2019, this album saw both artists at the peak of their creative powers, merging Woods’
Conway the Machine Returns with Powerhouse Album “Slant Face Killah”
#conwaythemachine #vinyl #indiemusic Conway the Machine, one of the most prominent voices in the modern rap landscape, is back with his first major release of 2024, titled Slant Face Killah. Following the success of his 2023 album, Won’t He Do It, this new project continues to solidify Conway’s position as a masterful lyricist and versatile [&hel
Nubya Garcia’s “Odyssey”: A Majestic Fusion of Jazz, R&B, and Orchestral Mastery
#nubyagarcia #vinyl #indiemusic Nubya Garcia’s highly anticipated album, Odyssey, set to release in September 2024, is a remarkable continuation of her journey as a boundary-pushing saxophonist and composer. Following the success of her 2020 debut album, Source, Garcia’s new work further establishes her as a key figure in contemporary jazz, while also ex
Rediscovering the Timeless Visions of Pauline Anna Strom: Trans-Millenia Consort Reissued
#paulineannastrom #vinyl #indiemusic The 2023 reissue of Trans-Millenia Consort brings back into the spotlight the pioneering work of Pauline Anna Strom, an influential electronic music composer from the West Coast. Originally released in 1982, this debut album is a captivating exploration of sound that transcends time and space, merging ancient echoes with