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fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Chris Williams: Odu: Vibration II

The album unfolds with the patience of a long tracking shot, fostering the illusion of being swallowed up by darkness. Opener "Moon" begins with a rich, buzzing synthesizer drone and the huff of naked breath through a horn; as the chord expands, revealing new frequencies, Williams sketches the tentative outline of a minor-key melody before he's joined by the searching cries of his bandmates.
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from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Under the Stars: Amelia Ray puts us under the right 'Soulveillance' - 48 hills

Amelia Ray's soulful songwriting and performances foster deep emotional connection, while Los Angeles experimental jazz collective SML delivers Fela-influenced, acid-tinged, adventurous grooves.
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from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Under the Stars: The necessary genius of Saul Williams (and friends) - 48 hills

Saul Williams collaborates with Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, and friends for experimental, ambient-jazz-infused performances blending percussion, rare instruments, and genre-defying textures in Oakland.
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fromSPIN
1 month ago

Patrick Shiroishi Knows How Memory Works

Patrick Shiroishi's solo project balances aggressive thrash and evocative ambience to create music that is both fraught and angrily intense, yet strangely serene.
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