Big Thief's James Krivchenia Announces Album, Shares New Song Probably WizardsJames Krivchenia's new album 'Performing Belief' features innovative sounds and collaborations, set to release on May 2.
Song of the Week: Ethel Cain Rewards the Patient with the Hauntingly Beautiful "Vacillator"Ethel Cain's new album 'Perverts' marks a significant shift in her musical style, moving towards darker, more experimental sounds.
Big Thief's James Krivchenia Announces Album, Shares New Song Probably WizardsJames Krivchenia's new album 'Performing Belief' features innovative sounds and collaborations, set to release on May 2.
Song of the Week: Ethel Cain Rewards the Patient with the Hauntingly Beautiful "Vacillator"Ethel Cain's new album 'Perverts' marks a significant shift in her musical style, moving towards darker, more experimental sounds.
Fennesz: The Last Days of MayFennesz's composition, a 24-minute track, encapsulates the essence of Longform Editions, combining beauty and tension while marking the label's farewell.
Kim Gordon and Model Home Share Video for New Song "Razzamatazz"Kim Gordon collaborates with Model Home on the new experimental track "Razzamatazz," highlighting her artistic evolution.
Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard team up for collaborative single "Back in the Game"Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke collaborate on single 'Back in the Game,' showcasing their innovative partnership and artistic experimentation.
Squanderers: If a Body Meet a BodyDavid Grubbs' poem explores themes of squandered talent through a collaborative, spontaneous music project by renowned musicians.
Sam Wilkes: iiyo iiyo iiyoSam Wilkes' album 'iiyo iiyo iiyo' showcases a unique blend of jazz influences, demonstrating his innovative and collaborative approach to music.
Kim Gordon and Model Home Share Video for New Song "Razzamatazz"Kim Gordon collaborates with Model Home on the new experimental track "Razzamatazz," highlighting her artistic evolution.
Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard team up for collaborative single "Back in the Game"Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke collaborate on single 'Back in the Game,' showcasing their innovative partnership and artistic experimentation.
Squanderers: If a Body Meet a BodyDavid Grubbs' poem explores themes of squandered talent through a collaborative, spontaneous music project by renowned musicians.
Sam Wilkes: iiyo iiyo iiyoSam Wilkes' album 'iiyo iiyo iiyo' showcases a unique blend of jazz influences, demonstrating his innovative and collaborative approach to music.
Klein: Thirteen SenseKlein's 'thirteen sense' uniquely blends aggressive guitar work with ambient sound, challenging traditional genre boundaries.
Dean Roberts, Experimental Composer in Thela and White Winged Moth, Dies at 49Dean Roberts, influential in the experimental music scene, passed away at 49, leaving behind a legacy of innovative soundscapes and collaborations.
Squid: CowardsSquid's 'Cowards' explores the darker sides of humanity with experimental sound, focusing on themes like cowardice and apathy.
Dean Roberts, Experimental Composer in Thela and White Winged Moth, Dies at 49Dean Roberts, influential in the experimental music scene, passed away at 49, leaving behind a legacy of innovative soundscapes and collaborations.
Squid: CowardsSquid's 'Cowards' explores the darker sides of humanity with experimental sound, focusing on themes like cowardice and apathy.
Read an extract from Semi-Conducting - Rambles Through The Post-Cagean Thicket - The WireFeedback allowed the author to creatively explore sound without personal bias, transforming silence into music through acoustics.
Educate Your Ears: SABIWA, Queimada, Nathan L. - KALTBLUT MagazineSons of _ is a collaborative EP blending avant-garde sounds with Taiwanese folklore, driving listeners into an immersive auditory experience.
Drumming is full of machismo, so vulgar, so dumb': Valentina Magaletti, the musician giving the underground its rhythmValentina Magaletti emphasizes the value of collaboration over solo work, enriching the narrative through dialogues with others.
30nThe project 30×n showcases interactive audiovisual performance by engaging computers as creative partners alongside human performers.
Geologist / D.S.: A Shaw DealAnimal Collective's charm stems from their diverse array of experimental releases alongside their acclaimed albums, fostering a unique artistic space.
Musicians of Mendoza Hoff Revels love the weird parts of jazz and rockMendoza Hoff Revels uniquely blends rock and jazz, focusing on experimental and unconventional elements, setting them apart from traditional genres.
Educate Your Ears: SABIWA, Queimada, Nathan L. - KALTBLUT MagazineSons of _ is a collaborative EP blending avant-garde sounds with Taiwanese folklore, driving listeners into an immersive auditory experience.
Drumming is full of machismo, so vulgar, so dumb': Valentina Magaletti, the musician giving the underground its rhythmValentina Magaletti emphasizes the value of collaboration over solo work, enriching the narrative through dialogues with others.
30nThe project 30×n showcases interactive audiovisual performance by engaging computers as creative partners alongside human performers.
Geologist / D.S.: A Shaw DealAnimal Collective's charm stems from their diverse array of experimental releases alongside their acclaimed albums, fostering a unique artistic space.
Musicians of Mendoza Hoff Revels love the weird parts of jazz and rockMendoza Hoff Revels uniquely blends rock and jazz, focusing on experimental and unconventional elements, setting them apart from traditional genres.
'Musically embodied': Revered Bay Area musician Dax Pierson dies at 54Dax Pierson was a transformative figure in the Bay Area music scene, influencing experimental hip-hop and inspiring local artists despite personal struggles.
Etelin: Patio User ManualAlex Cobb's music captures the essence of everyday life and nature through ambient soundscapes, focusing on domestic rituals and rural spaces.
Davis Galvin: Prism review shape-shifting soundscapes for the horticulturally mindedDavis Galvin's Prism unites sound and botany, embodying an immersive and meditative listening experience influenced by nature.
Etelin: Patio User ManualAlex Cobb's music captures the essence of everyday life and nature through ambient soundscapes, focusing on domestic rituals and rural spaces.
Davis Galvin: Prism review shape-shifting soundscapes for the horticulturally mindedDavis Galvin's Prism unites sound and botany, embodying an immersive and meditative listening experience influenced by nature.
Callahan & Witscher: Think DifferentlyFitzgerald's essay captures the despair of a once-ambitious writer, paralleling the struggles of experimental musicians today."Think Differently" by Callahan and Witscher reflects on the chaos and disillusionment of being avant-garde artists.
Ethel Cain: Perverts review a gothic follow-up determined to stay undergroundEthel Cain's 'Perverts' is an avant-garde project that prioritizes atmospheric soundscapes over mainstream accessibility.
Klein: markedKlein's experimental music challenges categorization by blending guitar squall with unique sounds, deviating from mainstream expectations.
claire rousay: sentimentClaire Rousay's album 'sentiment' showcases a departure from her experimental sound towards earnest, melodic pop with elements of despair and desire.
Callahan & Witscher: Think DifferentlyFitzgerald's essay captures the despair of a once-ambitious writer, paralleling the struggles of experimental musicians today."Think Differently" by Callahan and Witscher reflects on the chaos and disillusionment of being avant-garde artists.
Ethel Cain: Perverts review a gothic follow-up determined to stay undergroundEthel Cain's 'Perverts' is an avant-garde project that prioritizes atmospheric soundscapes over mainstream accessibility.
Klein: markedKlein's experimental music challenges categorization by blending guitar squall with unique sounds, deviating from mainstream expectations.
claire rousay: sentimentClaire Rousay's album 'sentiment' showcases a departure from her experimental sound towards earnest, melodic pop with elements of despair and desire.
Brooklyn's wildest pyro-party returns with 'sounds you've never seen'Mechasonic is a unique multi-day experimental music festival held in a working metal shop.
Aphex Twin: Music From the Merch Desk (2016 - 2023)Aphex Twin's recent compilation, while comprehensive, lacks new material and may be overwhelming for casual listeners.
Brooklyn's wildest pyro-party returns with 'sounds you've never seen'Mechasonic is a unique multi-day experimental music festival held in a working metal shop.
Aphex Twin: Music From the Merch Desk (2016 - 2023)Aphex Twin's recent compilation, while comprehensive, lacks new material and may be overwhelming for casual listeners.
The 10 best contemporary albums of 2024Feinberg redefines psychedelic music by eliminating rock elements, emphasizing therapeutic ambient sounds.Caroline Shaw and So Percussion blend poetry with eclectic modern styles.Astrid Sonne combines experimental sounds and R&B in innovative ways.
Mixtape: KWARP - KALTBLUT MagazineKWARP is an innovative musical persona by Katsunori Sawa, merging experimental sounds that reflect deep emotional themes.
The London Contemporary Music Festival Trolls for AestheticsThe London Contemporary Music Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with 'LET'S CREATE', focusing on the artistic trickster figure and experimental music.
Video Premiere: Aja Ireland - Cryptid - KALTBLUT MagazineAja Ireland's 'Cryptid' music video is a fusion of immersive art, electronic music, and fashion, emphasizing themes of duality and mysticism.
Adam O'Farrill, Latin jazz royalty, expands the sound's domainAdam O'Farrill embraces diverse musical influences, creating experimental jazz that transcends traditional boundaries.
Jeff Parker: The Way Out of EasyThe album features mellow yet surprising improvisations that engage listeners, urging deeper participation rather than passive background music.
Meteo Mulhouse Festival 2024, FranceThe Météo Mulhouse Festival features a shifting lineup embracing free jazz and experimental music, enhancing audience engagement and attendance.
Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2024 (NFoJaIM), 27-29 Sep + 3-6 OctThe Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2024 features big names, experimental musicians, and local artists in an imaginative program.
Adam O'Farrill, Latin jazz royalty, expands the sound's domainAdam O'Farrill embraces diverse musical influences, creating experimental jazz that transcends traditional boundaries.
Jeff Parker: The Way Out of EasyThe album features mellow yet surprising improvisations that engage listeners, urging deeper participation rather than passive background music.
Meteo Mulhouse Festival 2024, FranceThe Météo Mulhouse Festival features a shifting lineup embracing free jazz and experimental music, enhancing audience engagement and attendance.
Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2024 (NFoJaIM), 27-29 Sep + 3-6 OctThe Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2024 features big names, experimental musicians, and local artists in an imaginative program.
One to watch: Man/Woman/ChainsawMan/Woman/Chainsaw blends DIY chaos and playfulness in their art-rock music, creating a captivating mix of pretty and noisy sounds.
Inside a 6-story SoMa warehouse full of the skeletons of SF's pastRosenthal's exhibit reflects a celebration of his unique artistic journey while providing a platform for renewal in Oakland's art scene.
Press Play: Skarv - Polymer Veil - KALTBLUT MagazineMads Krue Bugge's album Polymer Veil explores the intersection of plasticity and artificial intelligence, questioning authenticity in our synthetic world.
Klara Lewis: ThankfulPeter Rehberg was a pivotal figure in experimental music, known for championing many artists through his label Editions Mego.
Sophie's Posthumous (And Final) AlbumSophie transformed pop music with her innovative sound, and her posthumous album completes her artistic legacy.
Notable Releases of the Week (5/17)Billie Eilish continues to break boundaries by creating experimental music despite being a mainstream pop star.
Sophie's Posthumous (And Final) AlbumSophie transformed pop music with her innovative sound, and her posthumous album completes her artistic legacy.
Notable Releases of the Week (5/17)Billie Eilish continues to break boundaries by creating experimental music despite being a mainstream pop star.
The Roli Airwave is a high-tech keyboard teaching tool inspired by the thereminThe Roli Airwave revolutionizes piano learning by integrating AI, offering real-time feedback and support for both learners and experimental musicians.
Still casting a spell: Broadcast's 20 best songs ranked!Broadcast's last album before Trish Keenan's death showcased their unique sound collage approach, emphasizing their ability to create compelling music up to their final days.
Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos? - 48 hillsThe Other Minds Festival showcases innovative, boundary-pushing performances that connect music with current global issues, reflecting a commitment to experimental art.
The Best Classical Music Concerts in the Bay Area This Fall | KQEDOther Minds festival showcases innovative sounds and performances, highlighting experimental compositions and diverse talent in the Bay Area.
Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos? - 48 hillsThe Other Minds Festival showcases innovative, boundary-pushing performances that connect music with current global issues, reflecting a commitment to experimental art.
The Best Classical Music Concerts in the Bay Area This Fall | KQEDOther Minds festival showcases innovative sounds and performances, highlighting experimental compositions and diverse talent in the Bay Area.
Experimental pop duo NEW YORK's 'rapstar*' maintains an artful anonymityGretchen Lawrence and Coumba Samba's duo NEW YORK creates an intoxicating soundtrack that blends experimental influences with contemporary urban themes.
Arts Forecast: SF Electronic Music Festival, Open Studios, Greek Food Fest... - 48 hillsSan Francisco's experimental music scene deserves more recognition as a tourist attraction.
Roar Shack, baby, Roar Shack: Enter Mid-Market's new experimental music hub - 48 hillsThe Living Earth Show is revitalizing San Francisco's experimental music scene with the launch of Roar Shack, highlighting innovative auditory experiences.
Listen to Exodus1900 and Zootzie's "Shopping": The OnesExodus1900 and Zootzie create wild, glitchy music, challenging traditional genres in an unconventional venue like a church.
8 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to NowStay updated with Pitchfork's weekly new music recommendations including releases from Ice Spice, Klein, Wand, and more.
Crumb: AMAMACrumb's new album 'AMAMA' is a sleeker, riskier, and more rewarding iteration of their signature red-eyed experimentation.
Naemi: Dust DevilNaemi-a's 'Dust Devil' album offers soft, ambient electronic tracks with a unique perspective and subtle complexity.
People think I hate pop': super-producer AG Cook on working with Beyonce and honouring his friend SophieAG Cook's diverse music output ranges from commercial hits to experimental underground sounds, with his recent work including a 24-song album split into Past, Present, and Future sections.
Naemi: Dust DevilNaemi-a's 'Dust Devil' album offers soft, ambient electronic tracks with a unique perspective and subtle complexity.
People think I hate pop': super-producer AG Cook on working with Beyonce and honouring his friend SophieAG Cook's diverse music output ranges from commercial hits to experimental underground sounds, with his recent work including a 24-song album split into Past, Present, and Future sections.
How to Dress Well: I Am Toward YouHow to Dress Well's new album 'I Am Toward You' is complex and challenging, blending various elements to create an idiosyncratic world.
Basta Now : an interview with Fanny Chiarello & Valentina Magaletti - The WirePermanent Draft is a new micro press and label founded by Fanny Chiarello and Valentina Magaletti, focusing on women, trans, and non-binary artists in experimental music.Chiarello and Magaletti aim to create a space to showcase underrepresented artists and challenge gender disparities in the music industry.
Your Laurie Anderson Primer: Five Songs From the Trailblazing Musician That Aren't the TikTok-Famous "O Superman"Laurie Anderson's music spans 40 years, with 'O Superman' gaining popularity due to John Peel and TikTok.Anderson's work questions justice, safety, power, and technology, with a warm and grounded style.
Ghost: Ghost / Second Time Around / Temple StoneGhost's ballads set them apart from their peers.Second Time Around album showcases Ghost's expansion of timbral palette and folk rock style.
Gulfer Release Final EPGulfer, a Montreal indie-rock band, is releasing a final EP following their breakup, exploring a more experimental sound
Dialect Announces New Album Atlas of Green, Shares Video for New SongDialect, the British experimental musician, to release new album 'Atlas of Green' on September 20, influenced by philosopher Federico Campagna and sci-fi authors Ursula K. Le Guin and Gene Wolfe.
Th Blisks: ElixaTh Blisks create a unique and unclassifiable sound blending various genres into washed-out indie dub pop.