For the Record: July 16, 2021.
Canadian experimental-music imprint Rat-drifting returns, and Jane in Ether defies words. Plus listings for dozens of new and forthcoming recordings.
For the Record: May 21, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats—including an Album of the Week from The Westerlies and Conrad Tao.
Beginnings and Endings
Taking stock after a fulfilling first year, preparing for a time of transition, and shining some light on the inexplicably beautiful darkness of Hey Exit.
For the Record: April 23, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats—including two boxes of compositions and standards from Anthony Braxton.
For the Record: April 16, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats—including new Wadada Leo Smith sets and an Album of the Week by Nate Wooley.
For the Record: April 9, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats—including a newly announced Julius Eastman series from Wild Up.
For the Record: April 2, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats—including a bountiful "Blue" Gene Tyranny box and Bandcamp Friday picks.
For the Record: March 26, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats—including three albums by String Noise and a campaign to support Tim Barnes.
For the Record: March 12, 2021
Keeping tabs on new recordings of interest to the new-music community, on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital-only formats… and some thoughts about breaking up with a long-admired artist.