Since their beginnings back in the 70s, The Residents have amazed and confused those who heard their strange variety of music. Theory of Obscurity is a film about this strange avant-garde arts collective, and it's now in post production. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-10-17)
Happy news reaches us from Alucard Music, official keeper of the Gentle Giant legacy, that a new archival live release will be out soon. The show took place July 3, 1976 at the Calderone Theater, Hempstead, Long Island, and was broadcast on a local radio station. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-10-02)
Keith Jones of Fruits de Mer just announced a juicy set of new vinyl for year end and possible Christmas presents. Read on for details directly from Keith. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-09-26)
Today we heard of a sad passing in the worlds of jazz and explorational music. Kenny Wheeler was a Canadian-born player of trumpet and flugelhorn as well as an accomplished composer. He was 84 years old, and has been in failing health for some time. His work as a leader, as well as with such diverse figures as Anthony Braxton, Ian Carr, Bill Bruford, David Sylvian, Graham Collier, and scores of others, redefined what a flugelhorn could do and brought many musical worlds together. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-09-18)
The multi- (mega-) talented Amy Denio has a lot of music she'd like to get recorded, but (like so many great artists) finds that money is hard to come by, so she's asking for your help. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-09-07)
Veteran musician, performer, singer, songwriter Shawn Phillips announces dates for his North American tour. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-09-01)
Glenn Cornick, the original bassist in Jethro Tull, has passed away at his home in Hawaii. He was 67 years old, and had been in hospice care for some time. Cornick appeared on This Was, Stand Up, and Benefit, as well as parts of Living in the Past. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2014-08-30)
Ian Shirley of Record Collector magazine has a Kickstarter Campaign to reissue the lovingly restored music of his former band, The Guardians of the Ancient Wisdom. You can help Ian release this undiscovered music on vinyl! » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-08-25)
According an email today from Keith Jones of Fruits de Mer, the next batch of vinyl is scheduled for release on September 22. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2014-07-24)