Communal Healing by Afterthought
"The first step in healing is recognizing that you are not healed. Recognizing that you are hurt. Recognizing that you […]
Machines by Nihar
I have long been an admirer of Nihar Kirtidev Bhatt's releases, DJ sets, and his esoteric techno label Left Hand […]
No Jack Swing by Brontez Purnell
"Ghosting is a clear form of communication." As eclectically inspired as new jack swing—the late 80s hip hop-dance pop-R&B fusion […]
P:R:I:S:M by Sutekh Hexen & Funerary Call
"Dissolving the shadow-self." If most music is best suited to a specific place, then here is a new work that […]
Play at Duke by Chris Corsano & Bill Orcutt
Two musicians—and a burning fire. Upstate NY-based drummer Chris Corsano joins SF experimental guitar wizard Bill Orcutt on Play at […]
Burden of Proof by Chuck Johnson
In film scores, the enveloping nature of ambient meets the experimental drama of contemporary classical. Film serves as a natural […]
The Goods EP by the Goods
A new crushing midtempo power pop EP from Dandy Boy Records? Sign me up. The Goods—made up of singer-songwriter Rob […]
“What’s Pimpin’?” by RyanNicole, Madlines, and Coco Peila
"We want to separate hip-hop culture from pimp culture, which mirrors the exploitation and domination of colonialism, slavery and racial […]
MAHAL (Live from Big Sur) by Toro y Moi
"Magic is real." A year following the original album release, MAHAL by Toro y Moi gets the full live treatment […]
The Other Side by Chrissy
SF-based transatlantic rave dealer Chrissy is back with another dose of high-octave dance floor workouts. Released on Dansu Discs, The […]