Kevin Press
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Trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah has published a memoir, covering his time with the Sun Ra Arkestra in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. It is the first book authored by a group member. A Strange Celestial Road is out July 25 on Blank Forms. Abdullah put in more than 20 years with the band. A key figure…
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The Cry is a new improv trio made up of Christine Ott on Ondes Martenot and piano, Mathieu Gabry on keyboards and effects and Pierre-Loïc Le Bliguet on drums, percussion. Their self-titled debut lands June 15 on Gizeh Records. Check out this teaser:
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Organizers of the wonderful annual Rewire festival in The Hague will release their first ever LP release next month. Remotely Together drops June 2. It features three pieces, all of which were commissioned for a virtual edition of the festival in 2021. The lineup: The recordings are edited versions of the original live performances. From…
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Contemporary music from everywhere.
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The Flowers of Hell released its delicious sixth LP yesterday, entitled Keshakhtaran. It is an instrumental recording featuring no less than 20 contributors. The list includes Rishi Dhir, who has worked with Brian Jonestown Massacre, Beck and others, along with Angel Corpus Christi, who has played with Suicide and Spiritualized. Check out this cover of…
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Five new faves: Plus one from way back:
The Moderns 