Crucial Listening

Luke's picks: Pet Shop Boys – Discography: The Complete Singles CollectionNapalm Death – ScumAdam Bohman – Music And WordsThe magnificent new Helm record, titled Chemical Flowers, is out now on PAN. Check it out on the official Helm Bandcamp, and find news/upcoming tour dates on Facebook.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Faith's picks: Swans – Soundtracks For The BlindEinstürzende Neubauten – Zeichnungen Des Patienten O.T.Earth – HibernaculumHead over the Faith's blog for updates on her work, along with links to her various projects (all of them great). Mamiffer and Barnett+Coloccia both have a Bandcamp, as does SIGE. Her collaboration with Jon Mueller and Aidan Baker, titled See Through, is out now on Gizeh.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Graham's picks:Milan Knizak – Broken MusicA Guy Called Gerald – Attic Attack [1986 - 1988]Helena Celle – If I Can't Handle Me At My Best, Then You Don't Deserve You At Your WorstGraham's new mechanical techno record is called Music For Climbing Walls. Check it out on Bandcamp, and keep pace with the latest happenings on his website.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Dylan's pick: King Crimson – Starless And Bible BlackAdrienne's pick: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds – Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of OrpheusDylan's pick: Jimi Hendrix – Band Of GypsysEarth's new album, Full Upon Her Burning Lips, is out May 24th 2019 on Sargent House. Order it over at their website, which also contains their full list of US tour dates. They're also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Fez spoilers, triphop Americana, musings on completionism. The composer and multi-instrumentalist talks about three important albums.Cee's picks:Darren Korb – Bastion OSTDisasterpeace – Fez OSTTomáš Dvořák – Machinarium OSTConnect with Cee via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and support their work on Patreon. Be sure to check out their wonderful album The King over on Slip. Read a mammoth ATTN interview with Cee right here.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Discovering secret treasure, making 183 of something, songs of gender transition. The percussionist and composer discusses three important albums.Sarah's picks: 1) Baudouin Oosterlynck – 1975-19782) Maher Shalal Hash Baz – Return Visit To Rock Mass3) Antony And The Johnsons – I Am A Bird NowHead over to Sarah's website for more info on her releases, shows, scores and film work. She's on Bandcamp too.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Coltrane 'n' whisky, Magma in real time, pure multiphonics. The LA-based composer/saxophonist discusses three important albums.Patrick's picks:1) John Coltrane – Interstellar Space2) Magma – K.A.3) Little Women – ThroatYou can keep up to speed with Patrick over on his official website or on Bandcamp.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Fluffernutters, theremins on the chase, absent plus-ones. The Providence-based artist and podcaster discusses three important albums.Jeff's picks:1) Malibu Ken – S/T2) The Knife – Shaken-Up Versions3) Noname – TelefoneCheck out Jeff's incredible podcast, Here Be Monsters, over here (or subscribe via your podcast app). His personal website is here.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Unprecedented Oud, the phenomenal character of the Čahārgāh, blending tradition and technology. The Iraqi multi-instrumentalist discusses three important albums.Khyam's picks:1) Jamil Bashir – Ud traditionelle en Iraq - évocations modales - Arabesques 42) Mohammad Reza Shajarian – Dastan3) Wendy Carlos – Beauty In The BeastKeep up to speed with all of Khyam's latest activities over at his official website.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Dried up drones, wounded song, psycho experimentation. The Seattle-based musician discusses three important albums.Monika's picks:1) Jocelyn Pook – Flood2) Swans – The Great Annihilator3) Igor Wakhevitch – Docteur FaustBe sure to check out Nordra on Bandcamp or via her official website. Same with Zen Mother – Bandcamp or website.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening