Crucial Listening

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

Damaged format, barcode translations, exploring the Fens. The London-based sound artist talks about three important albums.Kate's picks:1) Oval – 94diskont.2) Ryoji Ikeda – Dataplex3) Simon Scott – Below Sea LevelYou can check out Kate's music over at Bandcamp or find out more on her website.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Pre-hispanic traditions, classical guitar genius, major label rebellion. The Argentinean musician discusses three important albums.Alan's picks:1) V/A – Musica de los Aborigenes (music by Native Indegenous Tribes from Argentina)2) Agustín Barrios– The Complete Guitar Recordings3) Luis Alberto Spinetta – Spinettalandia y sus amigosYou can check out Alan's new Buchla Gtr record on Firework Edition, while the Reynols boxset is available via Pica Disk.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Energetic phenomena, Romanian spectral music, hidden pulsations. The Icelandic composer talks about three important albums.Bjarni's picks:1) Seefeel – Succour2) Ana-Maria Avram + Iancu Dumitrescu ‎– Soleil Explosant3) Helena Gough – MikroklimataBjarni's official website is here. Lueur is out now on Tartaruga.Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening