My cover of ‘five’ is made up of a number of one-take vocal tracks, each trying to mimic Dan’s playing as I (simultaneously) hear it through headphones—a kind of follow-the-leader with Dan leading the way. Some processing is put on the vocals, most notably a pitch shifter that attempts to emulate the effect that occurs at 0’13” in the original recording (a squeaky cheeky harmonic?). Dan is a Magic Trumpet Man, and none can know how he achieves such sublime concision, nuance and playful expression in a single breath. It was a pleasure to take part of the EX/IN project, and an honour to be a part of this music community.
Another batch of bangers from the excellent Príncipe Discos, this uber-limited 80-minute mixtape from Lilocox is a must-have. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 30, 2023
“Boogie Meets Beatdown” on this epic album from the mole, where ambient interludes lead into sudden and scary dark alleys. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2023
The Italian label Raw Culture is a force to be reckoned with & this album is proof of its powers, packed with subterranean industrial heat. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2023
Madcamp dance music from the Netherlands that is alternately impish and mysterious, vocal clips and synth blips intermindling. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2023
A journey for the senses, the latest album from this Indonesia-based artist offers uplifting sounds and gorgeous melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2023
A killer outing from NYC trumpeter Takuya Kuroda that draws on the genre’s roots with one eye toward its avant-garde present. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 28, 2023
Trippy, hallucinogenic songs that seem to change shape before your very eyes, with cascading rivers of sound that ebb & flow. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 28, 2023