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She Is Conann (BLU)
Probably one of the most bizarre movies I’ve seen in quite a while (in a good way). Wastelands are traversed, space and time are warped, and there’s an anthropomorphic hellhound hesher along for whole ride.
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Divinations
Aberration / Diabolic Oath
Insanely brutal split from two masters of chaotic Blackened Death Metal. Both of these bands also put out LPs this year (Refracture by Aberration and Oracular Hexations by Diabolic Oath) and both of those monsters are absolutely worth your time as well.
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Vengeance of Eternal Fire (LP)
Antichrist Siege Machine
25 and a half minutes of nonstop Death blasts courtesy of this spastic, hammering duo from Richmond, VA. Best listened to while performing a nailgun autopsy, irrationally operating a jackhammer, or going on a Sunday stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden.
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We Have Dozens of Titles (LP)
Gastr del Sol
3LP box set of unreleased material from this practically uncategorizable Chicago band. David Grubbs, Jim O’Rourke and co. covered a huge swath of sound in their brief career, and this collection provides everything from delicate sound loops to noisy Post-Rock and beyond.
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Akoma (LP)
Jlin
More fascinating and complex explorations into the outer limits of rhythm and electronics from this Pulitzer finalist. Her list of collaborators on this one includes Kronos Quartet(!) Björk(!!) and Philip Glass (!!!)
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As Spoken (LP)
Knoll
Grindy Death Metal with occasional Noise passages interspersed throughout. If you dig SF metal maniacs Succumb, give this one a listen.
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Magic Fig (LP)
Magic Fig
A dreamy opus of garage prog from some of my favorite songwriters and musicians in the San Francisco music scene. Angelic keys, ethereal vocals, and intricate guitar and bass melodies give their pursuit of space a tight and unpredictable propulsion. Go see them live!
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Tailem Bend (LP)
ORB
Fourth album of Psych/Prog dirges and jaunts from this Australian trio. Seamlessly fluctuates between airy, pensive jams and spacey caveman fuzz-outs.
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Alto e Primitivo (LP)
Penza Penza
Instrumental Psych and Garage helmed by prolific Estonian multi-instrumentalist Misha Panfilov. This has quickly become my go-to summer album of 2024.
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Punished By Nemesis (LP)
Stress Angel
SICK Thrash/Black/Death/Whatever-the-f**k Metal. This album is simultaneously crushing as hell and goddamn fun as hell. Put this on while you crush 40s with Satan in the back of of my Dragula.
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Congo Funk (LP)
Various Artisis
It’s all in the title: Sound Madness from the Shores of the Mighty Congo River (Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982). Probably my favorite release from the Analog Africa label thus far!
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Spell Blanket (LP)
Broadcast
Trish Keenan's demo's & recordings collected by James Cargill. An intimate look inside Trish's unique & magical world, Timeless music.
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Olympus Awaits (LP)
Malfunkshun
Seattle 80's grunge/hardcore/psychedelic legends complete recordings compiled for the first time, from their early hardcore years to the later glam/psych/grunge chaos, essential Seattle scene history!
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Best Of David F. Friedman (LP)
David F. Friedman
SOMETHING WEIRD strikes again! A mindblowing collection of trailers & music from exploitation film legend David Friedman's wild film history, sleazy fun!
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A Minute To Pray, A Second To Die (LP)
The Flesh Eaters
Chris D.'s visionary punk swamp noir garage masterpiece reissued for the new generation to get lost in. A dark & twisted road trip that never ends.
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Channel Tres EP (Other)
Channel Tres
If you Like Thundercat, you will Love this!
Soul Electronica Vibes.
Thank me Later!
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New York Songtapes, Chapter 1: The Uncut Tree" (Other)
William Alexander
Upcoming Artist, and Great Drummer from LA. Tapped in with Artist such as Mndsgn, Kiefer, and Katalyst, Will's stuff is amazing. Soul Electronica and hip hop vibes.
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Love Quantum (LP)
Theo Croker
Theo Crocker is no stranger to the Modern Jazz scene, mastering his Trumpet skills. This album showcase his Soul Electronica hip hop fusion side.
Enjoy!
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