Month archive

May 2018

Articles published in May 2018.

6 articles
Reviews

Orchestra Exotica - Plays Martin Denny (2017) review

As the title and the band's name implies, the music within is Orchestra Exotica's version of the Exotica genre, which was defined by Martin Denny back in the 1957. That music was a fantasy…

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Louisa John-Krol - Elderbrook (2017) review

Louisa has spent two decades making magical music on independent labels such as Prikosnovenie. She decided to start her own label and control her very innovative musical vision, and 'Elderbrook' showcases some compositions spreading…

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Taylor's Universe - Almost Perfected (2017) review

Having heard everything Robin Taylor has released (I personally own all his physical output), I was curious to what Robin might have done to the songs of yore. I was confused back in 2015…

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NILE ON WAX - Bell Dogs (2017) review

Nile On Wax is a smart Belgian trio who play a adventurous, atmospheric instrumental music in a somewhat dark, brooding, reflective progressive hybrid of celestial chamber rock and world music. Not far from the…

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Djam Karet - Sonic Celluloid (2017) review

DJAM KARET Sonic Celluloid (2017 - HC Productions - USA) http://www.djamkaret.com/ It is quite an achievement to begin with, for a band to create and release 18 albums (they actually have over 30 releases…

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theBABAorchestra - Another Ride on the Elephant Slide (2017) review

theBABAorchestra Another Ride on the Elephant Slide (2017 - THIRSTY OWL RECORDS - USA) http://www.laurenelizabethbaba.com/baba/ https://thebabaorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/another-ride-on-the-elephant-slide What would you say to a fantastic avant jazz big band that covered grounds similar to Carla Bley…