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Album of the Week: Big|Brave – A Gaze Among Them
The Canadian trio explores a massive sonic space while finding empowerment in it.
Big|Brave’s “Holding Pattern” turns pain to ecstasy and catharsis
A new highlight from the Montreal band's powerful upcoming LP.
Navigating Space: A conversation with Big|Brave
The Montreal band discusses their new album, the challenges of minimalism and why loud music feels good.
Sigur Rós’ Jónsi and Swedish artist Carl Michael Von Hausswolff announce collaboration, Dark Morph
Hear the first new track, "Beka Yalo."
Mary Lattimore and Mac McCaughan: New Rain Duets
A meeting of two unexpected collaborators resulting in one of the year's most abjectly beautiful albums.
Beth Gibbons and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra : Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs)
Portishead's vocalist takes on the work of the acclaimed Polish composer, and it's devastatingly gorgeous.
Remembering Scott Walker, a visionary architect of the grotesque
Looking back at a unique musical genius.
Premiere: Folian crafts surreal, dreamy drone-gaze on “Gift of Sorrow”
Hear the hauntingly pretty new track from the Oregon-based drone project.
Light Conductor : Sequence One
Members of Young Galaxy and Besnard Lakes combine for a meditative and hypnotic set of music.
David Torn, Tim Berne & Ches Smith : Sun of Goldfinger
An ambitious work of experimental, cinematic jazz.
Julia Holter shares new video for “Les Jeux to You,” announces tour
More North American dates lined up.
Bartees Strange crafts beautiful chaos on “In a Cab”
This brief but stunning track is a blend of beauty and torment.
Xiu Xiu : Girl With Basket of Fruit
One of the strangest and most manic albums in the Xiu Xiu catalog, as well as one of their best.
Bendik Giske : Surrender
A strong start from an experimental saxophonist with big ideas.