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Album of the Week: Lingua Ignota – Caligula
A mixture of sacred and profane and supremely intense from the avant garde vocalist.
Pharmakon finds a new rhythm on “Self-Regulating System”
The closest Pharmakon's come to a certifiable banger.
Deconstruction of Depravity: An interview with Lingua Ignota
Kristin Hayter discusses catharsis, trauma and questioning her own creations.
Lingua Ignota shares “Do You Doubt Me Traitor,” expands tour
Hear the epic new track from Kristin Hayter.
Earth : Full Upon Her Burning Lips
Not Dylan Carlson's most triumphant release, but rather a strong set of songs that feels like an encore.
Lingua Ignota announces new album, CALIGULA
Hear the intense, majestic new track "BUTCHER OF THE WORLD".
Mike Patton announces new album with composer Jean-Claude Vannier
Hear first track, "On Top of the World".
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.