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Masami Akita’s latest injects a dose of accessibility into his legendary wall of noise
The experimental electronic duo trade plastic for metal on their new, industrial-tinged LP
The potential final album of this era of Swans recalls their ’90s darkness with an uplifting undercurrent
15 years after their last album, the “groop” makes a stellar comeback
The saxophonist invites us to step into the endless possibilities of sound
The Bay Area ambient artist’s latest feels like a living canvas
An overwhelming and intense whole, meant to be experienced uninterrupted
The folk guitarist assembles a rotating ensemble for a stormy set of pieces, heavy with feeling
Celebrating the return of the founding powerviolence duo with an overview of some of the label’s greatest releases
Another excellent set of music from the veteran artist, one that blurs the line between music and poetry
Harsh zeniths and quietly brooding atmospheres stitched side by side
The sophomore release from Devi Mambouka is a dark and haunting ritual