Avant-garde releases, week 41

This week's avant-garde releases highlight a convergence of experimental traditions and new sonic frontiers. Björk unveils a live orchestral album with the Hamrahlíð Choir, while Grimes introduces her AI-inflected Psy Opera, marking a digital evolution in personal expression. Other notable entries include Marina Herlop's Dja Dja, Thy Catafalque's new visual for « Tömbök », and archival material from CAN and John Coltrane’s final phase. The week also reflects on legacy, with retrospectives on King Crimson’s pivotal 1970s output and the enduring enigma of the Shaggs.

1. 01

   Björk

   Björk announces live orchestral album with the Hamrahlíð Choir

   Oct 9 · 9 outlets

2. 02

   Grimes

   Grimes announces new AI-themed album Psy Opera, shares first single

   Oct 9 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   girl in red

   girl in red releases new single 'Blue' with accompanying video

   Oct 9 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Thy Catafalque

   Thy Catafalque dévoile le clip de la chanson « Tömbök »

   Oct 7 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Einstürzende Neubauten

   Einstürzende Neubauten's debut album 'Kollaps' turns 45

   Oct 5 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Christine Tobin, Bobby Watson, Carmen Lundy, Monty Alexander, J.D. Allen

   Bobby Watson, Christine Tobin, Carmen Lundy and others feature in new music and classics lineup

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   King Crimson

   King Crimson were only around for half of the 70s. Here’s what they did with the time

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Björk

   Björk announces orchestral live album with the Hamrahlíð Choir

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Can

   CAN :: Karussell der Jugend, Soest 1970

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    The Shaggs

    ‘I Don’t Think Anybody Can Be Prepared to Listen to the Shaggs’: See New Doc Trailer

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Marina Herlop

    Marina Herlop Releases New Album ‘Dja Dja’

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Marina Herlop

    Marina Herlop - Dja Dja

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    John Coltrane

    John Coltrane 100: Expression - A Summary of the Final Stage

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Arca, Unsound

    We Found Love In a Hopeless Place (Arca & Unsound’s AIRDOLL)

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Frank Zappa

    Frank Zappa, “Zoot Allures”, chouette alors !

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Chat Pile

    Chat Pile – Who Loves The Sun

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    King Crimson

    How King Crimson created Starless, complete with the “death of prog” solo

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

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