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2 articles Aug 10

Rufus Wainwright Yo La Tengo Yoko Ono Kathleen Hanna Corin Tucker Wilco Nels Cline Yuka Honda Merrill Garbus Deerhoof Satomi Matsuzaki

Rolling Stone, Stereogum

PopMatters Aug 10

Arca Is Inspired and Disciplined, Crafting Her Most Integrated Set

Arca yeule Sevdaliza FKA twigs SOPHIE

Side-Line Aug 10

Laibach sets October 30 vinyl and CD release for ‘Die Kanone’

Laibach Bijelo dugme Die Krupps

The Line of Best Fit Aug 10

Listen to a lost Glenn Branca symphony from 43 years ago featuring members of Sonic Youth

Glenn Branca Sonic Youth Lee Ranaldo Thurston Moore

2 articles Aug 9

Miles Davis John Coltrane Antonio Lizana Ravi Coltrane Terence Blanchard Charles Altura Oscar Seaton Marcus Miller

Citizen Jazz, Jazz Radio

Avant Music News Aug 9

Upcoming at Ars Nova Workshop: Titan to Tachyons, John Zorn, and Craig Taborn

John Zorn Craig Taborn Titan to Tachyons PRISM Quartet

Soul Kitchen Aug 9

Vidéo : Shearwater avec Laurie Anderson – You And Your Dog

Shearwater Laurie Anderson

United Rock Nations

Sigh dévoile le single 'Unputenpu' en collaboration avec Mikael Åkerfeldt

Sigh Mikael Åkerfeldt Opeth

Avant Music News Aug 8

Mary Halvorson News: Amaryllis Heads to Tokyo, New Video, and Festival Dates

Mary Halvorson Amaryllis Ambrose Akinmusire Jacob Garchik

7 articles Aug 7

Ravyn Lenae Janet Jackson Suicide Squarepusher Grunge Doechii Santigold Childish Gambino Ty Dolla $ign Rex Orange County Blondie

Clash Music, Dazed Music, HotNewHipHop +3

All About Jazz Aug 7

The John Coltrane Centennial, part 1: Coltrane's early years with Miles and Monk

John Coltrane Miles Davis Thelonious Monk Jimmy Cobb Jason Moran

Focus Le Vif Aug 7

«Power House», le premier album bouillonnant de Magi Merlin (rencontre)

Magi Merlin

3 articles Aug 6

Sigh Mikael Åkerfeldt Opeth Celtic Frost Voivod Black Sabbath Kreator DragonForce Fear Factory

HardForce, Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

KLOF Mag Aug 6

Blake Hornsby – Brugmansia

Blake Hornsby The Incredible String Band Donovan Vashti Bunyan Comus Mellow Candle jade

Louder Sound Aug 6

“I asked Frank Zappa, ‘Are you sure I can do this?’ Like a good father he kicked me out of the nest”: Beat’s new boy Terry Bozzio on his transition from American to British prog

Terry Bozzio Frank Zappa Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band U.K. Mark Isham Allan Holdsworth Tony Levin Pat Mastelotto

3 articles Aug 6

Frank Zappa The Mothers of Invention Paul McCartney The Beatles Joe Travers

Consequence of Sound, Rolling Stone, RTBF – Musique

Beats Per Minute Aug 6

Album Review: Arca – XXXXX

Arca 2814 Imperial Triumphant Burial Bronski Beat

Billboard Aug 5

How Much Has the Success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Helped Boost Soundtrack Songs by Tame Impala, Steve Lacy & More?

Steve Lacy Tame Impala ADÉLA Chaka Khan Brian Eno TV on the Radio Demi Lovato

2 articles Aug 5

King Crimson Steve Vai Terry Bozzio Frank Zappa Missing Persons Danny Carey Tool

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!

Louder Sound Aug 5

“Surely it’s the greatest psychedelic rock song ever recorded… It makes the whole God thing seem plausible!” Kavus Torabi’s Guide To Cardiacs

Kavus Torabi Cardiacs Gong

2 articles Aug 10

Rufus Wainwright Yo La Tengo Yoko Ono Kathleen Hanna Corin Tucker Wilco Nels Cline Yuka Honda Merrill Garbus Deerhoof Satomi Matsuzaki

Rolling Stone, Stereogum

Side-Line Aug 10

Laibach sets October 30 vinyl and CD release for ‘Die Kanone’

Laibach Bijelo dugme Die Krupps

2 articles Aug 9

Miles Davis John Coltrane Antonio Lizana Ravi Coltrane Terence Blanchard Charles Altura Oscar Seaton Marcus Miller

Citizen Jazz, Jazz Radio

Soul Kitchen Aug 9

Vidéo : Shearwater avec Laurie Anderson – You And Your Dog

Shearwater Laurie Anderson

Avant Music News Aug 8

Mary Halvorson News: Amaryllis Heads to Tokyo, New Video, and Festival Dates

Mary Halvorson Amaryllis Ambrose Akinmusire Jacob Garchik

All About Jazz Aug 7

The John Coltrane Centennial, part 1: Coltrane's early years with Miles and Monk

John Coltrane Miles Davis Thelonious Monk Jimmy Cobb Jason Moran

3 articles Aug 6

Sigh Mikael Åkerfeldt Opeth Celtic Frost Voivod Black Sabbath Kreator DragonForce Fear Factory

HardForce, Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

Louder Sound Aug 6

“I asked Frank Zappa, ‘Are you sure I can do this?’ Like a good father he kicked me out of the nest”: Beat’s new boy Terry Bozzio on his transition from American to British prog

Terry Bozzio Frank Zappa Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band U.K. Mark Isham Allan Holdsworth Tony Levin Pat Mastelotto

Beats Per Minute Aug 6

Album Review: Arca – XXXXX

Arca 2814 Imperial Triumphant Burial Bronski Beat

2 articles Aug 5

King Crimson Steve Vai Terry Bozzio Frank Zappa Missing Persons Danny Carey Tool

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!

PopMatters Aug 10

Arca Is Inspired and Disciplined, Crafting Her Most Integrated Set

Arca yeule Sevdaliza FKA twigs SOPHIE

The Line of Best Fit Aug 10

Listen to a lost Glenn Branca symphony from 43 years ago featuring members of Sonic Youth

Glenn Branca Sonic Youth Lee Ranaldo Thurston Moore

Avant Music News Aug 9

Upcoming at Ars Nova Workshop: Titan to Tachyons, John Zorn, and Craig Taborn

John Zorn Craig Taborn Titan to Tachyons PRISM Quartet

United Rock Nations

Sigh dévoile le single 'Unputenpu' en collaboration avec Mikael Åkerfeldt

Sigh Mikael Åkerfeldt Opeth

7 articles Aug 7

Ravyn Lenae Janet Jackson Suicide Squarepusher Grunge Doechii Santigold Childish Gambino Ty Dolla $ign Rex Orange County Blondie

Clash Music, Dazed Music, HotNewHipHop +3

Focus Le Vif Aug 7

«Power House», le premier album bouillonnant de Magi Merlin (rencontre)

Magi Merlin

KLOF Mag Aug 6

Blake Hornsby – Brugmansia

Blake Hornsby The Incredible String Band Donovan Vashti Bunyan Comus Mellow Candle jade

3 articles Aug 6

Frank Zappa The Mothers of Invention Paul McCartney The Beatles Joe Travers

Consequence of Sound, Rolling Stone, RTBF – Musique

Billboard Aug 5

How Much Has the Success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Helped Boost Soundtrack Songs by Tame Impala, Steve Lacy & More?

Steve Lacy Tame Impala ADÉLA Chaka Khan Brian Eno TV on the Radio Demi Lovato

Louder Sound Aug 5

“Surely it’s the greatest psychedelic rock song ever recorded… It makes the whole God thing seem plausible!” Kavus Torabi’s Guide To Cardiacs

Kavus Torabi Cardiacs Gong

Overview

Recent developments in the avant-garde music scene include Julia Holter drawing from touring experiences and archived demos for her album Materia, Laibach releasing a new video for 'Love Machine' featuring SENIDAH, and Richard Skelton collaborating with Lawrence English on the LP 'NOON'. Additionally, Krallice reissues their album 'Scour Order', Industrial Complexx revives a tribute to New York icons, and SIGH performs in Japan, while Igorrr and other acts headline Les Foudres 2026 at the Bataclan.

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Rufus Wainwright, Kathleen Hanna, Yo La Tengo, and Others Perform Yoko Ono Covers at Broad Museum Tribute

Hommage à Miles Davis et John Coltrane au Crest Jazz Festival

Ravyn Lenae announces new album Blue Island

SIGH annonce le single "Unputenpu" avec Mikael Åkerfeldt

Frank Zappa's 'Freak Out!' 60th anniversary reissue to include rare mono mix and 105 tracks

BEAT Announce 2026 Tour Celebrating King Crimson's Music

Rufus Wainwright, Kathleen Hanna, Yo La Tengo, and Others Perform Yoko Ono Covers at Broad Museum Tribute

Hommage à Miles Davis et John Coltrane au Crest Jazz Festival

SIGH annonce le single "Unputenpu" avec Mikael Åkerfeldt

BEAT Announce 2026 Tour Celebrating King Crimson's Music

Ravyn Lenae announces new album Blue Island

Frank Zappa's 'Freak Out!' 60th anniversary reissue to include rare mono mix and 105 tracks

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