おーい、応為 (Original Soundtrack)

Record of the day: Otomo Yoshihide: おーい、応為 (Rambling Records 2025). A captivating soundtrack album with beautifully melancholic trumpet playing by Shinpei Ruike, composed for a film centered on Ōi Katsushika, the daughter of Hokusai.

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Getting Killed, by Geese 11 track album

Record of the day: Geese - Getting Killed (Partisan Records). A riotous, genre-bending third or fourth release from this exuberant indie band, mixing post-punk, raw emotion, folk and funky grooves into a very thrilling sound.
geesebandnyc.bandcamp.com/album/gettin...

Dos Moons EP, by Dos Monos 4 track album

Record of the day: Dos Monos - Dos Moons EP (Dos Monos 2025). A new release of wild experimental hiphop from this eclectic Japanese band! A modern mix of Beastie Boys, Boredoms sprinkled with jazz and minimalist influences.
dosmonos.bandcamp.com/album/dos-mo...

Flowers Are Blooming In Antarctica, by Laura Agnusdei 8 track album

Record of the day: Laura Agnusdei - Flowers Are Blooming In Antarctica (Maple Death Records 2025). Alien sounding electroacoustic future jazz inspired by arising eco-conflicts and non-human lifeforms. Very intriguing album…
mapledeathrecords.bandcamp.com/album/flower...

When the Distance is Blue, by Macie Stewart 8 track album

Record of the day: Macie Stewart - When The Distance Is Blue (International Anthem 2025). A stunning album by the versatile Macie Stewart, showcasing an cinematic mix of classical music, improvisation, and field recordings.
intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/when-t...

YouTube video by Xearching For Sounds [1992] Astreja - Music From Davos [Full Album]

RIP Sofia Gubaidulina, who was not only a great composer, but also a great improviser, as is demonstrated on this album:
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Nant, by Poeji 8 track album

Record of the day: Poeji - Nant (Squama 2024). Experimental atmospheric post-dub duo album by Mongolian jazz singer Erkhembayar Enkhjargal, better known as Enji, and percussionist Simon Popp.
poeji.bandcamp.com/album/nant

Phonetics On and On, by Horsegirl 11 track album

Record of the day: Horsegirl - Phonetics On And On (Matador 2025). On this sophomore album by this young indie band they go into more inventive sonic territories compared to their, also very good, first album. Produced by Cate Le Bon
thisishorsegirl.bandcamp.com/album/phonet...

Apple Cores, by James Brandon Lewis 11 track album

Record of the day: James Brandon Lewis - Apple Cores (Anti 2025). James Brandon Lewis is back with another stellar album, this time featuring his trio with Chad Taylor and Josh Werner. Dynamic, high-energy contemporary jazz…
jamesbrandonlewis.bandcamp.com/album/apple-...

You Are The Morning, by jasmine.4.t 13 track album

Record of the day: Jasmine.4.t - You Are The Morning (Saddest Factory Records). Excellent debut album by this trans singer-songwriter, produced by Boygenius, that gets better and better each time I listen to it
jasmine4t.bandcamp.com/album/you-ar...

La danse du béton, by Brique 10 track album

Record of the day: Brique - La Danse du Béton (Umlaut Records 2024). Quartet of improvising musicians (Bianca Iannuzzi, Eve Risser, Luc Ex & Francesco Pastacaldi) play around with various types of song, from rap to classical lyricism.
umlautrecords.bandcamp.com/album/la-dan...

Perverts, by Ethel Cain 9 track album

Record of the day: Ethel Cain - Perverts (Daughters of Cain Records 2025). Dark ambient, intriguing new album by slowcore ethereal singer-songwriter Ethel Cain. For the darkest nights…
daughtersofcainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/perverts

Ritual Mechanics, by Magda Mayas' Filamental 2 track album

Record of the day: Magda Mayas’ Filamental - Ritual Mechanics (Relative Pitch 2024). Cinematic free improvisation by a large ensemble, where each musician recorded themselves separately. With Christine Abdelnour, Zeena Parkins, Rhodri Davies a.o.
relativepitchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ritual...

MESTIZX, by Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly 11 track album

Record of the day: Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly: MESTIZX (International Anthem 2024). Amazing album, a mix of the artists’ roots in Bolivia, Brazil, Puerto Rico and the free jazz and improv scenes of Chicago and Amsterdam. Highly recommended!
intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/mestizx

Évohé B​è​gue, by Bégayer 9 track album

Record of the day: Bégayer - Évohé Bèque (Murailles Music/Via Parigi/Le Saule 2024). Slightly creepy, a bit eerie, but very intriguing otherworldly noisy French folk music. Probably not for everyone, but I like it a lot…
viaparigi.bandcamp.com/album/voh-b-...

Pique, by Dora Morelenbaum 11 track album

Record of the day: Dora Morelenbaum - Pique (Mr. Bongo 2034). Mesmerizing debut solo album by Bala Desejo singer. Beautiful songs written with Tom Veloso (a.o.) and great Ana Frango Elétrico arrangements.
doramorelenbaum.bandcamp.com/album/pique

Patterns in Repeat, by Laura Marling 11 track album

Record of the day: Laura Marling - Patterns In Repeat (Chrysalis/Partisan 2024). Beautiful, intimate new album from one of the greatest folk singers of this time. Quiet and tender songs on motherhood and family.
lauramarling.bandcamp.com/album/patter...

Extra, by Peter Evans 8 track album

Record of the day: Peter Evans - Extra (We Jazz Records 2024). An exquisite new trio album by Peter Evans, joined by Petter Eldh & Jim Black. Beautiful trumpet playing, with Eldh and Black adding a touch of electronics alongside their bass and drums.
wejazzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/extra

Vultures Of Love, by Karl Blau 10 track album

Record of the day: Karl Blau - Vultures Of Love (Otherly Love Records 2024). Very nice folky, jazzy, funky, experimental and easygoing new album by singer-songwriter Karl Blau (who worked a lot with Laura Veirs and Mount Eerie).
klaps.bandcamp.com/album/vultur...

Below a Massive Dark Land, by Naima Bock 10 track album

Record of the day: Naima Bock
- Below A Massive Dark Land (Sub Pop 2024). Beautifully arranged, unconventional new album by this great folky singer/songwriter.
naimabock.bandcamp.com/album/below-...

Flow Critical Lucidity, by Thurston Moore 7 track album

Record of the day: Thurston Moore - Flow Critical Lucidity (Daydream Library Series 2024). New, nice and interesting solo album, inspired by modern dance and lucid dreaming. He is joined by Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab) on one song.
flowcriticallucidity.bandcamp.com/album/flow-c...

Tomorrowland, by Lux Quartet - Myra Melford & Allison Miller 8 track album

Record of the day: Lux Quartet - Tomorrowland (Enja 2024). Energetic jazz from this quartet with Myra Melford, Allison Miller, Dayna Stephens and Scott Colley.
lux-quartet.bandcamp.com/album/tomorr...