Manu Delago to release new album, Snow From Yesterday, in February

27 October 2023

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We’re already looking at releases slated for 2024 with bated breath and with good reason, as Manu Delago has announced the release of a new album. Entitled Snow From Yesterday, the record saw the staggeringly talented Austrian percussionist and composer join forces with with vocal ensemble Mad About Lemon, the trio of Tyrolean singers Heidi Erler, Mimi Schmid and Anna Widauer. On the upcoming album, Delago continues to explore key current issues he’s spent much of his career addressing, particularly climate change. Snow From Yesterday is “about journeys and the stages of life that may change you, but also links you to others, in other times and other places”, as the press release describes. “It can at once tackle mammoth climate issues, while conveying moments of incredible intimacy.”

We’ll have to wait until February 2nd for the album to be out through One Little Independent Records, but Delago is already enticing us with the first single and album opener ‘Modern People’, a track reflecting on the technology we have today and considering its relevance in 100 years’ time. The single comes with an accompanying video and you can watch it below.

Louis Carnell unveils third collaborative piece, ‘three’, featuring Ben Vince

19 October 2023

Experimental composer and producer Louis Carnell has been rolling out collaborative works with artists from across the globe as part of 111, his ongoing curated series. Following the enigmatic and dark collaborative piece, ‘two‘, with musician, composer, visual artist, writer and producer Lee Ranaldo, and the first piece, ‘one‘, with English actress, composer and musician Keeley Forsyth, Carnell shared this week ‘three’, a wondrous piece created with experimental saxophonist and composer Ben Vince. Alongside the new piece, Carnell has also unveiled an accompanying visual work by himself and Arcin Sagdic. Here it is.

Penguin Cafe share orchestral version of Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s ‘Perpetuum Mobile’

17 October 2023

Following the release of their sublime album, Rain Before Seven…, Penguin Cafe have just dropped a new treat for us, in the shape of a single. Marking Penguin Cafe’s first-ever recording of Penguin Cafe Orchestra classic ‘Perpetuum Mobile’, the new single is a majestic orchestral rendition arranged by legendary British conductor and musical director Guy Protheroe and performed with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Arthur Jeffes comments:

“This is one of my father’s most iconic pieces and it was a real joy to take it over to Prague and record with the Prague Philharmonic – doing it with a huge orchestra was something I’d always wanted to do. It gives it an even more cinematic feel and while it could never replace the original we’re overjoyed with how it came out!”

Listen to ‘Perpetuum Mobile (ft. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)’ below.

Cloud Management offer glimpse into upcoming record, »V.A.«, with new double single

14 October 2023

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Cloud Management announced last month the release of their second album, »V.A.«, and shared then a double single, the groovy and entrancing ‘PST’ featuring Aaron Coyes, as well as a version of it by Seekers International.  As we get closer to release day on November 10th through Altin Village & Mine, the Hamburg trio of Thomas Korf, Sebastian Kokus and Ulf Schütte are teasing »V.A.« again with a second hypnotic and fascinating double single, ‘Electric CD’, and a rework version by Kenyan multi-disciplinary artist Coco Em. Press play below, you’ll find yourself listening to both cuts over and over again.


Watch Hauschka’s video for new single ‘Inventions’

12 October 2023

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Düsseldorf-based composer, songwriter and experimental musician Hauschka has released ‘Inventions’, the new single from his forthcoming album Philanthropy, ahead of its release on October 20th through City Slang. ‘Inventions’ comes paired with an accompanying video directed by Wataru Sato and filmed around various locations in Japan. Of the video, Hauschka comments:

“The video provides a captivating glimpse into the multifaceted aspects of everyday life in Japan. It skillfully captures both the fast-paced, hyper-modern lifestyle and the serene moments deeply rooted in its rich history and culture, finding expression in poetry and carpentry. It showcases that there’s not one answer, and that joy and serenity can be found in everything, from arts and crafts to the meticulous work of a train conductor.”

Sato also had this to say about it:

“When people from all over the world think of Japan, they probably envision Tokyo with its towering skyscrapers. However, in this video, I’ve turned our focus to towns and individuals who hold their culture in high regard, and to those who, upon recognizing the beauty of this culture, create something anew. My intention was to highlight that these often-overlooked people and cultural aspects play a pivotal role in our society. With Japan’s diverse culture and landscapes, we hope that, through the medium of sound, it can be appreciated by audiences worldwide.”

Watch the video for ‘Inventions’ now.

Resavoir shares video for third single,’Sunset’, off forthcoming self-titled album

11 October 2023

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November 3rd will see the release of Resavoir‘s self-titled album through International Anthem. In the works for over three years, the upcoming album saw the producer and composer Will Miller, who leads the project, enlist a stellar cast of collaborators from the Chicago music community, including Akenya, Matt Gold, Eddie Burns, Lane Beckstrom, Jeremy Cunningham, Irvin Pierce, Macie Stewart, Peter Manheim, Elton Aura, Whitney and more. As the press release describes, “Resavoir is a subtly radiant symphony interweaving modern-day soul-jazz with bedroom beats, synth serenades and twilight sonatas”.

Ahead of the album’s release, Resavoir have launched their new track, ‘Sunset’, the third single from their album, following previous singles ‘Sunday Morning’ (featuring Elton Aura & Whitney) and ‘Inside Minds’. ‘Sunset’ is offered with a stop motion video made by Toronto-based experimental animation artist and director Nik Arthur using glass and a handheld steamer. Speaking about the video, Arthur comments:

“As blue changes to yellow, orange, and then red, steam clouds roam around a window and form shapes, with the falling sun as their audience. Two frames pass for every one synth note, creating a feel of change as gradual as the song, and the sunset.”

Watch the video below and check out the other two singles straight after.