Crucial Listening
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsExperimental musicians and sound artists discuss the albums that are important to them. A bi-weekly podcast from ATTN:Magazine.
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#59: Only Now (Kush Arora)
September 12, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 285 MBDub reggae masterclasses, cacophonous veganism, ambient treasure troves. The musician and producer discusses three important albums (and an honourable mention). Kush's picks: Skinny Puppy – Too Dark Park Various – Jah Warrior Showcase Volahn – Aq'Ab'Al Honourable mention: Pete Namlook + Jonah Sharp – Alien Community Part 1 + 2 Find Only Now on Bandcamp, including the brand new EP Black Wind / Merciless Destiny. Kush is on Twitter and Facebook. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko...
#58: KMRU
August 29, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 146 MBWaves of timelessness, electromagnetic chandelier recordings, Minilogue improvisations. The Nairobi-based sound artist discusses three (well, four) important albums. Joseph's picks: Ana Roxanne – ~~~ Chris Watson – El Tren Fantasma Rival Consoles – Persona Honourable mention: Idrissa Soumaoro – Djitoumou The new KMRU record Peel is out now on Editions Mego. KMRU is on Bandcamp and has a website over at kmru.info. Also be sure check out Black Bandcamp – a crowd-sourced databa...
#57: J. Zunz
August 13, 2020 13:13 - 1 hour - 155 MBFearless four-track improvisations, spiritual jazz recurrence, manipulations of passing time. Lorena Quintanilla discusses three important albums. Lorena's picks: Los Llamarada – Gone Gone Cold Phil Cohran & Legacy – African Skies Éliane Radigue – Trilogie De La Mort The new J. Zunz record, Hibiscus, is out 21st August via Rocket Recordings. Check out her music on Bandcamp and follow her on Facebook. Lorena also put together a list of choice records from the Mexican undergroun...
#56: Steve Von Till
July 11, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 152 MBVolcanic psychedelia, flanger sweep obsessions, monuments in the mountains. The musician, poet and teacher discusses three important albums. Steve's picks: Pink Floyd – Live At Pompeii African Head Charge – Off The Beaten Track Jóhann Jóhannsson + Yair Elazar Glotman + Tilda Swinton – Last And First Men Head over to Neurot Recordings to pre-order Steve's new solo record, No Wilderness Deep Enough, and Harvestman: 23 Untitled Poems And Collected Lyrics. His website is here. Dona...
#55: Claire Rousay
June 27, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBListening to assholes, inner/outer presentations of self, power chords over trap beats. The Texas-based artist discusses three important albums. Claire's picks: Lil Peep – Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 Sun Kil Moon – Among The Leaves OIivia Block – Karren Head over to Claire's website for information on her releases, including her incredible records on Already Dead and Anahuac Editions. She's on Twitter as @clairerousay. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.c...
#54: Lea Bertucci
June 15, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBExcursions into outer jazz, marbles against metal, empty Tokyo streets. The New York composer, performer and sound designer discusses three important albums. Lea's picks: Charles Mingus – The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady Bernard Parmegiani – De Natura Sonorum Keiji Haino – Black Blues Lea's latest album Acoustic Shadows is out now on SA Recordings. Check out her website here and follow her on Instagram at @lilbertucci. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/c...
#53: Okkyung Lee
May 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBThe case for BTS, a complicated relationship to jazz, drunken birthday improvisations. The cellist, composer and improviser discusses three important albums. Okkyung's picks: Kim Hyun Chul – Vol. 1 Duke Jordan Trio – Flight To Denmark Pieter Wispelwey – Ligeti's Sonata For Violoncello Solo Okkyung's latest album Yeo-Neun is out now on Shelter Press. Her website is here and she's on Twitter as @okkyunglee. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening ...
#52: J.J. Anselmi
May 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBBlack Sabbath backseat boombox, clearing the room with Melvins, 100 miles of Neurosis. The author of Doomed To Fail: The Incredibly Loud History Of Doom, Sludge And Post-Metal discusses three important albums. J.J.'s picks: Black Sabbath – S/T Melvins – Gluey Porch Treatments Neurosis – Through Silver In Blood J.J.'s website is over here, and you can follow him on Twitter @JJ_Anselmi. Doomed To Fail is out now on Rare Bird. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com...
#51: Aho Ssan
April 25, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBLost and hopeless, Gaspar Noé colour palettes, ghosts in the city. The Paris-based musician discusses three important albums. Désiré's picks: Earl Sweatshirt – I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside Roly Porter – The Third Law Burial – Untrue Stream/download Aho Ssan's Simulacrum over on Bandcamp. He's also on Facebook and Twitter. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#50: Ingrid Plum
March 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBChoral jet engines, childhood dictaphones, not giving a fuck. The vocalist, composer and improviser discusses three important albums. Ingrid's picks: Ruby – Salt Peter Roomful Of Teeth – S/T Tanya Tagaq – Animism You can check out Ingrid's ongoing project Dulme on her website or over at Bandcamp. Her improvisatory trio with Graham Dunning and Anton Mobin, titled Ancient Lights, is available over at Fort Evil Fruit. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciall...
#49: Siavash Amini
February 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBMonolithian matter, melting Arvo Pärt in a pan, finding the hidden trumpets. The Tehran-based composer discusses three important albums. Siavash's picks: Keith Jarrett (with Jan Garbarek) – Luminessence Alfred Schnittke – Requiem Kevin Drumm – Sheer Hellish Miasma Keep pace with Siavash's activities on Twitter. His collaboration with Saåad, titled All Lanes Of Lilac Evening, is out now on Opal Tapes. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#48: Cory Allen
December 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBFinding the source, German vocoder waltzes, memorising every sprinkle. The musician, author and podcaster discusses three important albums. Cory's picks: Alice Coltrane – Journey In Satchidananda Atom™ – Liedgut J Dilla – Donuts Cory's new book is called Now Is The Way: An Unconventional Approach To Modern Mindfulness. You can get it here, where you'll also find links to his music, podcast, binaural beats and more. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciall...
#47: Jessica Ekomane
November 21, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBReaching for trance states, peer-to-peer discoveries, the myth of technological neutrality. The Berlin-based artist discusses three important albums. Jessica's picks: György Ligeti / Pierre-Laurent Aimard – Works For Piano Missy Elliott – Miss E...So Addictive Alva Noto – Xerrox Vol. 2 Jessica's album Multivocal is out on Important Records. Check out her news and tour dates over at her website or listen to her music on SoundCloud. Tickets for her show at London's IKLEKTIK on No...
#46: Kyoka
September 23, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBVocal frequency doppelgängers, selling souls to the devil, kick roll anthems. The Berlin-based producer discusses three important albums. Kyoka's picks: Frank Bretschneider – EXP Tricky – Maxinquaye Eomac – Bedouin Trax Listen to the fabulous new Lena Andersson record over at the Raster Bandcamp, where you can also find solo releases by Kyoka. The official Kyoka website is here. For the pictorally inclined, her Instagram is @kyoka.sound. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: htt...
#45: Pharmakon
September 09, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBMargaret's picks: The Stooges – Fun House SPK – Auto Da Fe Whitehouse – Bird Seed The new Pharmakon album is titled Devour. Head over to Sacred Bones or the Pharmakon Bandcamp to check it out. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#44: Emil Amos (Holy Sons, Grails, Om)
August 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 213 MBEmils picks: Joni Mitchell – Court And Spark Bread – The Best Of Bread Pavement – Watery, Domestic Check out the Holy Sons website and Bandcamp to keep in the know on Emil's various happenings, and dive into the Drifter's Sympathy podcast here (start from the beginning!). Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#43: Oren Ambarchi
August 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBPigs in shit, breezy French vibes, humorous absurdity. The Australian composer and multi-instrumentalist discusses three important albums. Oren's picks: Pat Metheny – Offramp Annette Peacock – X-Dreams Godley & Creme – Freeze Frame Oren's latest solo record, titled Simian Angel, is out now via Editions Mego. His website is over here and you can follow him on Twitter right here. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#42: Derek Piotr
July 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBDerek's picks: St Vincent – Actor Björk – Medúlla AGF – Head Slash Bauch Derek Piotr's new album, titled Avia, is released on August 2nd. Find out more information on his website or over at Bandcamp. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#41: Sly & The Family Drone
July 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBMatt's picks: This Heat – Deceit Mindflayer – Take Your Skin Off Ultralyd – Chromosome Gun The excellent new album by Sly & The Family Drone, titled Gentle Persuaders, is out now. Head over to Bandcamp to buy it, and have a peek at what the band are up to on Facebook. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#40: Helm
July 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBLuke's picks: Pet Shop Boys – Discography: The Complete Singles Collection Napalm Death – Scum Adam Bohman – Music And Words The magnificent new Helm record, titled Chemical Flowers, is out now on PAN. Check it out on the official Helm Bandcamp, and find news/upcoming tour dates on Facebook. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#39: Faith Coloccia (Mamiffer, Māra, Barnett+Coloccia)
June 17, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBFaith's picks: Swans – Soundtracks For The Blind Einstürzende Neubauten – Zeichnungen Des Patienten O.T. Earth – Hibernaculum Head over the Faith's blog for updates on her work, along with links to her various projects (all of them great). Mamiffer and Barnett+Coloccia both have a Bandcamp, as does SIGE. Her collaboration with Jon Mueller and Aidan Baker, titled See Through, is out now on Gizeh. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#38: Graham Dunning
June 03, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBGraham's picks: Milan Knizak – Broken Music A Guy Called Gerald – Attic Attack [1986 - 1988] Helena Celle – If I Can't Handle Me At My Best, Then You Don't Deserve You At Your Worst Graham's new mechanical techno record is called Music For Climbing Walls. Check it out on Bandcamp, and keep pace with the latest happenings on his website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#37: Earth
May 20, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBDylan's pick: King Crimson – Starless And Bible Black Adrienne's pick: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds – Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus Dylan's pick: Jimi Hendrix – Band Of Gypsys Earth's new album, Full Upon Her Burning Lips, is out May 24th 2019 on Sargent House. Order it over at their website, which also contains their full list of US tour dates. They're also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#36: Chaines
May 06, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBFez spoilers, triphop Americana, musings on completionism. The composer and multi-instrumentalist talks about three important albums. Cee's picks: Darren Korb – Bastion OST Disasterpeace – Fez OST Tomáš Dvořák – Machinarium OST Connect with Cee via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and support their work on Patreon. Be sure to check out their wonderful album The King over on Slip. Read a mammoth ATTN interview with Cee right here. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-f...
#35: Sarah Hennies
April 22, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBDiscovering secret treasure, making 183 of something, songs of gender transition. The percussionist and composer discusses three important albums. Sarah's picks: 1) Baudouin Oosterlynck – 1975-1978 2) Maher Shalal Hash Baz – Return Visit To Rock Mass 3) Antony And The Johnsons – I Am A Bird Now Head over to Sarah's website for more info on her releases, shows, scores and film work. She's on Bandcamp too. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening...
#34: Patrick Shiroishi
April 09, 2019 07:43 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBColtrane 'n' whisky, Magma in real time, pure multiphonics. The LA-based composer/saxophonist discusses three important albums. Patrick's picks: 1) John Coltrane – Interstellar Space 2) Magma – K.A. 3) Little Women – Throat You can keep up to speed with Patrick over on his official website or on Bandcamp. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#33: Jeff Emtman
March 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBFluffernutters, theremins on the chase, absent plus-ones. The Providence-based artist and podcaster discusses three important albums. Jeff's picks: 1) Malibu Ken – S/T 2) The Knife – Shaken-Up Versions 3) Noname – Telefone Check out Jeff's incredible podcast, Here Be Monsters, over here (or subscribe via your podcast app). His personal website is here. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#32: Khyam Allami
March 11, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBUnprecedented Oud, the phenomenal character of the Čahārgāh, blending tradition and technology. The Iraqi multi-instrumentalist discusses three important albums. Khyam's picks: 1) Jamil Bashir – Ud traditionelle en Iraq - évocations modales - Arabesques 4 2) Mohammad Reza Shajarian – Dastan 3) Wendy Carlos – Beauty In The Beast Keep up to speed with all of Khyam's latest activities over at his official website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallis...
#31: Monika Khot (Nordra, Zen Mother)
February 25, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBDried up drones, wounded song, psycho experimentation. The Seattle-based musician discusses three important albums. Monika's picks: 1) Jocelyn Pook – Flood 2) Swans – The Great Annihilator 3) Igor Wakhevitch – Docteur Faust Be sure to check out Nordra on Bandcamp or via her official website. Same with Zen Mother – Bandcamp or website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#30: Kate Carr
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBDamaged format, barcode translations, exploring the Fens. The London-based sound artist talks about three important albums. Kate's picks: 1) Oval – 94diskont. 2) Ryoji Ikeda – Dataplex 3) Simon Scott – Below Sea Level You can check out Kate's music over at Bandcamp or find out more on her website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#29: Alan Courtis
January 28, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBPre-hispanic traditions, classical guitar genius, major label rebellion. The Argentinean musician discusses three important albums. Alan's picks: 1) V/A – Musica de los Aborigenes (music by Native Indegenous Tribes from Argentina) 2) Agustín Barrios– The Complete Guitar Recordings 3) Luis Alberto Spinetta – Spinettalandia y sus amigos You can check out Alan's new Buchla Gtr record on Firework Edition, while the Reynols boxset is available via Pica Disk. Donate to Crucial Liste...
#28: Bjarni Gunnarsson
January 14, 2019 07:55 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBEnergetic phenomena, Romanian spectral music, hidden pulsations. The Icelandic composer talks about three important albums. Bjarni's picks: 1) Seefeel – Succour 2) Ana-Maria Avram + Iancu Dumitrescu – Soleil Explosant 3) Helena Gough – Mikroklimata Bjarni's official website is here. Lueur is out now on Tartaruga. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#27: Christina Vantzou
May 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBSneaking into the galaxy bar, bubbles in the park, 69 occurrences of time. The Brussels-based composer talks about three important albums. Christina's picks: 1) Laurie Spiegel – The Expanding Universe 2) Vangelis – Opéra Sauvage 3) Hiroshi Yoshimura – Green Read more about Christina and her music over on her website and on Bandcamp, and keep up to date with her latest happenings on Facebook. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#26: Ziúr
May 16, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBRaw character, true divas, emergency dentistry. The Berlin-based producer and DJ discusses three important albums. Ziúr's picks: 1) Still – I 2) Grace Jones – Nightclubbing 3) TV On The Radio – Young Liars Keep up with Ziúr on Facebook, Bandcamp, Twitter, Soundcloud and Instagram. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#25: Kelly Jayne Jones
May 03, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBElectroacoustic viscera, recurrent symbolism, crying through synthesis. The Manchester-based artist discusses three important albums. Kelly's picks: 1) Tigran Mansuryan – The Color Of Pomegranates OST 2) Luciano Berio + Cathy Berberian – Visage 3) Arca – S/T Check out the dates for Kelly's collaboration with Matana Roberts over at Outlands, and keep up to date with her other happenings over on her website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistenin...
#24: Matana Roberts
April 26, 2018 08:48 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBVitamins for the brain, learning from the masters, hypersensitive curiosity. The composer and saxophonist discusses three important albums. Matana's picks: 1) Hannah Marcus – Desert Farmers 2) Karlheinz Stockhausen – Momente 3) Derek Bailey + Joëlle Léandre - No Waiting Find out more about the Outlands tour over here, and keep up to date with Matana over on her website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#23: Massimo Pupillo (Zu, URUK)
April 11, 2018 10:14 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBCoconut hooves, grotesque distorted shapes, the healing force of the universe. The bass player and composer discusses his important albums. Massimo's picks: 1) Arvo Pärt – Tabula Rasa 2) Coil – Horse Rotorvator 3) Current 93 – Imperium 4) Einstürzende Neubauten – Halber Mensch Massimo Pupillo is on Facebook, while URUK can be found over at Consouling Sounds. You can keep up to date with Zu on their website or on Facebook. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.co...
#22: Six Organs Of Admittance
March 28, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBLobster spaceships, unleashing the beast, flying capos. Ben Chasny talks about three albums that informed his Hexadic System. Ben's picks: 1) Khanate – Things Viral 2) Fushitsusha – The Caution Appears 3) Morton Feldman – Triadic Memories For more on Six Organs On Admittance, head over to the official website or the Six Organs Bandcamp. Be sure to dive deep into the Hexadic section on his site too. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#21: Mark Fell
March 14, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBSynth jams in the coal shed, collective escape, drum machine rebellion. The Sheffield-based artist discusses three important albums. Mark's picks: 1) African Head Charge – Off The Beaten Track 2) Alternative TV – Vibing Up The Senile Man (Part One) 3) Unique 3 – Jus' Unique Keep up to speed with Mark's exhibitions and performances over at his website. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#20: Julia Wolfe
February 28, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBGlacial orchestras, floaty head voices, critique among friends. The New York composer discusses three important albums. Julia's picks: 1) John Luther Adams – Become Ocean 2) Caroline Shaw – Partita For 8 Voices 3) David Lang – Little Match Girl Passion Keep up to date with Julia Wolfe on her website. Tones, Drones & Arpeggios: The Magic Of Minimalism airs on BBC4 on Friday 2nd March 2018 at 9pm GMT. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#19: Norman Westberg
February 21, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBLaughing coats, booing the Blockheads, roller-skate disco. The New York guitarist discusses three important albums. Norman's picks: 1) Nico – Chelsea Girl 2) Black Box – Dreamland 3) Lou Reed – Berlin Norman Westberg's website is here, and be sure to check out those beautiful limited editions on his Etsy store. Keep updated with his latest happenings on Facebook. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#18: Yann Novak
February 07, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBPost-rave drives, bunk bed fevers, making a happening. The LA-based sound artist discusses three important albums. Yann's picks: 1) Allan Kaprow – How To Make A Happening 2) F.U.S.E. – Dimension Intrusion 3) The Weeknd – Echoes Of Silence Check out Yann Novak's website here, and read more about his beautiful new album on Touch right here. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#17: We Will Fail
January 24, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBStolen travel, beautiful noise, trips to Planet Autechre. The Warsaw-based artist discusses three important albums. Aleksandra's picks: 1) Alva Noto – Xerrox Vol. 1 2) Autechre – Tri Repetae 3) Thomas Köner – La Barca You can check out We Will Fail on her website and over on SoundCloud. The Refined Productions website is over here. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#16: Richard Chartier / Pinkcourtesyphone
January 10, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBComputer matrimony, floating outside of time, lounge music for fluorescent light tubes. The Los Angeles-based artist talks about three important albums. Richard's picks: 1) Kraftwerk – Computer World 2) :zoviet*france: – Shadow, Thief Of The Sun 3) Pan Sonic – Vakio / Philus – Tetra The wonderful new Pinkcourtesyphone album "Indelicate Slices" is now out on Room40. Stream and purchase it here. Be sure to also check out both Richard Chartier's Bandcamp and the LINE label website...
#15: Zachary James Watkins
December 27, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBHigh vibration resonance, nostalgia in dub, ecstatic dancing. The Oakland-based composer discusses three important albums. Zachary's picks: 1) Linton Kwesi Johnson – LKJ In Dub 2) Sun Ra – Atlantis 3) Éliane Radigue – Naldjorlak I II III You can find Zachary's music over on Bandcamp. For more on Black Spirituals, head over to their website or to the SIGE Records Bandcamp. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening
#14: Shiva Feshareki
December 13, 2017 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBEver-ascending love, walls of bass, deep listening on the Northern line. The London-based composer/experimental turntablist discusses three important compositions. Shiva's picks: 1) James Tenney – For Ann (Rising) 2) Pauline Oliveros – Rattlesnake Mountain Proving Grounds 3) Photek – Ni Ten Ichi Ryu You can check out Shiva's work on Soundcloud, and keep up to date with her latest happenings on Facebook. Be sure to tune into her excellent New Forms radio show on NTS too. Donate...
#13: Audrey Chen
November 29, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBlockhead rainbow afghan, improvisational philosophy, biological instruments. The Berlin-based improviser talks about three important albums. Audrey's picks: 1) i'd m thfft able - Endless Blooper 2) Lê Quan Ninh – Ustensiles 3) Susan Alcorn – And I Await The Resurrection Of The Pedal Steel Guitar You can discover Audrey's work over on her website, and check out the excellent Hiss and Viscera project (her collaboration with Richard Scott) over on Bandcamp. Donate to Crucial Lis...
#12: Hanne Hukkelberg
November 15, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBCreation in solitude, human connection, rhythms in collision. The Norwegian composer / singer discusses three important albums. Hanne's picks: 1) Moses Sumney – Aromanticism 2) Kelela – Take Me Apart 3) Espen Reinertsen – Nattsyntese Hanne is currently on tour for her new album Trust, which you can buy over at Musicglue. Check out her website here, her tour dates on Songkick here, and stream tracks from the new album via SoundCloud right here. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko...
#11: Aidan Baker
November 02, 2017 08:31 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBUnrecognised chaos, underwater grunge, deceptive ambient movements. The Berlin-based musician discusses three important albums. Aidan's picks: 1) Big Black – Songs About Fucking 2) James Plotkin & Mark Spybey – A Peripheral Blur 3) Stina Nordenstam – Dynamite You can find Aidan Baker over on Tumblr and on Bandcamp. There are also separate Bandcamp sites for Adoran, Caudal, Whisper Room, Werl, B/B/S and Nadja. Check out the upcoming Noplace album over on the Gizeh Bandcamp too. ...
#10: Aaron Turner (Sumac, Old Man Gloom)
October 18, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBPlaying with earthlings, disrupting linear time, the St Anger challenge. The Washington-based musician discusses three important albums. Aaron's picks: 1) The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Electric Ladyland 2) Metallica – ...And Justice For All 3) Caspar Brötzmann Massaker – Home Honourable mention: Neil Young – Dead Man OST Aaron is @aaronbturner on Instagram, Twitter and Blogspot. Donate to Crucial Listening on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening