Tag Archives: fusion

XAVI REIJA – The Sound Of The Earth

December 14, 2018

MoonJune 2018 Fathoming terrestrial depths, Tarragonès polymath leads a stellar line-up out of our world and back again. “Abyss”: this track from 2016’s may amount to a summary of Xavi Reija’s approach to aural landscaping, but the Catalanian drummer has … Continue reading →

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ROBERT SZEWCZUGA TRIO – Moonrise

December 10, 2018

Metal Mind 2017 Elegant, if energetic, debut from the future of Polish jazz-rock. Robert Szewczuga knows the value of time, whether he’s choosing a suitable tempo or waiting for the right moment to come to the fore, and it’s about … Continue reading →

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YAGULL – Yuna

November 23, 2018

Yagull 2018 Secret diary of New York duo’s descent into darkness and purifying trip toward brighter light. Some couples compose melodies to reflect on family comforts; other pairs aren’t averse to spreading euphonious despair and delight in equal measure. The … Continue reading →

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DWIKI DHARMAWAN – Rumah Batu

October 25, 2018

MoonJune 2018 Fortress open to the winds: Indonesian keyboard player finds definitive fusion of elements to conjure up passion and discipline. A follow-up to and a close relative of with whom it shares title, translated into Bahasa, and a rhythm … Continue reading →

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SHOB – Karma Obscur

October 1, 2018

Shob 2018 Devil’s dozen bottom-end numbers from French artist looking for dark pleasures in places dappled with sunshine. It’s easy to love clever bass-based albums because they often operate on a visceral level, and this Gallic performer is prone to … Continue reading →

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