An adaptive sense of 'post-punk' may be the most 'way' to file Chicago's Axis: Sova, the trio of Brett Sova, Jeremy Freeze, and Josh Johannpeter, who've been expanding listener's lids, and their own, for over a decade. The broad definitions of rock and its branches are rich krovvy that froths in Axis: Sova's veins, and they enjoy progressive tactics when spilling it. Today, they announce their sharpest-sounding recording to date, Flowerage, with the aptly titled lead single, "Blow Up", accompanied by a... (read more)

Bright Madness is the third album from the pinch-me-is-this-real improvising trio of Wendy Eisenberg, David Grubbs, and Bonner Kramer. Fresh off their 2025 Big Ears appearance, SQUANDERERS slid on over to Kramer’s adopted hometown of Asheville, North Carolina and laid down the glorious afternoon’s worth of instant compositions that stands before you. It’s the sound of Eisenberg, Grubbs, and Kramer doing their damned est to dazzle one another, from shell-game sleights of hand to the effortless beauty of “Theme for the Casino at... (read more)

In the wake of 2025's acclaimed Inland See, Bitchin Bajas ascend to higher ground with the Isle Peaks EP! Isle Peaks was initially released as a 2-song Qobuz exclusive, but Bitchin Bajas are a band of the people, for the people - and the people demanded its availability everywhere! Set for release on August 28th on vinyl, cassette, and digital, the 12" EP and cassette feature "Watch Your Step", an exclusive track not included on the Qobuz version or any digital platform. Listen to... (read more)

Keen listeners who have dug below the surface of Oren Ambarchi’s triple-digit discography know that alongside hypnotic minimalism, veins of irreverent and joyously wayward exploration run deep. Cooked, out September 25, might just be the wildest ride he's taken us on yet. Listen to an excerpt of the first side, "Hidden Tableau," out today.

Beginning with piano ripples from Eiko Ishibashi, after only a few seconds “Hidden Tableau” takes an unexpected turn with the entrance of a... (read more)