From out of the dark, sparks of feedback birdsong signal a return to the singular sonic environments of Rafael Toral. A year after Spectral Evolution, his acclaimed album of electric guitar conceptions, comes the companion work: Traveling Light, out October 24 on Drag City. Sharpening his focus around a set of jazz standards, his move from abstract form to solid song elicits glints from beyond time and space, transpiring to be one of the major accomplishments in Toral's long history.

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As Ghosted III materializes tomorrow, our trio of Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin have one final music video to share! Today, hear a new song off Ghosted III,"Shesh," with a new video by Maximilien Luc Proctor.

"Shesh" is an aquatic adventure, with Ambarchi’s Metheny-esque arpeggiations rowing the craft, Berthling’s bass droning down deep and Werliin’s percussion supplying a spectral lapping of the waves. Gradually, a massing of organ-toned guitar reverberations rises up from the depths, dazzling the... (read more)

Ty Segall’s 16th studio album, Possession, is out now! In the midst of touring North America this summer, Ty and his band — Mikal Cronin on bass, Emmett Kelly on guitar, Ben Boye on keys, and Evan Burrows on drums — stopped by the NPR Music studios in Washington, D.C. to tape their first Tiny Desk Concert. They kicked things off with “You’re The Doctor,” following with four songs from across his catalog: Ty’s latest single, “Possession,” then “Whisper,” “Girlfriend,” and... (read more)

Los Angeles! The Red Krayola is set to return to the stage for their first performance in ten years. Mark your calendars, please: Friday, November 21, The Red Krayola opens for Cap’n Jazz at the Hollywood Palladium. That’s Mayo Thompson on guitar/vocals, Tom Watson on guitar, Bill Bowman on bass, Connor Gallaher on pedal steel, and Raul Morales on drums.

The Red Krayola are pleased to be opening for Cap’n Jazz for one incredible night. So — don’t sleep! Tickets are on sale Friday,... (read more)