From songs of the Caucasus and reinterpretations of the history of ancient weavers, through post-traditional sounds inspired by Georgia and recordings from the former Silk Road region, to uncompromising avant-garde jazz and metal and futuristic, emotional electronica — welcome to this year’s first review of new album releases.
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Songs about loved ones, folk songs, vocal meditations, musical trance, folk or post-metal jazz – this year’s Supersonic showed how music allows us to participate in rituals in many ways.
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After the war, sporting life flourished in the YMCA hall, initiated by the younger generation. Now, the hall has been revived thanks to music and one of the most original music events in Poland.
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OFF Festival brought a mix of big names and discoveries – from the energetic Kneecap and futuristic Kraftwerk to intimate concerts in the jazz tent. Although organisational problems appeared, the festival managed to surprise with unique moments and, after many years, its programme is heading in a better direction.
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Rewire reminds that music in focus and detail makes a colossal impression.
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From the hypnotic guitar structures of Ex-Easter Island Head, to the spiritual soundscapes of Nali Sinephro, to the performative sound rituals of Lukas De Clerck – each of these artists redefines musical boundaries.
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Four different musical worlds – from the dark hypnosis of Réka Csiszér to Janka’s dub-footwork explorations, to Amenra’s monumental post-metal suites and rebellious 80s pop-raï.
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An Odyssey in Helsinki: jazz meets electronic music, tradition meets experimentation and sounds from all over the world freely intertwine. No headliners, no divisions – just pure sound exploration.
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Noise for traditional Asian instruments, juggling with the sound of cornets, Central European guitar primitivism, and the excellent Lonnie Holley album with guests. Here are my four albums of the week.
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