Different Noises

There are all new releases on this edition with the standout album being from violinist Jenny Schienmann bringing together an A-List band for some outstanding music. There is previously unheard music from 1979 and 1998 as well as up to date music from USA, Canada, UK, Japan and Ukraine. Featuring music from:

Jenny Scheinman

At the heart of this edition there’s a focus on Steve Von Till’s Harvestman project and the final release in his ground-breaking Tryptich series. I have played a track from volume 2 previously so I have completed the set with a track from the first release and one from volume 3. All four tracks from a new project from the Dancehall/Afrobeats influenced EP by the Jamaican bass producer Max Rub-A-Dub from Switzerland liven things up. In between the usual favourites including two new ones from Metal Postcard and some heavier stuff to purge a few demons. Featuring music from

Neon Kittens

Another selection of excellent new jazz releases includes a couple of offerings from Tim Berne, one with Michael Formanek and the other with Bill Frisell. The programme commences with Nicolas Chkifi’s excellent tribute to legendary drummer Paul Motian. Featured artists are:

Nicolas Chkifi

The disconnect between mainstream populism which infests the global music industry and the wide underground of music featured on this edition is perfectly captured. Towards the end of the show I feature something from the early 80s which exemplifies music written about local issues by a local band. The village that is featured in that track attracts a huge covers band festival every year which seems completely out of sync with what went on 40 odd years ago in that place. Is there any hope when the industry is continually dumbed down by focus on a handful of musicians? This show demonstrates that yes there is still a healthy scene out there, unfortunately it does not get the attention it deserves. Featuring music from:

The Parasite

This weeks batch of new releases include a more than usual amount of guitar  music. With new albums from Mike Stern, Brad Shepik, Tim Brady, Eldritch Priest, and Peter Bernstein, plus two new singles from Ari Joshua, there are more than enough examples of guitar music to keep six-string fans engaged. In addition there is an excellent range of new releases featuring a variety of musical combinations and a previously unheard recording of the legendary Charlie Parker.

Featured artists:

Mike Stern

This show features mostly new releases veering from lo-fi post punk via electro-industrial, reggae, outsider rock, and grunge. There’s some classic tracks from the archive and more tracks from my selection of recent releases. To mark the sad passing of Keo Martin there are two singles from his band Longsight.

Featured on the show:

Neon Kittens

Traditional jazz groups move from trios to full orchestras via various combinations. This selection of new releases features well recognised instrumental combinations and well as exciting and inventive new formations which challenge the accepted norms and offer new aspects to the music.  Featuring music from:

GOGODUCKS

The Different Noises manifesto is in full effect here with a wide variety of genres in play. Not that these definitions really help in describing what is presented. There’s a nice balance of old and new material. The ever busy Neon Kittens are yet again a focus.

Featuring: 

Neon Kittens

The title of Art Hirahara’s new release embraces the spirit of jazz. Music made in good company with musicians interacting to create something special. Two new albums from ground-breaking saxophonist Ivo Perelman reflect this approach as well as the creation of music which pushes at boundaries. Other brand new releases from 2024 make up the rest of the show apart from a coda of two great tracks from Miles Davis electric period in 1969-1970. Included in the show is music from:

Art Hirahara

There is in equal measure a selection of accessible new pop/indie/punk rock, and, more out-there stuff in this collection. Some older stuff also comes into the mix There is no design in this, it’s just what comes in, and the aim of creating a varied listening experience. The featured band is Australian duo Party Dozen who tick every box for me. Includes music from:

The Azurecens