April 2019 - Twittering Machines

High End Munich 2019, Here We Come!

April 30, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

My Axpona laundry is nearly done, most of the Schaumburg has worn off the souls of my shoes, and my bag is unpacked and ready to be re-packed for the big trip over an ocean and a sea.

“Hello Sunshine” Bruce is Back

April 29, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I have a confession to make.

Marred for Life!: Defaced Record Covers from the Collection of Greg Wooten

April 29, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

What’s not to love. A picture book reproducing over 250 defaced, or is that re-faced?, record covers from the collection of Greg Wooten.

Music News: Trout Mask Replica 2xLP Reissue! (!!!)

April 27, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band created a double LP of pure Magic with their 1969 release Trout Mask Replica. By my estimation, it is one of my favorite records. But don’t just take my word for it.

#NewMusicFriday: April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019 Stephen Mejias

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream.com columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week: Sly & The Family Drone

April 26, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I hear a big dollop of Machine Gun. A Brötzmann attack served up by James Allsop’s baritone saxophone with pounding percussion as its main foil and electronic crush to fill in the blanks. There is nothing gentle about the band’s new record Gentle Persuaders just […]

High End Munich 2019: The Official Trailer

April 25, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Sticking with our multi-media theme, here’s the official trailer for High End Munich 2019. The show opens May 9 and runs through the 12th and is chock full O sights and sounds and people. Shiny, happy, people.

Artists’ Books: Spew, Room-2

April 25, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

spewedition is a publishing collective comprised of Japanese photographers/artists Daisuke Yokota, Naohiro Utagawa, and Koji Kitagawa. They publish the kind of thing I most enjoy—multimedia extravaganzas to have and hold and hear.

Music News: Flying Lotus’ “Fire Is Coming” Video w/David Lynch

April 25, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

While we’re talking cinematic songs, ahead of his new album Flamagra, Flying Lotus has released a few singles/videos, the first, “Fire Is Coming”, features David Lynch as the William Burroughs surrogate for the odd man with a distinctive voice.

In Barn: Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers

April 25, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers ($599/pair).

Music News: FKA twigs Returns

April 24, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

We haven’t heard much from FKA twigs since 2005’s stunning M3LL155X. She’s back.

Classic Albums: Natura Renovatur by Giacinto Scelsi

April 24, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Of all the personal discoveries made during my multi-year quest through the Tower Records Contemporary Classical department, two composers stand out from the rest: Morton Feldman and Giacinto Scelsi. If I saw something new from either, it was mine and I’d rush back to my […]