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Ibex Band : Stereo Instrumental Music : Aquarium Drunkard
Laid down on a four-track recorder over two sessions at the Ras Hotel ballroom in Addis Ababa in 1976, Ibex Band’s Stereo Instrumental Music is a foundational, if little-heard, document of Ethiopian music. Led by guitarist Selam Woldemariam and bassist Giovanni Rico, the group—which would go on to become the Roha Band and back Ethiopian greats such as Mulatu Astake, Girma Beyene, and Mahmoud Ahmed—was aided by Swedish radio worker Karl-Gustav who was working for the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus at the time.
New Album: Shannon Smith - 'Out of the Shadows'
Out of the Shadows is the stirring debut album from Shannon Smith, who presents a soulful journey of resilience, love, and transformation — particularly as one emerges from life’s darkest moments into a radiant present and future. A dynamic aesthetical prowess is on display — from the ’70s pop harmonies within “Till I’m Home” and the punchy brass-laden rock of “Feel Good” to passionate folk/Americana balladry, as shown on gems like “Valentine’s Day” and “Lights on a Hill.” Opening track “Dance The Night Away (Do Do Do Do)” quickly unveils an effervescent vibrancy, both in the instrumentation — featuring playful
Feature: Solkyri - 'Cranebrook' EP -- Obscure Sound
Sydney-based band Solkyri unveil an immersive instrumental post-rock sound on their new EP, Cranebrook. Spanning from thunderous rock to understated folk tonal dispositions, the EP’s production excels in providing a captivating listening experience. The release — which was inspired by the band’s Western Sydney roots — continues ample success for the band, whose 2020 album Mount Pleasant hit #1 on the AIR Independent Charts. Opening the EP, “Wherever We End Up Next” showcases the act’s tendency for palpable structural momentum. Weepy strings craft an introspective entrancement initially, blasting off around the two-minute turn into bursting guitar and bass additions; the
Feature: Cocoa Pastel - 'girl' EP -- Obscure Sound
Enthralling with a dreamy synth-pop charm, girl is the new EP from Cocoa Pastel, the solo project of Las Vegas-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mo Milan. The release is one-half of a double-EP, releasing on May 13th — with girl representing the synth-pop half. The result is an enchanting, gorgeously melodic success. A gorgeous, sweeping array of dreamy synths star within “A Little More,” opening the EP with a hazy atmospheric gauziness. A snappy electro-pop pulse arrives thereafter as the vocals admit “I don’t know what to say to you when you’re acting like this.” The lush vocal tone and
Dirkschneider & The Old Gang launch video for new single “Time To Listen” - Sleaze Roxx
Dirkschneider & The Old Gang launch video for new single "Time To Listen" Dirkschneider & The Old Gang consisting of Udo Dirkschneider (ex-Accept, U.D.O., Dirkschneider) on main vocals; Peter Baltes (ex-Accept, U.D.O., Dirkschneider) on bass, main vocals and backing vocals; Manuela “Ella” Bibert on main vocals, backing vocals and key instruments; Stefan Kaufmann (ex-Accept) on guitars and backing vocals; Mathias “Don”
Roc Marciano – Period Blood - Blackout Hip Hop
New York spitter, Roc Marciano, shows no sign of stopping in 2025. He released a brand new single and video, titled "Period Blood." The mellow, self-produced instrumental blends perfectly with his trademark style of rhyming, and makes for another top-notch track for Marciano's discography. The music video was directed by Geraldo Rodriguez.