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Idiosyncratic Belgian quartet ECHT! (Brusselier for ‘The Real Thing’) is remarkably adept at reverse engineering electronic music, a modus operandi of progressive-minded live instrumentation unleashed on a lava-like level beyond your wildest imagination.
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The final day on Jam Cruise is not for the uninitiated, nor the faint of heart. It requires a different gear—a fourth or fifth wind, if you will.
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A super-exuberant carnival sailing the open seas, Jam Cruise 21 continued to blaze onward for a phenomenal third and fourth day, blessed with perfect weather and a plethora of positive vibrations.
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A smattering of sick performances aboard Jam Cruise 21 across Days 1 and 2.
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From the coastal cliffs of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, Piet Dalmolen proudly unveils Time Stands Still, a talisman of sublime psychedelic rock, soulful jazzy blues, and indie-Americana.
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The sextet blasted off for three consecutive shows in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Oakland, traversing south to north and teaming up with Wu-Tang Clan elder statesman GZA for a co-headline situation.
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originally published 1/25/20 — “Voodoo is an ancient African tradition. We use “voodoo” in the drums, or whatever, the cadences and call-outs to our ancestors, and that in itself will invoke spirits.”
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Unplanned and improvised on the fly, this spirited conversation was taped during day one of Suwannee Hulaween 2024. Nigel and B celebrate their friendaversary in the place and space where it all began, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park.
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8th annual comprehensive compendium includes 24 LPs reviewed, another 24 records recommended. Plus EPs, singles/B-sides/deep cuts, DJ sets/mixtapes, and official live releases.
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This program is focused entirely on Asheville NC & surrouding Appalachia in the wake of unimaginable destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene in late September. The Asheville music and arts community is a beacon of light and creativity, full of ambitious artisans, dreamers n’ doers whom I admire.
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