Cool Band Alert - Aja Ireland
British electronic artist Aja Ireland is releasing her new EP "Moult Mouth" on April 10 through the independent label Infinite Machine. The record blends aggressive techno beats, distorted vocals, and chaotic polyrhythms to create a confrontational sound that challenges the male‑dominated electronic scene. Bandcamp’s newsletter highlights the release alongside other experimental electronic projects and a calendar of listening parties. Pre‑orders are available on Bandcamp.
I Love This Record - "Cosmic Sounds" By N'Draman Blintch
Bandcamp’s free newsletter "Bandcamp Notes" spotlights the obscure 1980 Afro‑disco LP *Cosmic Sounds* by N’Draman Blintch, a record that can be found for about $2 in dusty crate‑digging bins. The album fuses William Onyeabor‑style synth arrangements with classic American disco...
I Love This Record - "Jopango" By Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno
Bandcamp Notes’ “I Love This Record” column spotlights Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno’s 2023 album Jopango, his third release. Otieno, a Kenyan nyatiti virtuoso now based in England, blends the eight‑string, two‑necked nyatiti with contemporary production, echoing the work of Geoffrey Oryema...