Kim Gordon’s third solo album, PLAY ME, arrives on Matador as a stark, glitch‑laden statement that fuses hip‑hop beats, punk aggression and IDM abrasiveness. Co‑produced with Justin Raisen, the dozen‑track record showcases Gordon’s spoken‑word Sprechgesang layered over fractured, digital textures. The album’s confrontational soundscape pushes avant‑garde boundaries, positioning Gordon as a relentless innovator in experimental rock. Critics note its challenging nature, likening it to a hyper‑digital underworld that defies conventional listening.
Shabaka Hutchings returns to the saxophone on his new solo album *Of the Earth*, released in early 2026. The record, issued on his own label, is a fully self‑produced effort that fuses jazz, hip‑hop beats, and experimental electronic textures. Hutchings...
Bill Callahan’s new album *My Days of 58* confronts mortality, legacy, and fatherhood after a recent health scare. The record blends his trademark baritone stoicism with gentler humor and intimate acoustic arrangements, marking a shift from the louder, rock‑leaning sound...
Hen Ogledd, the fluid folk‑experimental supergroup founded by Richard Dawson and Rhodri Davies, has released its new album *Discombobulated* on Domino Recording Company. Recorded in northern England and Wales, the record blends shambolic folk, gentle jazz, and extended improvisations, reflecting...