Actress Shares New Track, ‘Live By You’
British electronic producer Actress released the single “Live By You” featuring UK grime MC CASISDEAD, marking his first Ninja Tune release in three years. The track arrives shortly after his collaborative album Concrète Waves with avant‑garde composer Suzanne Ciani, which debuted in March. “Live By You” blends experimental electronica with grime‑style vocals and is now streaming on Ninja Tune. The release underscores a strategic re‑engagement with the label and a cross‑genre partnership aimed at expanding his audience.
Overmono Release New Song, ‘Even Angels Ghost’
Overmono have released a new track titled “Even Angels Ghost,” featuring Tennessee‑based singer Kindora, as the second preview of their upcoming album Pure Devotion. The collaboration grew after the duo discovered Kindora on Bandcamp, sampled her on earlier songs, and...
Organic Intelligence LVII: New York Sublime – The State of Abstract Hip Hop Now
Organic Intelligence LVII spotlights the rise of abstract hip hop in New York, tracing its lineage from the Ultramagnetic MC’s and Company Flow to today’s experimental collectives. The piece links the genre’s aesthetic to the city’s historic role in both...
Bill Orcutt & Mabe Fratti – Almost Waking
Bill Orcutt and Guatemalan cellist‑vocalist Mabe Fratti have released the 30‑minute album Almost Waking, a tightly woven collaboration that relies on three core elements: Orcutt’s precise guitar, Fratti’s airy cello and occasional vocals. The record balances heavy, intricate guitar passages...
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Autobiographies to Be Published in English for First Time
HarperVia will release *Music Sets You Free: A Memoir* on 24 September 2026, the first English‑language collection of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s two Japanese autobiographies. The volume merges *Music Makes You Free* and *How Many More Times Will I Watch The Full Moon Rise?*...
L’Rain Unveils New Album, ‘Fata Morgana’
L’Rain, the project of songwriter‑multi‑instrumentalist Taja Cheek, announced her fourth album, “fata morgana,” slated for release on 14 August 2026 via Mexican Summer. The 13‑track record completes a quadrology that began with her 2017 debut and includes 2021’s “Fatigue” and 2023’s “I...
Ritual Listens: Jacob Bannon’s Favourite Albums
Converge has issued *Hum Of Hurt* just six months after the February release of *Love Is Not Enough*, marking a rapid two‑album output in 2026. Frontman Jacob Bannon describes the new record as raw, emotional hardcore with added airiness, contrasting...
Sarah Davachi Details New Album, ‘The Will Of Tongues’
Sarah Davachi announced her upcoming album *The Will Of Tongues*, set for release on August 28, 2026 via Late Music. The two‑hour record comprises 13 pieces, including five solo pipe‑organ works recorded in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands,...
Soft Cell Announce Final Album ‘Danceteria’
Soft Cell announced their sixth and final studio album, Danceteria, slated for release on 25 September 2026 through Republic Of Music. The record is named after the legendary New York nightclub that shaped the duo’s early career, and serves as a tribute to multi‑instrumentalist...
Suede Reveal ‘Antidepressants’ Deluxe Edition
British rock veterans Suede will issue an expanded version of their 2025 album Antidepressants on 10 July 2026, featuring five previously unreleased tracks—including “Emotionally Unavailable” and “Medication”—plus a trove of demos and early mixes. Simultaneously, author Rodge Glass releases As One: Remaking...
Coastal Time: New Fiction by M. John Harrison
M. John Harrison, the acclaimed British science‑fiction author, releases his new novel *The End of Everything* on 18 June through independent publisher Serpent’s Tail. The narrative envisions a bleak, post‑apocalyptic Kent coastline after a mysterious “iGhetti” war, chronicling crumbling tourism villages, shifting...
Europe Eternal: Kraftwerk in Bournemouth
Kraftwerk delivered a landmark concert at Bournemouth International Centre in 2026, proving the German pioneers’ relevance nearly five decades after their debut. Frontman Ralf Hütter, now 79, led the show with high‑fidelity sound and striking visuals that mixed retro automotive...
Reissue of the Week: Do The Impossible: Original Soundtrack, by Sun Ra
The Quietus highlights the new "Do The Impossible" soundtrack, compiled to accompany the PBS‑aired documentary on Sun Ra. The album mirrors the film’s sequence, presenting 40 years of the Arkestra’s output in bite‑size tracks that often truncate iconic pieces. While big‑band tributes...
Lee “Scratch” Perry & Mouse on Mars – Spatial, No Problem.
Lee "Scratch" Perry joins German electronic duo Mouse on Mars for the collaborative album "Spatial, No Problem," released posthumously after Perry’s death. The 50‑minute record blends Perry’s iconic dub vocals with Mouse on Mars’ experimental synths, brass, and genre‑bending arrangements...
Khun Narin Electric Phin Band – III
Khun Narin Electric Phin Band returns with *III*, their first studio‑recorded album after a decade of touring and two prior releases. The record, produced with longtime collaborator Josh Marcy, captures the group’s raw psychedelic energy while adopting tighter three‑minute song...