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June 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Venetian Snares/Daniel Lanois: Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois
Venetian Snares/Daniel Lanois Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois Timesig/Planet Mu This surprise collaboration features two Canadian wunderkind musicians that push and pull in very different directions. It might be a head-scratch (or indeed a head-fuck) for many, particularly if you are arriving at this as a Lanois fan unaware of Venetian Snares. But there’s gold […]Archive
June 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 66: Suicide– “Suicide”
Another of those bands/albums where I knew about it, knew I was “supposed” to have heard it, etc. But the truth, obviously, is I had not. I did know about Suicide. And Alan Vega. But mostly just from reading books that document the era, from seeing docos, from the history of music… I knew a […]Archive
April 24, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Kacy & Clayton: The Siren’s Song
Kacy & Clayton The Siren’s Song New West Records They’re Canadian. They’re second cousins. They’ve played music together across the last decade as the formal duo Kacy & Clayton – ahead of that they grew up honing their craft and it’s a timeless country/folk/roots amalgam that here, on their fourth full-lengther is fleshed out further […]Archive
April 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Bill Frisell /Thomas Morgan: Small Town
Bill Frisell /Thomas Morgan Small Town ECM Thomas Morgan was nearly the star of a recent Bill Frisell show I saw and he was an important part of Frisell’s tribute to movie soundtracks – here the pair step out as a duo, with this live outing that returns Frisell to ECM, though he’s hardly been […]Archive
December 7, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
It Was The Worst: # 20 Japandroids – A New Low In Live Music
I’m still hearing about how, a few years back, I declared the Leonard Cohen concert the best gig I’d ever seen. I already know this. I wrote it. I called it the best concert I would ever see. Hey, a bit of hyperbole never hurt anyone right? (Except for the writer of the hyperbole). I […]Archive
October 11, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Brötzmann/Leigh: NZ Tour (Nov/Dec 2017)
Altmusic and the Audio Foundation are proud to present a nationwide tour of renowned saxophone/pedal steel guitar duo, Brötzmann / Leigh. Peter Brötzmann is a living legend of improvised music who has embodied the leading edge of the European avant-garde for over 50 years, challenging audiences and convention alike with a relentless intensity. On pedal […]Archive
August 16, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Bob James & Nancy Stagnitta: In The Chapel In The Moonlight
Bob James & Nancy Stagnitta In The Chapel In The Moonlight Tappan Zee Records Bob James follows on from 2015’s set of duos with Nathan East – the best kind of dinner-jazz going, don’t let that term put you off, it’s a wonderful record – with another set of duos, this time light-classical with flautist […]Archive
July 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 527
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim, Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim (1967) Been on a massive Sinatra kick of late – and was chuffed to find this record on a recent trip to Hawke’s Bay. Went to one record store, thought I found the bargain of the shop (a Ray Charles record) and […]Archive
July 18, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Taj Mahal/Keb Mo: TajMo
Taj Mahal/Keb’ Mo’ TajMo Concord Records Taj might take top billing – but make no mistake (seriously – don’t make the mistake!) this is a Keb Mo’ album with one or two moments where Taj Mahal’s gravelly voice adds something slightly less manicured.Archive
May 29, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Swamp Thing: Rumors & Lies
Swamp Thing Rumors & Lies Swamp Thing Swamp Thing is a Kiwi duo that either can’t spell or is aiming for the big time internationally – either way the delusion is strong across new album, Rumors & Lies. I fondly recall the time I attended a Swamp Thing show. Best thing not in the Comedy […]Archive
May 15, 2017 by Simon Sweetman