Different Noises

Bob Osborne

A weekly look at new music

  1. 3d ago

    World of Jazz 810

    This playlist brings together a wide-ranging collection of new and forthcoming releases across disparate sub-genres, avant-garde experimentation, contemporary grooves, big band arrangements, and free improvisation. Spanning fifteen fresh tracks, the sequence showcases dense harmonic layers, complex rhythmic explorations, cinematic textures, and forward-thinking modern jazz where each piece carves out its own unique territory offering a snapshot of cutting-edge creative expression where contrasting sonic worlds constantly shift perspectives and challenge expectations. PLAYLIST Sylvie Courvoisier “At Risk” from Amalthea (Pyroclastic Records) 00:00 FROTAE “Cortège” from Volume 2 (Halocline Trance) 05:01 Michael Dease Big Band “La Cancion” from The Sleeper : The Music of Gregg Hill (Cold Plunge Records) 16:07 Michał Skwierczyński Quartet “Tetention” from Consistency (Self Released) 23:33 Kiefer “Memory Bomb” from Memory Bomb (Blue Note Records) 32:16 Nick Maclean’s SNAGGLE feat. Ali Bros “Twilight Of Civilisation” from Twilight Of Civilisation (Browntasauras Records) 36:00 Gon Muruaga “Breaking The Space” from Lines in the Sky (577 Records) 42:49 Thèriot. “fathers and sons” from the Other (ks.theory) 52:19 Christiane Bopp “Elastic Ideas” from Rêver, murmurer, dire (Relative Pitch Records) 1:01:45 Irene Aranda “May you use the following to conduct a pressure test, except oxygen and combustible gas” from MAY (Relative Pitch Records) 1:04:46 Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto “Fire City” from Fifteen (Nonesuch Records) 1:15:02 Sonelius Smith and Adam Kahan “Summertime” from We’ll Let You Know When We Find Out (577 Records) 1:22:18 Greg Abate Quartet “In The Moment” from In The Moment (Summit Records) 1:29:40 Kevin Sun “Chanson” from Kevin Sun II (Endectomorph Music) 1:38:40 Cipher “Sycamore” from Cipher (Smeik Records) 1:46:06

  2. Sep 12

    World of Jazz 809

    A selection of new and forthcoming releases which includes both the conventional and the experimental. New talent emerges with fresh ideas and jazz legends demonstrate legacy and commitment to artistry. This is a truly eclectic mix of that the jazz world has to offer at this point in time.   PLAYLIST Linda Sikhakhane “Vumani” from Linda (Blue Note Records) 00:00 Brandon Seabrook “The Guitar Is A Weather Event” from Utility Modern (Out Of Your Head Records) 04:58 Angles 4 “The indispensable warlords” from Angles 4 (Relative Pitch Records) 10:09 The Matthew Shipp Duo with William Parker “Zo #1” from Zo (ESP-Disk) 16:51 Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp “Three (Volume 1)” from Duologues 7: Distillation (Squidco Records) 27:10 Andreas Paragioudakis Chamber Ensemble “Phobos” from Heritage (Self Released) 34:31 Judi Silviano’s Garden Winds “This Morning” from First Flight (JSL Records) 38:44 Christian Finger “Five Secrets 1” from Zeit Zirkil (Finger Music) 41:11 Giveton Gelin “Dreamland” from Island Dreamer : III of III (Island Dreamer Records) 46:41 Rich Halley 4 “Maputo” from A Distant Land (Pine Eagle Records) 51:20 Tubby Hayes “200% Proof (Take 1)” from An Unexpected Pleasure (Jazz In Britain) 59:40 AIRLFT “One Two Three” from Spatial Recognition (577 Records) 1:15:01 Glass Triangle “Etching” from 3 X 1 (Relative Pitch Records) 1:22:13 Henry Threadgill “Fluoroscope” from Cut You Where You Was (Pi Recordings) 1:28:32 SAROST “Biotite (Edit)” from The Granite Variations (Ogun Records) 1:34:40 Antonio Adolfo “3D Blues” from Balaios (AAM Music) 1:41:45 Jeremy Monteiro Organ Quartet “Homecoming” from Live Upon Nassim Hill (Jazznote Records) 1:45:29 Jumaane Smith “I’ll Be Around” from I’ll Be Around (Shamus Records) 1:50:59 Steven Feifke “No Doubt” from The Same River (La Reserve Records) 1:54:40 Ran Blake “Robert Pete Blues” from Voices (Tzadik) 2:01:34

  3. Sep 9

    Different Noises 160

    Dive into a wildly eclectic sonic journey where avant-garde jazz, psychedelic rock, cinematic soundscapes, and indie-pop collide. This playlist bridges eras and genres, seamlessly weaving together hypnotic grooves from Frank Zappa and Jah Wobble, modern explorations from Jessica Pavone and Nick Maclean’s Snaggle, classic garage-psych twists from Strawberry Alarm Clock and The Hollywood Stars, and deep underground gems from the likes of Moff Skellington and Xenonaut. Whether you’re chasing heavy cinematic riffs or ethereal acoustic textures, this 20-track selection promises an unpredictable and deeply rewarding ride for the adventurous listener. PLAYLIST Oui Plastique - The Persuaders Theme/Spirit - Spirit Frank Zappa - Chunga’s Revenge - Trance-Fusion The Court At Versailles - Strobe Parts 1 and 2 - Acoustic Electronica Robeone - Fox In The Freezer - If You Don’t Know What It Is, It Must Be Jazz Nick Maclean’s SNAGGLE feat. Ali Bros - The Mule - a single from Foundation Strawberry Alarm Clock - Day Tripper - Where’s One? Jah Wobble and Tian Qiyi - Within Without You - Mystic Liverpool: The Beatles Psychedelic Psongbook Adam Hill - Apricot Leather - Dance Card Jim Pugh - Gliding Through Darkness - New American Symphonies Jessica Pavone - Stellium - …Is In The Air Coyote Man - Inadequate - Prosthetic Memories The Hollywood Stars - When I Find You - Hey! LA! The Spongetones - The Music At The Close - The Music At The Close The Go-Betweens - Old Mexico (band demo) - G Stands For Go-Betweens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 The Dave Graney Show - Vengeance Is On It’s Way (don’t worry) -Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye Things of Stone And Wood - She Lights The Candle - Rae Street Moff Skellington - Stockholm Syndrome/Tittymilk and Skittlemeat/Derti Berlap - Derti Berlap Cracked Hands - Finnish Hitman In Limbo - Cautionary Tales The Junta - Animosity - Euphoria Xenonaut - Mnemosyne - In Caelum

  4. Sep 2

    Different Noises 159

    Three new releases from Steve Wynn plus a treasure trove of other new things and a handful of archive classics. PLAYLIST Steve Wynn and the Dragon Bridge Orchestra - Amphetamine - Live In Brussels Fairport Convention - Sloth - Full House Neon Crabs - Altered States - A Big Dumb Racket Occult Character - Unrequited Vibrations - Unrequited Vibrations Cracked Hands - Cobbles - Cautionary Tales Benny J Ward - Fear Of Going Out - Fear Of Going Out Marcel Borrack - Snake Charm - Sun Dust The TD Band - Mullumbimby Nights - Mullumbimby Nights Marcel Borrack - The Man In The High Castle - Telecaster Diaries Xenonaut - Laika - In Caelum Steve Wynn - Death Valley Rain - Live In Bremen Blue Umbrella - Salt In My Wounds - Recklessly Yours Anatomy Of Habit - Paired Sentinels - Paired Sentinels Doghouse Rose - Hollywood - Born To Break Even Dad Fight - Reality Check - Split 7” Meanies - Blacklist - Split 7” Librarians With Hickeys - 1972 -1972 Kyle Grimm - Twist, Then Pull - Forever, Eve Mark Urness/Asuka Kakitani - Beneath Our Feet - The Garden Kelariz Keshavarz - Circa - Meditation Tomorrow: Solo Flute Steve Wynn - Devil Town - Up There : Home Recordings The Go-Betweens - Unfinished Business (Acoustic Demo) - G Stands For Go-Betweens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 The Dave Graney Show - Drugs Are Wasted On The Young - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye Moff Skellington - Holiday Greetings - Derti Berlap Dead Sea Apes - Severance - Psychic Tension The Junta - Open Your Eyes - Euphoria Things of Stone And Wood - Devenport Drive - Rae Street Peter Hammill - Out Of My Book - Been Alone So Long (The Naked Songs Tour, Bremen, 1985)

  5. Aug 28

    World of Jazz 807

    This playlist pairs a diverse selection of new and forthcoming contemporary jazz releases with a pair of foundational live recordings. The first ten tracks highlight recent and current directions in improvised music—spanning modern piano trios, cross-cultural collaborations, and adventurous small-ensemble arrangements. Providing historical context, the final two tracks deliver classic live performances from John Coltrane and the avant-garde outfit Curlew. PLAYLIST Andy Sheppard, Rita Marcotulli, & Michael Benita “This Too - Three Hills” from Salt Catcher (ECM Records) 00:00 Volkan Kaplan & Rembrandt Trio “Shushter” from The Analtolian & Kaspian Suites (Volkan Kaplan Production) 08:59 Nicki Adams, Michael Eaton (feat. Francisco Mela) “Kupka Disks” from Arrival (J-man Records) 15:00 Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo “El Dia Que me Quieras” from El Arte de Bolero Vol 3. (Miel Music) 25:01 Cipher “Dolphin Diver” from Cipher (Smeik Records) 31:27 Skinny Hightower “Strides” from Feels Like Destiny (CastOver Records) 36:00 David Borgo “Málaga” from Panta Rhei (Borgoriginals) 42:25 Las Vegas Boneheads “Morning - Pensavita” from Stretchin’ Out (Curt Miller Music) 50:54 Mike Jones “Kelly’s Blues” from Mike Jones With Strings (Capri Records) 55:57 Bill Connors “Melting” from Of Mist And Melting (ECM Records) 1:04:56 Curlew “Agitar-the Victim-Improvisation-Oklahoma” from Live In Berlin (Cuneiform Records) 1:16:23 John Coltrane “Afro Blue” from Live in Japan (Impulse!) 1:33:00

  6. Aug 26

    Different Noises 158

    The familiar, albeit in a slightly different guise, sits alongside the new and unique in this eclectic mix. The key theme is quality, the rejection of the mundane, and a willingness to open ears to new sounds. PLAYLIST The Taps Of The Holy Trinity - The Passage - Customs And Rituals Of Origami Horses - Vultures - Vultures The Riflebirds of Portland - Dreaming Of A Kiss - April Soft Science “Understand” from Sand Sunset & The Windy Hills “Malibu” from Dirty Power Grex - Sicky - Auntie + Tebs Body Type - Sick Bag - Tally Cor De Lux - The Deli - The Year Of The Horse Ed Kuepper - Not A Soul Around - The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper Marshmellow Overcoat - Wrote A Letter To You - Beat A Dead Horse The Morning Line - Anhedonia - Anhedonia Alvin Singleton - Baked In The Cake (Jackie Leung : Piano) - from Inside Out Jocelyn Morlock - Artemis Sleeps-m from Artemis Sleeps Walton Lott - Piano Sonata No.2 - III Ricercare - Impulses Barb Walters featuring Van Walker - Chalet Light - Chalet Light OBA - Zahov - OBA navā - Poly Varghese and Alec Ilyine - (Intro) Call For Love - Rainflower Heikki Ruokangas - Sideshow Blues - I Do Believe There Is A Ghost In My Pipe Ashley Naylor - Racing Time - Racing Time The Goods - Summer’s Almost Gone - Goodbye Summertime Neon Crabs - Altered States - A Big Dumb Racket The Go-Betweens - Too Much Of One Thing (Acoustic Demo) - G Stands For Go-Betwens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 Dead Sea Apes - Psychic Tension - Psychic Tension Moff Skellington - Hide The Fizzy Truth - Derti Berlap The Dave Graney Show - Street Dreams - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye Things Of Stone And Wood - Don’t Fall Down (The Rabbit Holes) - Rae Street The Junta - Neon Highway - Euphoria Miles Davis - Honky Tonk - The Cellar Door Sessions

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