Different Noises

Bob Osborne
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A weekly look at new music

  1. 3D AGO

    World of Jazz 780

    A mixed set of new releases with a broad selections of styles in play including a preview of the type of material likely to land on Record Store Day in April 2026 i.e. the ubiquitous “previously unreleased material”. Early indications are that there will be a flurry of material from archives. Pending that here is a bakers dozen plus one of artists striving to extend existing jazz boundaries to exciting new places. PLAYLIST Andrew MacKelvie “Realities Blossom” from Many Worlds (Watch That Ends The Night) 00:00 Dave Douglas “Ruminants” from Four Freedoms (Greenleaf) 07:31  Björn Meyer “Motion” from Convergence (ECM Records) 16:08  Connor Bernhard “Jackalope” from Pathways (BACE Records) 21:13 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra & Sean Irvine “Movement II - Texas” from Forgotten Stories Suite (Chronograph Records) 28:03  Eva Novoa “Stilte Cabine” from Solo (I) (577 Records) 41:20 Gregory Hutchinson “Fall” from Kind Of Now - The Pulse Of Miles Davis (Warner Music) 47:49 Kenny Wheeler Sextet “Blue Nile” from What Was (False Walls) 54:46 Roy Hargrove “Circus” from BERN (Time Traveler Recordings) 1:05:39 Karen Stachel, Norbert Stachel & LehCats with Giovanni Hidalgo “Power Tap” from LIVE @ The BreakRoom (Purple Room Productions) 1:14:38  Jimmy Farace “Chelsea Bridge” from Big Shoulders, Big Sounds (Shifting Paradigm Records) 1:26:53 Maria Schneider “American Crow” from American Crow (ArtistShare®) 1:36:11 Devin Gray “Doom Loops/Hz of Gold” from Hz of Gold (Rataplan Records) 1:46:28 Mark Turner Quartet “Patternmaster” from Patternmaster (ECM Records) 1:54:54

    2h 1m

  2. 5D AGO

    Different Noises 131

    Old things, new things and things in between. A variety of genres in play and some exciting new sounds to absorb. PLAYLIST Rapid Pig - The Happy Valley  Undead Guitars - Beyond The Blues  Salem Trials - Best Trip  2 Lost Souls - Jesus Mafia  The Puncturists - I’m Not Alright  Elkeyes - Yamanote Line  Agent Starling - Snake Ground  Epimetheus - Held No More  Buddhadata - The Journey of Earthly Desires  Këkht Aräkh - Three Winters Away  2 Lost Souls - Not A Victim  Mark Snarski - Run Briony Run  Those Who Walk Away - The Beginning and the End  Robert Humber - singing in circles  Inca Babies - Cowboy Song  Clare Moore - Sirens Call To Arms  The Parasite - Snapshot  The Go-Betweens - The Clock (Larry Crane Rough Mix)  2 Lost Souls - Snap Snap  Moff Skellington - cryo souvenier  Half Man Half Biscuit - McCalliog and His Hens  The Sandells - Glissando  Jackson Code - Poison Berries  Big Youth - Screaming Target

    2h 1m

  3. FEB 13

    World of Jazz 779

    This collection offers a rich exploration of contemporary jazz and improvised music, traversing a landscape of diverse textures and international influences. From cerebral, atmospheric openings and avant-garde energy to vibrant rhythmic inflections, the selection balances intricate composition with spontaneous dialogue. Whether revisiting classic themes through a modern lens or delving into expansive collective improvisations, these tracks highlight the exceptional craft and emotive power found across the modern independent landscape. PLAYLIST Dave Adewumi “The Flame Beneath The Silence” from The Flame Beneath The Silence(Giant Step Arts) 00:00  The Tomeka Reid Quartet “dance! skip! hop!” from dance! skip! hop! (Out Of Your Head Records) 03:37  Red Norvo “Rose Room” from The Secret Session (Dot Time Records) 13:40 Oná Ensemble “Sentimental” from Traces of Brazil, Voices of Toronto (Duas Trompas) 22:04 Melissa Aldana  “No Pidas Imposibles” from Filin (Blue Note) 27:34  Ingrid Jensen  “Amsterdam after Dark” from Landings (Newvelle Records) 33:40 Ron Rieder “I Sing For You” from Compositions In Blue And Other Hues (A Meson Records) 40:48 Angelika Niescier with Jason Adasiewicz, Nicole Mitchell, Mike Reed, Dave Rempis and Luke Stewart “SAMO (bsqt)” from Chicago Tapes (Intakt Records) 46:47 Samuel Torres “Duet No. 1 in Em” from Trio Libre (Blue Conga Music) 57:54 The Alfie Jackson Sextet “The Peacocks” from The Peacocks (JackoJazz) 1:02:23 Michael Jackson’s Heads,  Hearts & Tails “Bugsy (goes to Brazil” from The Girl from Ochi (Jackojazz) 1:12:00  Niklas Lukassen  “Rainbow Surfer” from Still Waters (Heartcore Records) 1:17:56  Walter Thompson, Sam Day Harmet, Billy Martin “Left of Dawn” from WaSaBi Trio (577 Records) 1:21:29  Mujician “The Journey (Excerpt)” from The Journey (Cuneiform Records) 1:30:32

    2h 1m

  4. FEB 11

    Different Noises 130

    The build up of exciting new music is relentless now we are in February. I’m featuring all of the new EP from the wonderful Neon Kittens. In addition a cross-section of exciting new music from a wide variety of genres plus further tracks from currently featured albums. PLAYLIST Neon Kittens - Living In A TM World The Mancinis - Take One Agent Starling - Automatic Writing Xenonaut -  Lost To Slow Decay Gavial - Leviathan Neon Kittens - Litigate Mitigate The Legal Matters - The Message Audrey Ochoa - Swan Song Fågelle - Innan malen hittat in Elkeyes - Trial Simon Hanes - The Number Of The Beast is 666 Neon Kittens - Cocaine Lawyer Toninato & Thiessen - Hot blood flow Aerie Trio - Suite : Garry Oak Meadow Ryan Scott - The Far Night fm The Go-Betweens - Spirit (Larry Crane Rough Mix) Neon Kittens - AI Case Hallucination Half Man Half Biscuit - The Bliss of the Hereafter Clare Moore - All Of Me Inca Babies - Thirst Mark Snarski - Radio Silence Moff Skellington - The Ossock Round The Back The Parasite - Made To Disappear Claire Dickson - Doors Anti-Pop Consortium - Free Hop Slor - becoming the night sky

    1h 58m

  5. FEB 7

    World of Jazz 778

    A show in two parts. The first part examines some of the exciting new releases that have just been released or are due soon. The second part is a tribute to the legendary guitarist Ralph Towner. PLAYLIST Nicholas  Mycio “Siny” from Please Plant Flowers (Self Released) 00:00  Shai Maestro “The Time Bender” from The Guesthouse (Naive) 05:50  James Fernando “Potions” from Philly 3 (Spring Garden Records) 11:50  John Fumasoli &The Jones Factor “Not Sure” from Not Sure (Jonsfac Records) 19:59 The Matthieu Mazué Trio feat. Diego Hedez and Francisco Mela “Mascarade” from Turn Of Events (577 Records) 28:15  Matt Greenwood “Alveston Avenue” from Daybreak (Self Released) 35:34  Charlie Apicella & Iron City “Big Boss” from LIVE in NYC (Zoho Roots) 41:30  Joel Ross  “Protoevangelium (The First Gospel)” from Gospel Music (Blue Note) 49:02  Niklas Lukassen - Estuary (feat. Ben van Gelder, Kit Downes & Francesco Ciniglio) “Estuary” from Still Waters (Heartcore Records) 57:03  Paul McCandless Quintet “Hard Eights” from Live At Kimball’s East 1992 (Moosicus) 1:02:28  Ralph Towner “Balance Beam” from Solstice : Sound And Shadows (ECM Records) 1:15:06 Ralph Towner “Flow” from At First Light (ECM Records) 1:25:33  Ralph Towner, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Slava Grigoryan “The Henrysons” from Travel Guide (ECM Records) 1:30:22  Ralph Towner, Paolo Fresu “Zephyr” from Chairoscuro (ECM Records) 1:37:04  Ralph Towner “Oceanus” from Solstice (ECM Records) 1:44:13 Ralph Towner “Ralph’s Piano Waltz” from Solo Concert (ECM Records) 1:55:14

    2h 3m

  6. FEB 4

    Different Noises 129

    This playlist is a descent into a shadowy, atmospheric landscape where raw energy meets experimental depth. Moving seamlessly between gritty garage rhythms, haunting post-punk echoes, and heavy, immersive soundscapes, the selection favors the unconventional and the evocative. From distorted industrial pulses to moments of ethereal folk and avant-garde exploration, it’s a collection designed for late nights and deep listening, offering a textured journey through the darker fringes of the undergroud. PLAYLIST The Darts - Midnight Creep  Shrube - Wind Up  Joint Pains - Lurleen  Occult Character - Her Name Is Terrible  Dubmatix - Black Dub  Isabel Pine - Wolves/A Flickering Light  Billy Brandt - Carnival Souls  Awolk - Wild Rose  sunn O))) - Glory Black  dälek - Better Than  Kannon - Windigo  Arthur King - Black Cloud  Ben Seretan & John Thayer - Watermelon Well  Roboquarians - Falsetto Bravado  The Go-Betweens - Magic In Here (Larry Crane Rough Mix)  Half Man Half Biscuit - Rawlplugs of Yesteryear (Breaking the States)  Moff Skellington - hister bott/grool togg betsa nistron/Nurse found a hole in a red potato  Clare Moore - Lost In Space  Inca Babies - Damnation  Mark Snarski - Peggy Finds The Spotlight  The Parasite - Bitter Tears  2 Lost Souls - Labour Under Illusions/Like To Talk/The Morning After The Night Before  LXRP - Sapper  The States - You Can’t Take It With You

    2h 3m

  7. JAN 30

    World of Jazz 777

    On this edition there is music that traverses the vast landscape of contemporary jazz, avant-garde exploration, and orchestral fusion. In this session, we navigate a diverse range of creative visions—from the intimate flickers of "Blowing on Embers" to the massive, symphonic scale of a tribute to Bill Evans. Along the way, we’ll explore cinematic suites that capture frozen moments in time, vibrant global rhythms from Lisbon to Singapore, and lush vocal collaborations that honour the legends of the genre. Whether it is the restless energy of modern improvisation or the sweeping grandeur of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, these selections represent the cutting edge of the international scene. PLAYLIST Bellbird “Blowing On Embers” from The Call (Constellation) 00:00 Ben Rosenblum The Nebula Project “Scenes Frozen In Time : Onslaught” from The Longest Way Round (One Trick Dog Records) 06:46 Eli Howell “I Remember Al” from Steps Taken (D Clef Records) 14:10 Joel Miller “Joé Chevere” from What If? (Leaf Music) 21:33 Não confundir com “Não cumpriu o propósito de um final” from Cumprir qualquer propósito (Robalo Music) 27:30 Heisenberg Uncertainty Players “Hold On” from Return To The Enchanted Forest (Hostile Postulate Publishing) 38:41 Dave Holland, Norma Winstone, London Vocal Project “Inner Traces” from Vital Spark (Music of Kenny Wheeler) (Edition Records) 47:04 Kannon “Nakba” from …in a sea of fire (Nightjar) 55:24 Tom Oren “Dawn of Adventure” from Dark Lights (Anzic Records) 1:01:15 Pete Calandra and Straight Up “Open Window” from Open Window (PCM) 1:10:36 Simon Mogul “Disturbed” from Simon Says (Self Released) 1:16:21 The Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Clausen Trio, and Jean Thorel “Symbiosis Parts 1 & 2” from Symbiosis – Tribute to Bill Evans (Pentatone) 1:22:52

    2h 6m

  8. JAN 27

    Different Noises 128

    This collection serves as a deep dive into the fringes of contemporary sound, where jagged post-punk energy meets the fluid complexity of experimental jazz. It is an intentional journey through diverse sonic landscapes—blending raw, lo-fi storytelling with cinematic, dub-infused atmospheres and expansive instrumental odysseys. Each track contributes to a restless, creative narrative that celebrates the unconventional and honours the spirit of musical exploration. PLAYLIST Zu - Fuoco Saturnio  Tropical F**k Storm - Irukandji Syndrome (Live)  Reine des Lézards - Lady Coca Cola  The Bordellos - Who Do You Think You Are? Paul McCartney  The Jack Rubies - Boat Rocker  The Corner Laughers - Rainbow Cardigan  Eddy Current Suppression Ring - On Islands  The Creedless Preacher - Bad Decision  Kye Alfred Hillig - Ezekial Bobbing For Apples  Aurelia Anne Cohen - Fairweather  Chris Emmert - Long Goodbye  Dutchman - Papa Fronc  Third Angle New Music - Phillip Glass : Return To The Hive  The Go Betweens - Surfing Magazine (Airlock Demo)  Ember Rev  - Homecoming Rhapsody  Moff Skellington - pockle  Inca Babies - The Diseased Stranger’s Waltz  Mark Snarski - If I’m Magic, You’re The Trick  The Dream Syndicate - Merrittville  The Parasite - Armageddon Dub  2 Lost Souls - Who Is Being Protected?  Henry Threadgill - Better Wrapped/Better Unrapped  Miles Davis - Spanish Key  Modar - Sorrow Of Holy Garden

    2h 3m
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A weekly look at new music

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  • Creator
    Bob Osborne
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
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