Different Noises

Bob Osborne
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  1. 3d ago

    World of Jazz 803

    A quietly adventurous thread runs through this edition of World of Jazz, tracing how improvisers and composers adapt their music into something reflective yet forward‑leaning. Most of the selections are selected from extant releases that show where exploratory music is heading — flute‑driven improvisations, spacious rhythmic architectures, pointed small‑group dialogues and electronic inflections. The playlist also includes two earlier innovators, a specific reminder that today’s practitioners are working inside a continuum shaped by those players who expanded the language of jazz decades ago. PLAYLIST Dorota Piotrowska & Sound Circle “Lothlorien” from Voices Of Human Conciousness ( Inner Circle Music and Teraz Teraz) 00:00 Josh Warren “The Path” from The Path (Self Released) 07:57 Beyond Flute Group “Improvisation 8” from Beyond Flute Quintet (11th Street Music) 16:21 Believe “Nature’s God” from Nature’s God (Relative Pitch/Ramble Records) 23:53 Roni Ben-Hur “Gua’ One Blues Pal Bobby” from Abriendo Puertas (Dot Time Records) 36:57 Dan Siegel “Sometime Somewhere” from Resolution (DSM) 46:15 Richard Spaven “Out of the Quiet” from Light Of Day (Edition Records) 50:53 Nils Petter Molvær “Berlin-orbit 4 (Alva Noto)” from Be Quiet (Edition Records) 56:25 Kris Davis Trio “Subtext” from Lost In Geneva (4166 Records) 1:05:18 Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood Of Breath “The Bride” from Eclipse At Dawn (Cuneiform Records) 1:12:40 Joe Morris, Anna Webber, Rob Brown, Matthew Russeau “Prosody” from Count Spectacle (Fundacja Sluchaj) 1:28:15 Archie Shepp “Trio” from Archie Shepp And The New York Contemporary Five (Cuneiform Records) 1:42:58

  2. 5d ago

    Different Noises 154

    This diverse collection offers a wide-ranging sonic journey that spans several decades, seamlessly blending underground indie-rock, avant-garde experimentation, jazz fusion, and minimalist contemporary composition. The playlist moves fluidly from the driving energy of post-punk, noise rock, and garage-pop to the more introspective, atmospheric realms of slowcore, ambient textures, and acoustic reimagining. By pairing established legends like Miles Davis and Peter Hammill with a broad spectrum of modern independent artists, the selection highlights a shared dedication to creative restlessness and distinct, non-conformist song-writing. Ultimately, the mix serves as a compelling exploration of mood and genre, where raw, guitar-driven dissonance finds balance alongside moments of profound, quiet reflection. PLAYLIST Sun Atoms - Narco Polo (RemiX JunN) - Narco Polo Remixes Soft Science - Spinning - Spinning Bikini Test Failure - You’re Dead To Me Now Cor De Lux - The Cringe - Year Of The Horse Crow - Skyline - Hold Sway Hard-Ons - Suck And Swallow - Korean Language Mini-Album Heir To The Squandered Millions - Here They Come Again Evening Sky - Wanskuckin - Meeting Of The Four Flooding - object 1 - object 1 Fuses - Garden of Ashes - Sawdust In The Transmission Kevin Coleman - Terrapin - K..C. Blues Robert Honstein, Mivos Quartet - Arctic 1. Midnight Sun - Horizon Line Jocelyn Morlock - Artemis Sleeps - Artemis Sleeps Helen Svoboda - Blur - Headwater Cate Kennan - Rain - Shadows The Go-Betweens - Old Mexico (acoustic demo) - G Stands For Go-Betweens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 Danny Short - Run From You - HALT! Moff Skellington - Unster Greel - Dawn Ablutions Fancy Weapon - All Roads - Fancy Weapon Smoked Salmon - Everybody’s Out of Town - Totally Sick!! The Junta - Covfefe - Euphoria Occult Character - Every Song In My Head - Nauseas Neon Crabs - Vicious Debasement - This Puppy Can See A Frog The Dream Syndicate - That’s What You Always Say - Live, Through The Past Darkly Sick Gazelle - Maybe You Were Right - Veld Peter Hammill - Mr X - Been Alone So Long (The Naked Songs Tour, Bremen, 1985) Miles Davis - Orange Lady - The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions Salem Trials - Whatever happened to the spacepeople - Fingerprint on a Blind Eye

  3. Jul 24

    World of Jazz 802

    This playlist traverses a wide spectrum of sound, moving seamlessly from intimate, reflective duets and delicate chamber-like compositions to the expansive energy of full ensembles and avant-garde explorations. Whether you are looking for moments of quiet introspection, intricate harmonic interplay, or adventurous sonic textures, these tracks represent a vibrant cross-section of today’s creative musicians pushing the boundaries of the genre. Sit back and enjoy this eclectic traversal of modern soundscapes. PLAYLIST Skúli Sverrisson with Bill Frisell “Thank You for Taking Me There and Back” from For All Your Flowers (Newvelle Records) 00:00 Matt Otto “Ephemeral” from Ephemeral (Self Released) 05:16 Hernán Cassibba “Los azules tus azules” from La Espera (ears&eyes) 10:19 Colin Heshmat “Center Street Theme 1” from Elastic Groove (HMC Records) 16:30 Ali Ryerson “Before Today/Yesterdays” from The Ali Ryerson Quartet (ACR Music) 21:57 New West Quartet “Come Up” from TURN (Park West Records) 27:59 Larry Stabbins with Keith Tippett and Louis Moholo-Moholo “Acacia” from And The Birds Sang (Jazz In Britain) 35:20 Pat Thomas, Olie Brice and Garry Willcox “The caligrapher’s blues” from The Day After (Jazz In Britain) 42:20 Tonino Miano Trio “Mycelium” from MOSS/electric (Aut Records) 49:07 Ayn Inserto + WDR Big Band featuring Sean Jones “Down A Rabbit Hole” from Jagged Edges Elegant Lines (Summit Records) 54:41 Zack Moir & Roberto Cassani “As She Dreams Her Afternoon in Shy Anticipation” from Anaglyph (Aut Records) 1:01:55 Senri Oe “Amber Lab 2” from Homework (PND Records) 1:08:18 Larry Stabbins with Keith Tippett and Louis Moholo-Moholo “Inside and Outside” from And The Birds Sang (Jazz In Britain) 1:12:20 Bassism Trio “Foggy” from Dreams Must Explain Themselves (Aut Records) 1:20:47 Mat Maneri Quartet “Loved” from Mist (Sunnyside Records) 1:28:08 Egyptian Cotton Arkestra “2023-12-22T172519Z/+45.53259-73.61985” from Time & Place (Constellation) 1:36:48 Amstel Jazz Ensemble “Whitecaps” from First State Blues (Summit Records) 1:46:37 Joey Alexander “As Far As The Eye Can See” from Celestial Keeper (Mack Avenue) 1:52:42 Will Lyle “Eridania” from The All Seeing Eye (Circle Theory Media) 1:59:33

  4. Jul 22

    Different Noises 153

    This collection traverses a diverse sonic landscape, blending gritty, guitar-driven intensity with introspective, atmospheric textures. It moves fluidly between raw, high-energy performances and moments of contemplative, melodic stillness, creating a tapestry that feels both unrefined and carefully put together. By weaving together elements of post-punk, experimental folk, and hypnotic soundscapes, the playlist captures a compelling tension between urgency and reflection, resulting in an evocative and unpredictable listening experience. PLAYLIST Ed Kuepper - Also Sprach The King Of Euro-Disco (Edit) - The Exploding Universe - Live Fancy Weapon - Buddy’s Echo - Fancy Weapon Cinder Well - Beyond The Pale - A Blooming Body Lawrence English - One Line Sky (alone) - The Rest Is My Ghost Chat Pile - Deep Blue - Who Loves The Sun Dominic Carlton Jones - Song For Matthew - Song For Matthew Elina Felice - Bury Me - Bury Me Thætas - Dhuka - The Irredeemable Age Spiral Galaxy - Future Fauna - II Thrum - Here I Am - Rifferama Pirámides - Mas Da Una Bandesra - El Bienestar del Espíritu Thee Holy Brothers - High In My Balloon - High In My Balloon. Jah Wobble and Tian Qiyi - Tomorrow Never Knows - Mystic Liverpool: The Beatles’ Psychedelic Psongbook Laughing Clowns - Eternally Yours - Law Of Nature Martin Green - The Disappearing Platelayer (featuring Moff Skellington) - The Martin Green Machine: First Sighting Green Desert Water - Eerie Meadows - Eerie Meadows TFS - Bumma Sanger - Deep States Nick Batterham - As The Days Progress - RONE • HOME Tönky Hönk - Hush - The EP Nick Batterham - La Petite Mort - La Petite Mort The Junta - Night of The Junta - Exposure Smoked Salmon - Fix Me Up - Totally Sick!! Moff Skellington - Sinister Box Puller - Dawn Ablutions The Go-Betweens - Mrs Morgan (Acoustic) - G Stands For Go-Betweens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 Danny Short - Wish Me Luck - HALT The Dream Syndicate - How Did I Find Myself Here - Live Through the Past, Darkly Things Of Stone And Wood - Fade Away - Rae Street Salem Trials - Nothing Left Inside - TELL

  5. Jul 17

    World of Jazz 801

    This playlist presents a compelling cross-section of contemporary creative music, bridging the pioneering electric fusion of the late 1960s with the sophisticated and fluid improvisations of 2026. At its core, this selection celebrates the “collaborative impulse” The music here traverses the boundary between the composed and the unscripted. By juxtaposing the foundational studio-as-instrument techniques developed by Miles Davis and Teo Macero with the modern approaches of labels like 577, Adhyâropa, and Libra, this sequence highlights a group of artists who use the jazz idiom not as a static historical artifact, but as an ever-shifting architecture for personal expression and sonic exploration. PLAYLIST Nduduzo Makhathini “Tethered” from The Myth We Choose (Blue Note Records) 00:00 Matthew Putman, Hill Greene, Francisco Mela “Hidden Secrets” from Bright Sun Outside (577 Records) 05:34 Steve Khan “Green Room” from Green Room - Ralph Towner | A Tribute (Blue Canoe Records) 15:15 The Pentland Bergonzi Quartet “O Hey, Earthling. Salut!” from Windward (GroundTone Records) 23:23 Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe “After The Storm 3” from After The Storm (Libra Records) 28:55 Ilaria Capalbo “Ode” from The Brightest Sun (Bluenord Records) 38:57 Nicola Miller’s Living Things “Spit!” from SPIT! (Watch That Ends The Night Records) 44:49 Brent Birckhead “Cacao” from Exchange, Live At The Keystone Korner (Self Released) 54:55 Satoko Fujii’s Bunker Ulmenwall Orchestra “Yamantaka” from Bunker Unmenwall Orchestra (Libra Records) 1:09:10 Mary Halvorson & Ambrose Akinmusire “Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings” from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch Records) 1:20:45 Elsa Nilsson Band Of Pulses “Andetag” from Liminal (Adhyâropa Records) 1:28:26 Miles Davis “Sanctuary ” from The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions (Columbia/Legacy) 1:35:37 Miles Davis “Recollections” from The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions (Columbia/Legacy) 1:46:31

  6. Jul 15

    Different Noises 152

    There is no uniform template here. Instead, you are invited to navigate an unpredictable sequence that moves effortlessly from raw underground punk and heavy, atmospheric metal to intricate avant-garde jazz, roots-driven dub, and classic Australian indie-pop. Along the way, the journey dives into intimate acoustic demos, sweeping cinematic soundtracks, and literary chamber folk. Prepare to have your expectations continuously reset by a selection that thrives entirely on contrast, texture, and creative independence. PLAYLIST Scatter - Punching Deck - Tech Hell Cyber Thrash The Junta - Mother (feat. Loop-aznavour) - Euphoria Moff Skellington - Hide the fizzy truth - Derti Berlap Foreign Film - Santa Carla - A Love Letter The Greenberry Woods - Very Good Year - It’s All Good Sugar Shannon Jae Ridout - The Day I’ve Had Enough - Two Busted Boots And A Broken Heart The McDades - Dance Around The Spinning Wheel - Thread The Light Carol Martini - Mosquito Bite Blues - Running Out Of Pockets Make - Forking Paths - Exegesis At The End Of The World MV Wells - Stone That Was Thrown - Le Dauphin Oopsie Daisies - I’m Gonna Tell My Therapist About You - HAGS Blood Incantation - Dawn - All Gates Open (Original Sound Track) Helen Svoboda - Veins (feat. Selma Savolainen) - Headwater K Trio - Dickens on Friday - Parientes De La Vida Dubmatix - Dread Frequency - Dread Frequency Deardarkhead - In Another Life - The Pendulum Swings Ashley Naylor - Racing Time - Racing Time Julia Greenberg - Born Sentimental - Born Sentimental Joey’s Coop - In The Pines - Sawdust Memories Huxton Creepers - King Of The Road - 12 Days To Paris Dren McDonald - Fading (Featuring Sophia James) - Vox Pterous The Junta - Stop The World (Feat. Ian Moss) - Euphoria The Go-Betweens - In Her Diary (Acoustic Demo) - G Stands For Go-Betweens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 Danny Short - Drunk Again Blues - Halt! Robinson Kirby - Somebody Else - Gone Joan As Police Woman - We Don’t Own It - Real Life Evolution Norman Meehan, Hannah Griffin, Bill Manhire - Little Prayers - Little Prayers F****d Up - Monkey Meets The Dragon - Year Of The Monkey

  7. Jul 10

    World of Jazz 800

    This selection of tracks from new releases charts a vivid course through the expansive world of contemporary jazz and avant-garde improvisation, seamlessly blending fiery genre fusions with deep, atmospheric explorations. From the vibrant, polyrhythmic energy of Latin-infused big bands to the stark, boundary-pushing textures of free improvisation and cross-cultural instrumentation, the music constantly shifts between structured elegance and raw, spontaneous dialogue. Featuring an eclectic mix of international masters and visionary collectives, the playlist serves as a compelling testament to the limitless possibilities of modern jazz, where traditional boundaries dissolve in favour of bold sonic curiosity and profound emotional intensity. PLAYLIST Conrad Herwig “Litha” from The Latin Side of Chick Corea (Savant Records) 00:00 Early Times “Succubus” from Border Crossings (Dealers Choice Records) 06:46 Mario Mocho and Jorge Torrecillas “Kochi” from Mata Natsu (dForma) 16:41 Camilla Nebbia and Chris Corsano “A Paper Cut In Smoke” from Six Or Seven Ways Towards Becoming Undone (Relative Pitch Records) 25:39 Greg Kelley and Yoona Kim “Dispute” from Distractions For Trumpet And Ajaeng (Relative Pitch Records) 37:37 Luciana Bass, Ezekiel Jaime, Federico Isasti “Con los huevos alimento a las víboras” from Vi La Pampa Arder (Relative Pitch Records) 52:24 Ochibo no ame “Studio Recording (Excerpt)” from Studio Recording (Relative Pitch Records) 1:03:44 Jorge Torrecilas Pablo Vázquez, Marcelo von Schultz “Caliope” from physis (Plus Timbre) 1:17:49 Armen Donelian “Inverted Reality” from Inquiry (Sunnyside Records) 1:22:42 Rosino Serrano & Orquesta Moderna “Concierto para piano y big band “Escenas de una ciudad” from Coalescencia : Music by Alex Mercado (Fonarte Latino S.A. de C.V. ) 1:33:51 Ben Ferrell “Song For Stilgar” from Sextet (Adhyâropa Records) 1:49:18 Miles Okazaki “Thermopolis” from Boomtown (Pi Recordings) 1:59:29

  8. Jul 8

    Different Noises 151

    This collection of tracks brings together an incredibly wide mix of styles, eras, and sounds. It jumps from the raw energy of industrial punk and electronic beats to the quiet precision of classical string quartets and chamber music. Alongside stripped-back acoustic demos and personal song-writing, there are eccentric spoken-word pieces, creating a balance between dark, heavy moods and dry, deadpan humour. Held together by independent storytelling, this list explores everything from deep vulnerability and memories to bold musical experimentation. This is the future of quality music. PLAYLIST DEAFKIDS - CICATRIZES - CICATRIZES DO FUTURO DEATĦ B¥ LØVE - Cosmic Power - 444 Replaced By Robots - Replaced By Robots - Replaced By Robots Keir Gogwilt - Otra Llrona - The Zarabanda Variations Moff Skellington - Sponsor Me Missus - A Slapstick Life Mekons - The Western Design (Version) - Horrorble Jacqui Hunt - Mother - Desiderium The Joy Thieves - I’ll Be Your Hammer (radio edit) - Apocalypse Pending Barb Waters - Farmer’s Wife - Single Moff Skellington - One Broken Ankle - A Slapstick Life Jade String Quartet - String Quartet No. 1 : Mvt 1-7 - Melencolia Alec Ilyine - Mekong Meanders - Drift Lines Peter Hammill - The Comet, The Course, The Tail - Been Alone So Long (The Naked Songs Tour, Bremen, 1985) Peter Hammill - Curtains - A Headlong Stretch: The Fie! Albums 1992-1996 (2026 Remaster) Moff Skellington - Fragile Comfort Seeker - A Slapstick Life Erin Propp - Alert To Glory - The Longing Years Things Of Stone And Wood - You’d Gone Before You Went - Rae Street Things Of Stone And Wood - The Windmills Turn - Rae Street Dave Graney and Clare Moore - People I Think About - Laburnum of the Mind Moff Skellington - Remembering A Slapstick Life - A Slaptick Life The Go-Betweens - Girl Lying A Beach (acoustic demo) - G Stands For Go-Betweens: The Go-Betweens Anthology - Volume 3 Danny Short - Swimming - Halt! Smoked Salmon - Shine Some Darkness On Me - Totally Sick!! The Nearly Brothers - Stung - You Can’t Hide From Your Yesterdays

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