Author: Mike

Rova have announced upcoming shows in Berkeley and San Fran.

In June, the CSO will present the US premiere of this Carter piece.

Xenakisworld claims to be the “source for all things Xenakis”. …and seems to live up to its claim!

Every year, Downtown Music Gallery produces a list of the year’s best recordings. This year’s list contains over 500 entries and is a fairly comprehensive “want” list for anyone reading this site.

Amplexus, one of the more interesting ambient/electronic labels, is offering a one day festival on May 15th in Venice.

In case you’ve been under a rock, the Tritonales Festival is, on paper, one of the best lineups ever for avant rock and zeuhl styled music. They have just updated their web site so take a gander then call your travel agent.

In case you’ve been under a rock, the Tritonales Festival is, on paper, one of the best lineups ever for avant rock and zeuhl styled music. They have just updated their web site so take a gander then call your travel agent.

We all are familiar with the connotation of the phrase ‘sell out’, but a new book exploring the infuence of Stalin on a young Shostakovich describes how the Soviet dictator may have had a dramatic impact on the composer’s music.

Cold Meat Industries has released three new CDs:

Desiderii Marginis
cmi131 · Strife
The new Desiderii Marginis album ’Strife’ is, as the name implies, a sort of reflection over the rather pityful human desire to engage in all kinds of conflict. Everywhere and always…

BDN
cmi123 · Discipline Through Mental-illness
This title is only available for download, and it’s for free! Click and read more about this and the launching of the BDN-site.