Something Else!

Curt Sydnor, "Lifespan of Lies" (2020): Something Else! premiere

Curt Sydnor, “Lifespan of Lies” (2020): Something Else! premiere

Here is the premiere of Curt Sydnor’s “Lifespan of Lies” from his upcoming LP ‘Revolutionary Etudes.’

The Grand Undoing - 'In a Vigil State' (2020)

The Grand Undoing – ‘In a Vigil State’ (2020)

A true rock-pop-folk album, the Grand Undoing’s ‘In a Vigil State’ features honest songs that are both clever and melodic.

Michael Formanek Quartet - 'Pre-Apocalyptic' (2020)

Michael Formanek Quartet – ‘Pre-Apocalyptic’ (2020)

Whatever band Michael Formanek, Tim Berne, Craig Taborn or Gerald Cleaver are in is usually a very good one. When they are in the same band, it’s special.

Vinyl

Dan Rosenboom – ‘Points on an Infinite Line’ (2020)

No matter how Dan Rosenboom makes music, it’s always going to be bold, thrilling and teeming with musicianship.

Bill Frisell - 'Valentine' (2020)

Bill Frisell – ‘Valentine’ (2020)

Sublime simplicity comes from attention to detail, a Bill Frisell hallmark found all over ‘Valentine.’ It’s another fine entry point into his massive discography.

Maria Schneider Orchestra  - 'Data Lords' (2020)

Maria Schneider Orchestra – ‘Data Lords’ (2020)

Maria Schneider wanted to send a strong message about the threat of a mass manipulation with ‘Data Lords.’ She gets the message across in perhaps the grandest way possible.

Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richie Goods, dubbed “my left-hand man” by Mulgrew Miller, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss the albums that shaped his hall of fame career.

Michael Olatuja - 'Lagos Pepper Soup' (2020)

Michael Olatuja – ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ (2020)

After a long layover from a lead role, the superb bassist and composer Michael Olatuja makes ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ well worth the wait.

Endless Field, "White Pond Sun" (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

Endless Field, “White Pond Sun” (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

This is the video premiere of Endless Field’s “White Pond Sun,” from the recently released ‘Alive In the Wilderness’ album.

How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on 'Body of Song'

How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on ‘Body of Song’

Released 15 years ago today, ‘Body of Song’ updated the excessive, naive electronics of ‘Modulate’ with the return of Bob Mould’s razor-sharp guitar.