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Chicago Underground Duo, "Click Song" from 'Hyperglyph' (2025): Something Else! sneak peek

Chicago Underground Duo, “Click Song” from ‘Hyperglyph’ (2025): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is the advance single “Click Song” from Chicago Underground Duo’s upcoming album ‘Hyperglyph.’

Joe Morris + Elliott Sharp - 'Realism' (2025)

Joe Morris + Elliott Sharp – ‘Realism’ (2025)

Joe Morris and Elliott Sharp are among the only guitarists who can make a guitarist improvisation duet session with electronics sound alien while staying coherent and insightful. They thrive doing so on ‘Realism.’

Young Gun Silver Fox's Andy Platts and Shawn Lee: Something Else! Interview

Young Gun Silver Fox’s Andy Platts and Shawn Lee: Something Else! Interview

John Lawler was joined by Andy Platts and Sean Lee of the U.K.-based yacht rock duo Young Gun Silver Fox for this exclusive Something Else! Interview.

Cecil Taylor + Tony Oxley - 'Flashing Spirits' (1988, 2025 release)

Cecil Taylor + Tony Oxley – ‘Flashing Spirits’ (1988, 2025 release)

‘Flashing Spirits’ by Cecil Taylor & Tony Oxley gives us another glimpse into this special musical alliance between two masters of improvised music during a time when the two were just getting to know each other.

Three-Layer Cake [Brandon Seabrook, Mike Pride + Mike Watt] - 'Sounds The Color Of Grounds' (2025)

Three-Layer Cake [Brandon Seabrook, Mike Pride + Mike Watt] – ‘Sounds The Color Of Grounds’ (2025)

Three-Layer Cake once again bakes some of the most indescribably outlandish music with’Sounds The Color Of Grounds,’ where gonzo meets prowess.

Anthony Braxton Quartet - 'Quartet (England) 1985' (2025)

Anthony Braxton Quartet – ‘Quartet (England) 1985’ (2025)

The availability of these 40 year old recordings from a living, historic jazz figure leading one of his best ensembles is great way to mark Anthony Braxton’s 80th birthday.

Matthew Shipp - 'The Cosmic Piano' (2025)

Matthew Shipp – ‘The Cosmic Piano’ (2025)

Reaching deep down within himself is how Matthew Shipp can create a record like ‘The Cosmic Piano’ that rises well above being simply a ‘solo piano’ venture.

Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp String Trio - 'Armageddon Flower' (2025)

Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp String Trio – ‘Armageddon Flower’ (2025)

The convening of Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Mat Maneri on ‘Armageddon Flower’ is a confluence of saxophone, piano, bass and viola for the ages.

Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks, April 14, 2025: Shows I'll Never Forget

Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks, April 14, 2025: Shows I’ll Never Forget

After Jon Anderson’s exit, I thought I’d never again experience the joy that Yes brought to me in the past. I was happy to be proved wrong at this concert.

Claudio Scolari Project - 'Bloom' (2025)

Claudio Scolari Project – ‘Bloom’ (2025)

The Claudio Scolari Project has made originative music by fearlessly taking chances every time the tape rolls. For ‘Bloom’ they also took a chance by expanding the group and that, too, paid off.