Negative Capabilities

May Day 2026. (NC002) = ‘Til They Stop Dropping Bombs Ensemble Plays Repeating Chords For 8 Acoustic Guitars For Ever Led by guitarist Michael Slyne (Slyne and the Family Stoned, Bent Light, Daisy Cross), a cornerstone of the New London, CT experimental scene, ‘Til They Stop Dropping Bombs Ensemble perform an extended composition for eight acoustic guitars, double bass, electric guitar, prepared keyboard, and tape machine. Over the course of 28 mins, Slyne and friends deliver an achingly beautiful anti-war elegy that spans drone, psychedelia, free music, and avant-folk. Now available for pre-order on Bandcamp. All proceeds from digital sales and profits from tape sales will be donated to MECA (Middle East Children’s Alliance). Fuck yr boss Workers unite Love and Peace From all of us To you and yrs XOXOXOXOXOXO *** Recorded live at The Golden Owl New London, CT. @goldenowlnl Composed by: Michael Slyne Played by: Michael Slyne @michaelslyneisnttheonlydreamer Emma Willer @lazy_trail Landon Elliott @land0nelli0tt Michael Thresher @thebeardedmorrison Russell Linder @russell.linder Timothy Donnel Liz Spurr @crystalhunterliz Emily Barresi @embarresi Nicholas Capozza @mystyhallows Cameron Muller @_dangus_khan_ Recorded on March 7th, 2026 on a tascam dr40 Mastered by Dean Beauchamp

Pre-orders up for NC003 = ZINE 1, Summer 2026. releasing June 1st, 2026. ~50 pages of interviews, essays, profiles, and reflections on guitar soli and left-field acoustic music. Includes photographs. Digital and physical versions available. Issue 1 contents: @vdsqrecords talks to Sam Charters about John Fahey and the Vanguard years @shawinigan.heel interviews @wendyeyes @liamgrant.a.p.g discusses his love for tapes @jesseeckerlin on Thierry Morin Designed and typeset by @drekington Launching at the @palilaliarecords x @wendyeyes show at @suoniperilpopolo on June 25th. *An earlier post about the zine mentioned features on Gwenifer Raymond and the Ethiopian begena. Please note that due to time and space constraints these pieces will be in issue 2, due late 2026. Thank you 🙏.

Mtl: matinee at Error 403 on May 24th. String trio of Adrianne Munden-Dixon + Mark Molnar + Raph Foisy-Couture Jesse Eckerlin on solo acoustic guitar Robyn Gray on solo electric guitar Doors at 3:00, Show at 3:30 15-20$, NOTAFLOF, All ages (dm for address) Thank you to @anythingeverything.mtl for the poster and for organizing. * Montréal : matinée à Error 403 le 24 mai. Trio à cordes : Adrianne Munden-Dixon, Mark Molnar et Raph Foisy-Couture Jesse Eckerlin à la guitare acoustique solo Robyn Gray à la guitare électrique solo Ouverture des portes à 15 h, spectacle à 15 h 30 15-20 $, entrée libre, tout public (contactez-nous pour l’adresse) Merci à @anythingeverything.mtl pour l’affiche et l’organisation.

1.5.26: ‘Til They Stop Dropping Bombs Ensemble Plays Repeating Chords For 8 Acoustic Guitars For Ever Recorded live at The Golden Owl New London, CT. Proceeds from sales of this album and tape will be donated to MECA (Middle East Children’s Alliance). Keep donating ‘til they stop dropping bombs. Released May Day 2026 Fuck yr boss Workers unite Love and Peace From all of us To you and yrs XOXOXOXOXOXO Composed by: Michael Slyne Played by: Michael Slyne @michaelslyneisnttheonlydreamer Emma Willer @lazy_trail Landon Elliott @land0nelli0tt Michael Thresher @thebeardedmorrison Russell Linder @russell.linder Timothy Donnel Liz Spurr @crystalhunterliz Emily Barresi @embarresi Nicholas Capozza @mystyhallows Cameron Muller @_dangus_khan_ Recorded on March 7th, 2026 on a tascam dr40 Mastered by Dean Beauchamp /album/plays-repeating-chords-for-8-acoustic-guitars-for-ever

🎟️ Tickets & more at https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/2120 Glenn Jones is a unique player in the world of solo guitar music. Steeped in both American Primitive guitar music as well as rock and experimental music, Jones creates rich sonic tapestries with a distinct and stirring voice. Endlessly curious, Jones has spent the better part of four decades exploring the boundaries of expression and storytelling with the guitar and banjo. He has released 10 widely-acclaimed solo LPs, collaborated with legendary figures such as Damo Suzuki (Can), John Fahey, and Jack Rose, and been featured in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. His latest release is Vade Mecum from Thrill Jockey Records. Liam Grant is a New England guitarist and improviser cut from the American Primitive cloth. His latest solo LP "Prodigal Son" on VHF Records - a lo-fi manifesto for 12 string, 6 string and lap steel - was released in early 2025. New Commute referred to it as "a rough-hewn love letter to the wild, unpolished heart of the instrument” and it has since been featured on NPR's Viking Choice 2025, Wilco's Favorite albums of 2025, and the Quietus Best of 2025 from Jennifer Lucy Allan. Jesse Eckerlin is a guitar player and writer based in Montreal and originally from Cantley, Quebec. He released his debut LP, Promissory Note in winter 2026. Upon release, it was a Bandcamp bestseller in acoustic, instrumental, fingerstyle and American Primitive guitar in February and March. He runs a small label and publication called Negative Capabilities. Poster by @eric_who_draws

20 Avril : 3 trios!

Easter/Paques Sunday 2026 @lasalarossa sous-sol avec @fumerolles_ , 1/4 Tonne Pysanka Heist (@imarkmolnar , @ericmtl , and @nickkuepfer ) and @somebecamehollowtubes (@thisquietarmy and @osb_de_dalesville ), et Toute x la x Gang. Merci tout le monde d’être venu. Hearts are full. 🐰

Yesterday (29/3/2026, Ottawa @ The Bronson Center) marked my return to the stage after twenty years of playing in private. I was nervous, but years of honing my craft, and the support of friends and family and the kindness of strangers beat the fear. There was a church service in the hall across from us at the Bronson center, and there was a magic moment where at the crescendo of a new song I was playing the choir bled thru and harmonized with my broken chord. It was captured by @keals97 at the end of this video. Sometimes things line up. Thanks to everyone who came out, and special thanks to @imarkmolnar @smallscaleraph and @amundendixon . These three are onto something very special. See them and support them if you can. We all felt the love. Thanks for filling the room, Ottawa.

. Ottawa = 2026.03.29 at The Bronson Centre Adriane Munden-Dixon - violin Raphael Foisy-Couture - contra bass Mark Molnar - cello Our sincerest thanks to @jesseeckerlin and all of those who sacrificed a beautiful afternoon to hear us play. Thank you. @amundendixon @smallscaleraph @imarkmolnar @blackboughrecords @jesseeckerlin @negative.capabilities

Distant Siren. An old warm rug. A dog crawls. * Some Became Hollow Tubes * + 1/4 Tone Pysanka Heist + ~ Fumerolles ~ /e/negative-capabilities-presents-some-became-hollow-tubes-mems-gy-be-and-thisquietarmy-1-4-tonne-pysank-b14fad

A good strawman is hard to find

Logo alert. This beauty is courtesy of @eric_who_draws , who also did the album art for « Promissory Note ». He has a range of original art, does commissions, is easy to work with, affordable, and comes without any ego. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Also included in the slides are my original sketch and Selina’s radiant gaze.