2026.64
Pearla: Song Room
At its base, the sophomore full-length from Pearla is a solo voice and guitar record. And the songs and voice are good enough, sparse observations on love, lyrics that you want to luxuriate in, that you don't need much more. But there is more: when it needs extra sadness, there's some pedal steel; when it needs a beat, there are drums; when it needs airy whispers of electronics, it's got that, too. And when it needs to be just a voice singing those songs and nothing else, well, there's plenty of that, too. Enjoy!
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2026.63
Dida Pelled: I Wish You Would
We lean a little New York City around here and today's pick is from an NYC artist I'm always happy to catch around town. Her latest album also features an impressive cast of NYC-regulars - Sullivan Fortner on keys, Tony Scherr on bass, and Kenny Wollesen on drums. The record is a love letter to the blues, the set of standards and favorites almost out of Jorma Kaukonen's repertoire. But (in case the album cover didn't give you the hint) this is the sexy, jazzy blues of an Israeli-born, NYC vocalist/guitarist, a different kind of love letter altogether. Enjoy!
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2026.62
John Zorn: Alea Iacta Est
Zorn's latest release is a masterclass in the kind of composing only he can pull off. The music moves between a range of genres and feels and energy barriers in a short amount of time, the four movements seemingly containing infinite mini-pieces. But the movement between them is the opposite of jarring, almost imperceptible. Of course, having top notch musicians to realize your genius helps and the band here, Brian Marsella on piano, Jorge Roeder on bass, and Ches Smith on drums, is as good as it gets. Enjoy!
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2026.61
Maston & Greg Foat: Moving Images
Greg Foat is a repeat offender around here. His output is a ratified extreme of quantity and quality: how does he put out so much music and how is it all so damn good? The latest is a collaborative effort with Maston, 12 tracks and 33 minutes, a dozen short bursts of exemplar grooves. It's their modernized take on library music and you feel like you could sit in each piece for an eternity and never tire of it. Enjoy!
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2026.60
Prymek & Sage: Shelter
When you navigate a forest you are moving through the spaces between the trees and in much the same way, listening to the debut full length from this duo is not so much navigating the notes, but navigating the spaces between them. Trading between guitar, piano, clarinet, harmonium and more, the music is sparse and delicate, the gaps between both infinite and finite. It's not so much the instruments as the sounds, layered on top of each other, inverting the spaces and making them quiet. A lovely meditation. Enjoy.
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2026.59
Memorials: All Clouds Bring Not Rain
Listening to this one through brings to mind an old favorite band of mine, Apollo Sunshine. Parts of it legitimately sound wonderfully quite similar to that early-aughts trio, but more of the connection is this UK duo's ability to smear together their far-flung influences into a singular theirs-alone sound. Unsurprisingly, I love the heck out of it and you probably will, too. And this is also a reminder that I'm always open for your recommendations, I listen to pretty much all of em, so never hesitate to pass along and I will do the same. Enjoy!
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2026.58
John Andrews and the Yawns: Streetsweeper
I love how Andrews named his solo effort the Yawns. His sound is so laid back, it's like the bare minimum that could still be called rock and roll. But it's definitely rock, with immaculate slacker vibes. What once felt like a hobby project for a musician often in the supporting role has become increasingly more its own awesome thing and the latest finds him at his best yet. The songs have a noticeable focus, they don't stick in your head, but rather leave you consumed with their overall laid-back energy. Enjoy!
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2026.57
Allison, Cardenas & Nash: Triological
At first glance, this might look like a no risk jazz quartet whose drummer didn't show, but they decided to play the gig anyway. But give it a minute or two and it reveals something much deeper. Without the rhythmic guardrails of the drums, the trio (bass, reeds, guitar) feels fully weightless and the conversational chemistry of the veteran players is easy to follow. Easy and quite pleasant. Playing all original music, they make it look and sound easier than it is. Enjoy!
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2026.56
Ezra: Whippersnap
It's been less than a year since I featured an album by this group, but they are already back and continuing to hone their sound. It's strongly (and welcomingly) reminiscent of work put out by combinations of guys like Fleck and Meyer 2-3 decades ago. Bluegrass, jazz, and classical alloyed into a single thing, a very heady thing. Here a piano features prominently, balancing the mandolin, banjo, and guitar nicely. The main attraction here is in the writing, the compositions forging a maturing voice. Keep em coming! Enjoy!
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2026.55
Yelena Eckemoff: Rosendals Garden
Eckemoff is an under-the-radar prolific Russian-American pianist that only puts out the goods. Her roots in classical lead to a certain intellectual flavor in her compositions and a unique creativity in her improvisation. Her latest is a musical ode to Sweden, in a trio with local talent... there's even a song for ABBA! It's more magic from Eckemoff and worth listening front to back. Enjoy!
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2026.54
Chris Morrissey: Infinite Source of Heat
Morrissey seems to get stronger with each release, honing his unique sound. It's the kind of sound borne from the combination of a bass player's perspective, the synthesis of his songwriting influences, and an A+ band that's built for jazz improv, but is playing an inventive indie rock of sorts. It's propulsive and dreamy all at once. With a few extra special guests that indicate the kind of talent Morrissey rolls with on the reg. Enjoy!
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2026.53
Cactus Lee: Lee's Dream
Your mileage may vary, but listen to the latest from the Cactus Lee, the sounds that come to mind are the sounds of the FM radio of my youth when my mom was driving me around: Cat Stevens, John Denver, Dan Fogelberg. It's a soft focus rock with a strong undercurrent of folk and country. It's comfy and makes you feel good. The songs are great, some hit-repeat worthy, and his voice is warm and easy. Enjoy!
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