Different Noises

A stunning collection of new releases in this playlist includes new line ups for established musicians, reissued gems, a trio of Monk compositions uniquely interpreted, challenging improvised music, and to conclude, three tracks from a remarkable release by Allen Lowe. PLAYLIST Ernesto Cervini Quartet “Waiting For A Win” from Water Pistols At Dawn (TPR Records) 00:00 Federico Casagrande “Take Me A...

Featuring music from :  The Go-Betweens The Dave Graney Show Cracked Hands Neon Kittens Janel Leppin Cor De Lux Tana delle Pigri Robert Wot Not Peter Hammill The Go-Betweens Mario Batkovic Legless Crabs Cicada Woods Kali Malone Dave Graney and Clare Moore Roky Erickson And The Aliens Blokeacola Quiz Show Beauty In Chaos The Deliverables Tall Days Nikolas Mohanna Delerium and Diamanda Galas Neil Ro...

Telepathic interplay between musicians is a common theme in this selection of tracks from mostly new releases. Whether it is on written material or pure improvisation the interaction by both seasoned professionals and younger faces on the scene is demonstrated clearly in this exciting playlist. PLAYLIST Max Light “Talking To You” from Unlearning (Chill Tone Records) 00:00 Joey DeFrancesco “Vibrati...

The return of Peter Hammill is always a cause for celebration. I will be featuring the new album over the next couple of months. He is fine company with new music from the inestimable Half Edge Records and a prowl around those corners of the music universe which get scant attention. Some fascinating listening on this one.   PLAYLIST Peter Hammill - For A Rainy Day - Tears In Time 2 Lost Souls - Th...

Double releases from Phil Haynes and Kevin Sun top and tail a playlist packed with new music from a cross-section of the best in contemporary jazz. PLAYLIST Phil Haynes 2Horns & What “Blu Dop” from JazZ nOW (Corner Store Jazz) 00:00 Kevin Sun “Between Night and Day” from Kevin Sun 1 (Endectomorph Music) 06:03 Lisa Hilton “Carefree Chronicles” from Naturally (Ruby Slipper Productions) 12:51 Agn...

Kicking off with a slice of Psych magic from an Aussie supergroup there is a journey through the best in new music, some current favourites and some Miles to close a trip including rock, pop, modern composition, improv, Eddodi, and other weirdness. PLAYLIST The Silversound - Hands - The Brightness Will Come Cor De Lux - Ping Pong - Year of the Horse A Shoreline Dream - 20 - 20 Thresher/Watt - Hive...

On the show a selection of the very best in new and forthcoming releases where industry legends mix with new upcoming stars. The featured release is a significant box set by Michael Moss which covers a wide variety of music and instrumentation. PLAYLIST Josh Lawrence “Ola’s Bolero” from Philly Twisted (Posi-Tone Records) 00:00 Enrico Rava Fearless Five with Joe Lovano “Bowery Dance” from Corners (...

Music rarely travels in a straight line, and this collection follows the winding paths of independent sound, where quiet acoustic reflections, cinematic jazz, and driving underground guitar pop exist in the same breath. Across these tracks, sharp lyricism rubs shoulders with textured drone, raw post-punk, and hazy chamber arrangements, creating a continuous thread out of disparate corners of the g...

A continuing look into the fascinating orchestral works of Satoko Fujii bookends an impressive selection of new and forthcoming releases encompassing the best in contemporary jazz. PLAYLIST Satoko Fujii Orchestra Nagoya “Korekara Part 1” from Korekara (Libra Records) 00:00 Russell Gunn and Blackhawk “Cahokia Pyramids” from Afrikan Amerikan Book of the Dead : The Book of Going Forth By Any Means Ne...

For this special edition of World of Jazz I have put together playlist marking the eightieth birthday of one of jazz’s outstanding bass players. Dave Holland stands as one of the most visionary and enduring architects of modern jazz. From cutting his teeth in the adventurous British underground of the mid-1960s to joining Miles Davis at the cusp of the trumpeter’s memorable musical change, and, su...

Navigating the fringes of sound this episode brings together an eclectic lineage of underground architects, sonic voyeurs, and genre-defying outcasts. This collection wanders far off the beaten path, tracking mutated post-punk rhythms, avant-garde classical explorations, sprawling space-rock odysseys, and obscure stylistic detours. Eschewing easy categorization in favour of restless reinvention, t...

JMood Records, the Kansas City jazz label, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To mark this special occasion, five new CDs were released simultaneously on September 1, 2026, they all feature Roberto Magris, a track from each release is included in the show. In between those tracks there are brand new releases from across the jazz spectrum.   PLAYLIST Roberto Magris “Chromatic Atmosphere...

The Manchester music scene past and present dominates this edition with two releases taking up a good part of the playlist, In addition three excellent new electronica leaning releases from Constellation are featured plus new work from the indefatigable Johann Kloos. In between the usual Goz centred universe and other featured releases. A tasty selection of music that does not get the attention it...

This playlist brings together a wide-ranging collection of new and forthcoming releases across disparate sub-genres, avant-garde experimentation, contemporary grooves, big band arrangements, and free improvisation. Spanning fifteen fresh tracks, the sequence showcases dense harmonic layers, complex rhythmic explorations, cinematic textures, and forward-thinking modern jazz where each piece carves...

I felt the podcast was getting into a structural rut and decided to shake things up a little. The wonderful Thumbscrew start and finish proceedings. In between there is the usual and familiar but intermixed are several examples of ground breaking avant garde albums. Thumbscrew - Cruel Heartless Bastards - Ours Liburn Jupolli Ensemble - Prishthtina - Mumuration Mountain TFS - Stepping On A Rake (Li...

A selection of new and forthcoming releases which includes both the conventional and the experimental. New talent emerges with fresh ideas and jazz legends demonstrate legacy and commitment to artistry. This is a truly eclectic mix of that the jazz world has to offer at this point in time.   PLAYLIST Linda Sikhakhane “Vumani” from Linda (Blue Note Records) 00:00 Brandon Seabrook “The Guitar Is A W...

Dive into a wildly eclectic sonic journey where avant-garde jazz, psychedelic rock, cinematic soundscapes, and indie-pop collide. This playlist bridges eras and genres, seamlessly weaving together hypnotic grooves from Frank Zappa and Jah Wobble, modern explorations from Jessica Pavone and Nick Maclean’s Snaggle, classic garage-psych twists from Strawberry Alarm Clock and The Hollywood Stars, and...

On this edition we have a selection of new releases from a wide variety of jazz stylings together with a classic live recording of Cecil Taylor from 1962. PLAYLIST Dennis Mitcheltree “911” from Seeing Red (Dengor Music) 00:00 Michael Sarian “The Eyes of Parajanov” from In This Desert (Burning Ambulance Music) 07:09 Kelly Green “Tongue Twister” from Eat Your Greens (Green Soul Studio/La Reserve Rec...

Three new releases from Steve Wynn plus a treasure trove of other new things and a handful of archive classics. PLAYLIST Steve Wynn and the Dragon Bridge Orchestra - Amphetamine - Live In Brussels Fairport Convention - Sloth - Full House Neon Crabs - Altered States - A Big Dumb Racket Occult Character - Unrequited Vibrations - Unrequited Vibrations Cracked Hands - Cobbles - Cautionary Tales Benny...

This playlist pairs a diverse selection of new and forthcoming contemporary jazz releases with a pair of foundational live recordings. The first ten tracks highlight recent and current directions in improvised music—spanning modern piano trios, cross-cultural collaborations, and adventurous small-ensemble arrangements. Providing historical context, the final two tracks deliver classic live perform...

The familiar, albeit in a slightly different guise, sits alongside the new and unique in this eclectic mix. The key theme is quality, the rejection of the mundane, and a willingness to open ears to new sounds. PLAYLIST The Taps Of The Holy Trinity - The Passage - Customs And Rituals Of Origami Horses - Vultures - Vultures The Riflebirds of Portland - Dreaming Of A Kiss - April Soft Science “Unders...

This international collection brings together a varied range of music , spanning current releases from independent labels alongside historical performances from earlier eras of the genre. It incorporates diverse stylistic approaches, moving across contemporary jazz compositions, avant-garde improvisations, and larger ensemble arrangements. By pairing recent releases with archival material, the seq...

Herein we have a journey across genres and eras with a sprawling, eclectic collection of tracks that move seamlessly from heavy psych-rock and pulsing indie rhythms to avant-garde soundscapes, shimmering dream pop, and hypnotic experimental noise. Designed to keep you guessing, this selection weaves provides a series of unexpected sonic detours in one continuous, immersive listening journey. PLAYL...

This playlist demonstrates the global reach of contemporary jazz, featuring international collaborations and artists from diverse musical traditions. The selection spans a wide range of styles and line-ups—from large-ensemble arrangements and acoustic trio interplay to world fusion and intimate duo performances—incorporating recent releases from both independent and established labels across diffe...

A loose, exploratory current runs through this set, pulling together guitar‑driven haze, electronic drift, post‑punk edges, outsider pop, chamber stillness and a few sharp archival turns. The mood shifts without fuss: ambient bloom into jangling indie shapes, dub‑touched folk into synth shimmer, noise‑bitten punk into spacious improvisation, all threaded by a sense of artists working their own cor...