Different Noises

Much of the music on this weeks offering has a quiet ambience which offers a healing solace in these crazy times. There is some noisy stuff as well to shake things up plus the usual selection of current featured releases and old favourites. PLAYLIST Plz Respond - Budgets & Bootstraps - Budgets & Bootstraps  Hooper - Roxton - Super Duper  Radian - Fathom - Subterfuge  Radwan Ghazi Moumneh a...

This selection offers a captivating journey through the expansive landscapes of contemporary jazz and avant-garde exploration, highlighting the incredible breadth of modern improvisation. By weaving together delicate chamber textures, spirited orchestral arrangements, and the visceral energy of experimental fusion, the sequence prioritises a sense of constant discovery. From intimate melodic conve...

The somewhat unhinged eclecticism of this 32 portion collection is not the product of any specific programming but instead a basic listing of what has arrived in my in-box, and has passed muster. In the press releases for some of them there are several examples of comparators with what is presented (the ubiquitous RIYL) and I often find them lacking insight or understanding. Best to make your own...

This playlist of all new releases offers a sophisticated journey through the expansive landscape of contemporary and classic jazz, seamlessly transitioning between structured elegance and avant-garde exploration. Listeners are invited to traverse a sonic terrain that ranges from intimate, tradition-steeped trio performances and lush big band arrangements to the more challenging, textural fringes o...

This selection offers a deep dive into the experimental and the atmospheric, weaving together a tapestry of psych-rock, avant-garde textures, and dry wit. It is a sequence that thrives on contrast—moving from heavy, hypnotic rhythms and swampy voodoo to lo-fi charm and the minimalist beauty of contemporary compositions. The journey transitions seamlessly between moments of dense, sonic saturation...

This selection offers a sophisticated journey through the expansive landscape of contemporary and classic jazz, seamlessly blending intricate post-bop textures with avant-garde exploration and orchestral grandeur. From the evocative, cinematic atmospheres to the raw, legendary improvisations, the tracks traverse a broad spectrum of emotional and technical brilliance. Modern leaders   provide a fre...

Graney and Moore are back with a new album at the end of next month. The first offering from the release comments on the perils of success. It’s highly unlikely that the vast amount of music in this playlist will achieve the levels of success or recognition they deserve. As Mr Graney opines perhaps that success or indeed recognition is a distraction from the creative process and exposes one to all...

The continuum of exploration in the world of jazz runs through this set of fourteen releases, twelve of them brand new. Jazz keeps pressing at its own boundaries while drawing structure and ideas from other musical forms, the result is a playlist that moves cleanly between contrasting approaches. The closing track is presented as a tribute to Don Cherry, yet its energy and scale echo electric‑peri...

Straight ahead pop/rock moves into extreme metal/rock, an interval for some classic art-rock, and electronic remix and then a selection of current featured releases. PLAYLIST 2 Lost Souls - This Is The Time  Rich Chambers - All I Want Is Hope And Nothing More  The Corner Laughers - Dark Matter  The Legal Matters - Stuck With Me  Asteroid Ekosystem - Sun Spiral  SUNN 0))) - Butch’s Guns  A Wilhelm...

This collection is designed as a sophisticated exploration of contemporary jazz, traversing the boundary between structured melody and avant-garde expression. The sequence balances rhythmic vitality with expansive, experimental soundscapes, offering a rich contrast between technical brilliance and raw emotional depth. Featuring a diverse array of instrumental textures and evocative vocal moments,...

Older tunes, newer tunes, artists who have been around for a while but are still active, and brand new projects. The common denominator is that they were/are producing excellent music which pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. Unlike the disposable “popular” music which infests the mainstream, this collection endures. PLAYLIST Smoked Salmon - Freudian Slippers  Salem Trials - Pan Panic...

This selection offers a sophisticated journey through the contemporary jazz landscape, balancing the refined elegance of established labels with the bold spirit of independent releases. From expansive orchestral arrangements and intimate live performances to experimental dialogues and vibrant global influences, the playlist captures a diverse array of textures and moods. Whether exploring melodic...

A new album from Hugo Race is always something to celebrate and he is in fine form on his latest, which kicks off the playlist. As for the rest, a selection of contrasting styles - starts loud, goes contemporary composition, gets ambient, features some current obsessions and then gets noisy again. PLAYLIST Hugo Race Fatalists - Against The World  2 Lost Souls - Unfunky  Neon Crabs - Crisis On Infi...

This selection offers a sophisticated journey through the contemporary jazz landscape, seamlessly blending traditional virtuosity with avant-garde exploration. From the cinematic resonance of dedicated tributes to the intricate textures of improvisational duos, the collection showcases a diverse array of international talent and independent spirit. Whether moving through evocative, melancholic bal...

A comprehensive journey through some of the best new underground music out there. The underlying message is to challenge convention and do something no-one has done before PLAYLIST Newt - Acetoned  Ecce Shnak - Katy’s Wart  Gnod  - Shadow Mirror  The Junta - Bullet Train  Jah Wobble and Jon Klein - Fading Away  Nevaris - Ninth Sun (Live)  Tombstones In Their Eyes - You Never Have To Love Me  Pan•A...

A mixed set of new releases with a broad selections of styles in play including a preview of the type of material likely to land on Record Store Day in April 2026 i.e. the ubiquitous “previously unreleased material”. Early indications are that there will be a flurry of material from archives. Pending that here is a bakers dozen plus one of artists striving to extend existing jazz boundaries to exc...

Old things, new things and things in between. A variety of genres in play and some exciting new sounds to absorb. PLAYLIST Rapid Pig - The Happy Valley  Undead Guitars - Beyond The Blues  Salem Trials - Best Trip  2 Lost Souls - Jesus Mafia  The Puncturists - I’m Not Alright  Elkeyes - Yamanote Line  Agent Starling - Snake Ground  Epimetheus - Held No More  Buddhadata - The Journey of Earthly Desi...

This collection offers a rich exploration of contemporary jazz and improvised music, traversing a landscape of diverse textures and international influences. From cerebral, atmospheric openings and avant-garde energy to vibrant rhythmic inflections, the selection balances intricate composition with spontaneous dialogue. Whether revisiting classic themes through a modern lens or delving into expans...

The build up of exciting new music is relentless now we are in February. I’m featuring all of the new EP from the wonderful Neon Kittens. In addition a cross-section of exciting new music from a wide variety of genres plus further tracks from currently featured albums. PLAYLIST Neon Kittens - Living In A TM World The Mancinis - Take One Agent Starling - Automatic Writing Xenonaut -  Lost To Slow D...

A show in two parts. The first part examines some of the exciting new releases that have just been released or are due soon. The second part is a tribute to the legendary guitarist Ralph Towner. PLAYLIST Nicholas  Mycio “Siny” from Please Plant Flowers (Self Released) 00:00  Shai Maestro “The Time Bender” from The Guesthouse (Naive) 05:50  James Fernando “Potions” from Philly 3 (Spring Garden Reco...

This playlist is a descent into a shadowy, atmospheric landscape where raw energy meets experimental depth. Moving seamlessly between gritty garage rhythms, haunting post-punk echoes, and heavy, immersive soundscapes, the selection favors the unconventional and the evocative. From distorted industrial pulses to moments of ethereal folk and avant-garde exploration, it’s a collection designed for la...

On this edition there is music that traverses the vast landscape of contemporary jazz, avant-garde exploration, and orchestral fusion. In this session, we navigate a diverse range of creative visions—from the intimate flickers of "Blowing on Embers" to the massive, symphonic scale of a tribute to Bill Evans. Along the way, we’ll explore cinematic suites that capture frozen moments in time, vibrant...

This collection serves as a deep dive into the fringes of contemporary sound, where jagged post-punk energy meets the fluid complexity of experimental jazz. It is an intentional journey through diverse sonic landscapes—blending raw, lo-fi storytelling with cinematic, dub-infused atmospheres and expansive instrumental odysseys. Each track contributes to a restless, creative narrative that celebrate...

The breadth of content in the jazz world is captured in this selection of mostly new releases. From traditional post-bop workouts, through interpretations of popular songs, to full on invention and improvisation, this playlist demonstrates the variety of music which might be generally described as jazz but in reality covers a more complex set of variables. There is a focus on the January releases...

Mopping up a few of last years favourites and highlighting some of the early trickle of new music for 2026. The latter end of the show highlights some classic tracks from the archive. PLAYLIST Burner Phone - Sexy 70s Witch  Buddhadatta - Nine of Buddha Aspect No.2  Horseman - View  The Jack Rubies - Be Good Or Be Gone  Dubmatix - Liberation ft Longfingah (Mad Mix)  The Parasite - Britney  Dave Gra...