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Today’s pick may be a little outside the usual zone Foxy Digitalis is associated with, but “The Omnichord Real Book” is an instant classic. Absolutely essential listening, and I hope anyone who follows FD checks it out. Plus, the schedule the next two weeks is a bit wonky, so more on that at the top of the show. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Meshell Ndegeocello “...

Jeffrey Lamoureux’s “possible parallels” surprised me. I figured it was worth spending time with since it’s on Zekarias Thompson’s Working Name Studios, but it really resonated. Plus, Genot Centre signs off after eight years of incredible mayhem. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Jeffrey Lamoureux “possible parallels” https://jeffreylamoureux.bandcamp.com/album/possi...

I love to hear what the lifers are up to, and this recent one from Sharron Kraus does not disappoint. I don’t know if it’s really a plague record, but it feels like one to me, and I am 100% in for that. Plus a couple quick hits on two albums I’ve been digging a lot lately from Jantra and Lyonel Bauchet. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Sharron Kraus “KIN” https://sh...

I've been a great admirer of Ned Milligan's work both up close and from afar. His latest, Considerable, is the perfect opportunity to finally have a conversation about his approach to creating these inviting, organic sound worlds. His use of wind chimes, especially, always grabs me on such a core level. Considerable is an apt title for this latest album as Milligan's work is always considered and...

Climate change is coming for all of us and this week it’s coming for Tulsa. Today’s pick is a stunner from Shida Shahabi, plus some new joints from Suzanne Ciani and BLAKMOTH. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Shida Shahabi “Living Circle” https://shida-shahabi.bandcamp.com/album/living-circle Additional links for the day: https://suzanneciani.bandcamp.com/album/impr...

We’re back after an unplanned and unexpeceted week off. Where was I? Well, Tulsa got slammed by city-wide 100 mph winds early Sunday (June 18) morning that knocked out power to half the city. It’s just been a real shitshow here, so even once power was restored to our place, I figured I’d just take the rest of the week off. But the Daily is back with some serious howl from Water Damage. Wednesday e...

I don't have enough superlatives for Danny Paul Grody, but he is such a kind and generous person that even a short conversation with him will leave you feeling better about the world. His latest album, Arc of Day, captures that spirit. It plots a sonic pathway through darkness and isolation to the other side, where light still glows. Brad and Danny talk in-depth about the album and its origins, th...

Cole Pulice continues to open minds and hearts, and this piece on Longform Editions is absolutely gorgeous. Plus some news from Thollem and Kate Carr before disappearing into the weekend. Have a good one y’all. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Cole Pulice “If I Don​’​t See You in the Future, I​’​ll See You in the Pasture” https://longformeditions.bandcamp.com/track/...

I am over the moon about today’s pick - it’s life-affirming music from the great Roman Norfleet, this time joined by the stellar Be Present Art Group. Plus, some excellent news from Matana Roberts (speaking of greats!) and Souled American (again!) - a lovely day all around. Keep putting good things into this hellworld y’all. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Roman No...

I love it when an artist throws a curveball - especially when the visual presentation of the album even further throws us off the scent. Well played, Euglossine. “Strawberries in Rain” is a delight. Plus, Bill Orcutt cannot be stopped. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Euglossine “Strawberries in Rain” https://euglossine.bandcamp.com/album/strawberries-in-rain-2 Addi...

Things you love to see? Two absolute powerhouses like David Toop and Lawrence English making a record together. Plus A Handful of Dust continues as a duo, Country Wifi rides again, and some of the fun perks of the Foxy Digitalis patreon. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: David Toop & Lawrence English “The Shell That Speaks The Sea” https://room40.bandcamp.com/album/t...

A long, busy week comes to a close with the pastoral fantasy of M. Sage’s “Paradise Crick.” It’s such a wonderful record, and I hope you have an opportunity to get lost within it. There was a new Seltzer Salon released yesterday - a great chat with Ben Vida about his latest record. I hope you’ll check it out. PLUS Medicine For a Nightmare announced their third journal (w/ a graphic score by yours...

As much as Ben Vida’s previous work has caught and held my attention, his new album with Nina Dante and Yarn/Wire, “The Beat My Head Hit,” has hit me like something else entirely. It’s a phenomenal expression of a musical space Vida has been exploring for the last few years that lands in multiple ways. There are visceral reactions that lead to emotional swings from joy to wistfulness with many sto...

This episode goes off the rails quick. Lots of talk about peaches, rural peach festivals, and how a lot of peach-flavored things taste very bad. Alright! More importantly, the album of the day hit me pretty hard and introduced me to an artist I’m excited to learn more about. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Orbital Patterns “Impostor Syndrome” https://artificialowlr...

Today we celebrate the guitar with two longtime favorites and old friends. Amazing news from James Blackshaw about a new album and seeming reemergence and one hell of a luminescent pick from Matt LaJoie. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Matt LaJoie “On Garudan Wing” https://flowerroomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/on-garudan-wing Additional links for the day: https://ja...

Shifting back into the usual gear over at the Foxy Digitalis site, we kick off the week with a stunner from Australian producer and composer, Aphir. “The Halo is Shapeless” turns her vocal improvisations into wondrous sonic spheres. Plus some news from Maroulita de Kol, IMKA, and Nilotpal Das. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Aphir “The Halo is Shapeless” https://ap...

I try not to throw the word ‘legend’ around a lot, but it certainly applies to the great Mike Cooper. His newest album, “Black Flamingo,” is a real mind blower. I hope I’m half as awesome when I’m 80. Plus incredible news about the mighty Souled American. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Mike Cooper “Black Flamingo” https://room40.bandcamp.com/album/black-flamingo A...

My admiration for Mari Maurice’s music is no secret, so when a surprise new more eaze EP turned up a couple weeks ago, I was excited. Plus some newsy bits from Atsuko Hatano and Matt Weston to round things out. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: more eaze “singer songwriter dj producer” https://krutrecords.bandcamp.com/album/singer-songwriter-dj-producer Additional li...

A reminder that the Foxy Digitalis site is dormant this week as I take a break to deal with some things, but there will still be new episodes of the Daily (tomorrow on Patreon, hey hey!). Today’s pick really surprised me in the best way and sent me scurrying off to dig deep into Mike Paradinas’s discography. Plus two news bits from Bill Orcutt and Keith Fullerton Whitman. Wednesday episodes are ex...

I am head-over-heels for the concept of today’s AOTD by Stefana Fratila. Even better? The music itself. Incredible album. Plus a bit of news about an enticing new record from Svitlana Nianio & Tom James Scott. No Foxy Digitalis updates next week! (but there should be new episodes of the Daily) Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Stefana Fratila “I Want to Leave This Ea...

I am thrilled to share the first episode of The Seltzer Salon, a new series under the Foxy Digitalis banner that focuses on small conversations with a range of musicians, artists, writers, and whoever about various projects and ideas. I have long enjoyed listening to interviews, but I do not have the time to sit uninterrupted for an hour or more and really dig into many of these types of episodes....

A delightful new album from Sachi Kobayashi before a long ramble about trying to push all the bullshit out of your brain so you can focus on making the things you actually want to make. Then, we’ve got a real supergroup on our hands with the mighty Prairiewolf. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Prairiewolf s/t https://prairiewolfcf.bandcamp.com/album/prairiewolf Addi...

Brad Rose is the the principal writer and editor-in-chief of Foxy Digitalis, an online music magazine and has run various DIY record labels for the last 30 years. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. foxydigitalis.zone patreon.com/foxydigitalis twitter: @foxydigitalis Instagram: @foxy.digitalis Mastodon: foxydigitalis@mastodonmusic.social It’s my birthday and I’m rambling on (and on) abo...

Kicking off my birthday week with a vaporous gem from seah. Plus, a pay-what-you-want sale for any of my projects at The Jewel Garden for my birthday this week, too - a great time to dive in or fill some gaps. Oh, and a surprise new more eaze ep? Yes plz. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: seah “clouds & spectres” https://seah.bandcamp.com/album/clouds-spectres Additi...

Made it through another week! Bit of news on some upcoming special episodes of the Foxy Digitalis Podcast (hello Seltzer Salon!), before a belter of a pick from the mighty Holy Tongue. Have a great weekend y’all. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Holy Tongue “Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare” https://valentinamagaletti.bandcamp.com/album/deliverance-and-spiritual-wa...