Mosaic Reviewcast

In a special interview with the band, we discuss microplastique's most recent album, "Many Roads." We are joined by Ben Zucker, Molly Jones, Josh Harlow, and Adam Shead for this episode. Genre: free jazz / improvised music Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a⁠

We discuss how we're getting our music these days. We also review the album "Hideous Aftermath" by Sanguisugabogg. Genre: Brutal death metal / extreme metal TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:39:18 Scores - 01:07:45 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a⁠

In this very special episode of the Mosaic Reviewcast, our entire board (Stephen Caldwell, Drew Farrar, Elsie Bae Han, and Wilson Poffenberger) find themselves in the same recording booth in Louisiana. Why? To record the greatest album of all time. Tune in to hear about the recording process and misadventures of our board.

We review the album "A Garden Adorned" by loadbang. Genre: New Music / contemporary chamber music TIMESTAMPS: Background - 00:00:00 Review - 00:07:00 Scores - 00:54:41 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a⁠

We review the album "Pain to Power" by Maruja. Genre: Post-punk / Jazz-rock TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Scores - 00:28:52 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a⁠

We roundup recent releases that have us excited, bummed, or anything in between. Hear our thoughts on: Black Country New Road; The Callous Daoboys; Blackbraid; The Beach Boys; Vampire Weekend; Peeling Flesh; and more! Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a⁠

We discuss recent controversies around Spotify and streaming platforms in general. We also review the album "SHINBANGUMI" by Ginger Root. Genre: City Pop / Maximalist jazz fusion TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:26:56 Scores - 00:50:16 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a⁠

We discuss the Pulitzer Prize, and composition prizes in general. We also review the album "Voiceless Mass" by Raven Chacon. Genre: New Music / contemporary art music TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:44:47 Scores - 01:26:11 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠

We discuss music distribution channels. We also review the album "Fables in a Foreign Land" by John Doe. Genre: Folk / Americana TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:31:35 Scores - 01:00:46 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a ⁠

We discuss the stigma around metal, and why we think metal deserves critical analysis. We also review the album "Beating the Drums of Ancestral Force" by Tzompantli. Genre: Indigenous death-doom / metal TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:36:01 Scores - 01:00:25 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2...

We discuss the legacy of John Cage. We also review the work "Graveyard Slot (w. guest appearance)" by Matthew Shlomowitz; as performed by Ensemble Nikel. Genre: New Music / contemporary classical TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:28:51 Scores - 01:00:38 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=4...

We discuss trends in electroacoustic and academic music. We also review the debut album "No" by the band Tomato Flower. Genre: Psychedelic rock / art pop / experimental indie TIMESTAMPS: Discussion - 00:00:00 Review - 00:32:34 Scores - 00:57:15 Want to find music from the show? (Official Spotify playlist) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=41b2ecdd2701442a

We have our year-end discussion and review the album "CORPUS II" by the band Show Me the Body. Genre: Post-hardcore / art punk / rap Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:37:03 - Review 01:04:21 - Scores Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We are joined by special guest, Wilson Poffenberger! We review the album "How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?" by the band Big Red Machine. Genre: Indie rock / folk pop Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:47:36 - Scores Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We discuss some trends in music. We also review "YOU'LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING" by the band The Spirit of the Beehive. Genre: Art rock / indie Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:18:28 - Album Review 00:40:12 - Scores Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We discuss the purpose of albums. We also review "with love" as composed by Georgia Denham. Genre: New music / ambient Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:25:16 - "with love" Review 00:45:22 - Scores Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We discuss the nature of genre labels, and how they affect listener perception. We also review the soundtrack to "Poor Things" as composed by Jerskin Fendrix. Genre: Soundtrack / experimental Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:35:30 - "Poor Things" Review 01:05:49 - Scores Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6n...

We discuss the need for healthy criticism in the New Music industry. We also review the album "How to Ripen in Ice" by the duo of Piotr Michalowski (winds) and Damon Smith (double bass). Genre: Free jazz / free improvisation Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Discussion 00:39:31 - "How to Ripen in Ice" Review 01:09:59 - Scores Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotif...

We review composer Sophia Jani's album "Six Pieces for Solo Violin" as performed by Teresa Allgaier. Genre: Contemporary classical Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We review the double album "Geister" by French composer, Joël-François Durand. Genre: New music / Contemporary classical Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We review the collaboration album "When No Birds Sang" by the bands Full of Hell and Nothing. Genre: Shoegaze / Grindcore Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We review the album "Sucker" by Ian Sweet. Genre: Indie pop / Indie rock Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We review the album "ARCHORA / AIŌN" by composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir; performed by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra with conductor Eva Ollikainen. Genre: Contemporary Classical / New Music Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We review the album "Everything is Alive" by the band Slowdive. Genre: Shoegaze / dream pop Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f

We review the album "Celebrity Therapist" by the band The Callous Daoboys. Genre: Mathcore / metalcore Want to find music from the show? Follow our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x6nDJ9aUeXASMnbphgQwk?si=dea2867ff694405f