Xylouris White is a collaboration of both epic and intimate proportions. Greek lute player Giorgos Xylouris and Dirty Three drummer Jim White reach across musical languages, sonic cultures and geographic boundaries to create a sound that goes beyond conventional songwriting, all while exploring the minutia of musical collaboration between their two febrile minds. On The Sisypheans, Giorgos and Jim display their natural chemistry and sensual dynamics on the second single, "Black Sea."

Georgos relates the Greek traditional tale of exile to a... (read more)

Wake up and smell the rose-scented pop revolution! With one foot firmly tapping in the future, Sean O'Hagan's Radum Calls, Radum Calls obviously features his inimitable songwriting sensibilities, but also incorporates influence from a new generation of talent Sean's been working with as producer and arranger the last few years while overseeing The High Llamas. All this energy - and songs derived from world history, ambition, and humour - makes for irresistible ear candy that moves from delicious flavour to delicious flavour as... (read more)

The chemistry between Bill MacKay and Katinka Kleijn radiates like a beam of light throughout STIR. The compositions unfurl like explorations into the unknown, only to be pulled back to earth with a commanding presence. The latest single, "No One Here Is A Stranger," is a concept unhindered by the conceptual, a free expression which still maintains a beautiful through-line to its organization. Both MacKay and Kleijn direct their instruments with a fluid precision, waxing and waning with only their instincts as... (read more)

The Silence have just released Metaphysical Feedback, their newest exploration of progressive music that totally rocks! With psychedelic elements, jazz tangents, and classic rock excursions, Metaphysical Feedback is an absolute must listen for anyone with an ear towards timeless music. Masaki Batoh's group may call themselves The Silence but these sounds are meant to be played loud - not just on record but live, too! In fact, The Silence have shows coming up in Japan just next week - in Tokyo and Osaka... (read more)