Six Musicians + Zero Compromise = Spinifex
'Undrilling the Hole,' the new album from Amsterdam's most uncompromising band, proves that experimental music can be both cerebrally challenging and viscerally thrilling.
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Kendrick Lamar Wrestles With the Devil's Samsara
From Tupac's fear of reincarnation to Buddhist concepts of suffering, Kendrick Lamar weaves together hip-hop history and religious philosophy to examine what it means to return to life eternally — and whether such return might be the Devil's own prison.
Adam Shead Blasts Big Ideas Through Miniature Instruments
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Two Greek woodwind players build haunting soundscapes, channeling an abandoned mountain village's voice through ancient ritual, Armenian melodies, and modern electronics.
Needle Drops — Record Store Day Black Friday Edition
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