May 30, 2025

Links: L.A. performances (5/30/25).

This week: Cristo Osorio, Bill Orcutt, Dan Harrington, Luis Conte, Charged Noise showcase, Nicole McCabe, Monty Alexander, Dragged Into Sunlight, Vinny Golia, Phi-Psonics, Scientist, Landau & Britelle, more.

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Posted by metal on May 30, 2025 11:36 AM |

May 29, 2025

Live review: Clown Core at the Lodge Room, May 28, 2025.

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Officer, I was assaulted by two bozos.

Posted by metal on May 29, 2025 2:10 PM |

May 22, 2025

Live review: The Bad Plus at Zebulon, May 21, 2025.

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We can do that.

Posted by metal on May 22, 2025 5:03 PM |

May 15, 2025

Record reviews: Jamael Dean, Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra.

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The dark tree, branches and roots.

Posted by metal on May 15, 2025 4:12 PM |

May 9, 2025

Alert: Mayer Vishner doc "Left on Purpose" now available.

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A documentary about peace activist and depression sufferer Mayer Vishner.

Posted by metal on May 9, 2025 1:38 PM |

May 1, 2025

Record review: The Darkness, "Dreams on Toast (Members' Edition)" (Canary Dwarf)

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Seriously silly at 50.

Posted by metal on May 1, 2025 7:46 PM |

April 24, 2025

Live review: Alexander Noice Trio at the High Low, April 14, 2025.

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A symphony for three.

Posted by metal on April 24, 2025 9:49 AM |

April 15, 2025

Live review: "Metal in the Underground" exhibit opening, with Kumsumption and Pagan Ritual at Cal State Los Angeles, April 10.

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Compulsion, abstraction, passion, extravagance, indigenuity.

Posted by metal on April 15, 2025 11:16 AM |

April 3, 2025

Record review: Steve Smith's Vital Information featuring Manuel Valera & Janek Gwizdala, "New Perspective" (Drum Legacy)

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Who's crying now?

Posted by metal on April 3, 2025 6:18 PM |

March 27, 2025

Record review: Vijay Iyer & Wadada Leo Smith, "Defiant Life" (ECM)

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Quiet rebellion and music of the spheres.

Posted by metal on March 27, 2025 5:00 PM |