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Nala Sinephro – Space 1.8
Space 1.8 by Nala Sinephro Need an instant out-of-this-world astral projection assist? Nala Sinephro’s debut LP Space 1.8, a suite of cosmic synth-jazz-spiraling-celestial jams is here to help. The London-based Sinephro composed the pieces based around the concept of sound’s ability to move matter. In addition to composing the record and playing pedal harp and modular synth, the 220-year old also produced, performed, engineered, recorded, and mixed the album. London jazz-scene luminaries James Mollison, Shirley Tetteh, Nubya Garcia, Eddie Hick, Dwayne Kilvington, Jake Long, Lyle Barton, Rudi Creswick, Twm Dylan and Wayne Francis all contribute, both musically and spiritually—each track is…
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Cameron Knowler announces Places of Consequence, premieres “Puerto Suelo”
Petal Motel is so excited to announce the release of Cameron Knowler’s upcoming solo album, Places of Consequence. The album will be out on American Dreams on July 16th (>>Pre-order here!<<). Knowler’s musical vision is strongly tied to location, and the album acts as a transportive vessel, exploring the intersection of place and sound. On the heels of the highly acclaimed album with Eli Winter, Anticipation, and following two previous full-length solo releases, Cameron’s latest album retains his deliberate, thoughtful playing style, yet as you can hear in “Puerto Suelo,” a certain enigmatic element is present, a desolate, intriguing echo…
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Bobby Lee – Origin Myths EP
British primitive cosmic rocker Bobby Lee has announced a forthcoming EP, out March 5th on Natural Histories. Among a plethora of incredible British cosmic cowfolk musicians, Bobby stands out with his shimmering guitar tones, standing at that interstellar crossroads between Americana, American primitive, psychedelic and shoegaze. Hot on the heels of his excellent 2020 release, Shakedown in Slabtown, the songs on Origin Myths songs positively vibrate, lifting the listener to another plane with “Broken Prayer Stick” and “Enchanted Mesa,” odes to nature and the spiritual world. Have a listen to my favorite, “Fire Medicine Man,” and “Impregnated By Drops of…
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Circles Around the Sun Meets Joe Russo – Peace Reprise : Listen
This song is a transporting exploration of space and time. It begins with a haywire but rhythmic cacophony of percussion and almost spooky keyboards that soon gives way to a steadily grooving guitar riff that feels like home. The song’s six and a half minutes ends all too quickly – can’t wait to see these CATS live and hear the rest of the EP. Listen and pre-order the upcoming EP here.
