Here we are again in 2025, Brown Acid The Twenty-First Trip arriving right on time as the world at large degrades further into disorienting self-absorbed isolation and chaos. Ten powerful early hard rock brain benders, primal energy exploding sideways out of the ash heap of ‘60s idealism, rocking the darker side of human nature in style!

Here you are in 2025 about to take the Twentieth Trip! The ten vintage early local hard rock eruptions here will swarm around you like fear and loathing bats, zapping you from unexpected angles, beyond-a-reasonable-doubt proof that the inevitable collapse of the American Psychedelic ‘60s Utopian Dream into hard guitar low ball self absorbed human nature endures. These killer tracks may be a half century in the rear-view mirror now BUT… since We Can’t Work It Out… we gotta mess it up! A vibe that resonates timelessly, real life ripped out of the haze by real people, fresh and unfiltered right out of the gate. Getting it while they can. These are no mere historic sound recordings, they are life itself! If you’re looking for trouble, you just found it!

Allison and Katie Crutchfield have formed a new band called Snocaps. Their 13-track debut album, released digitally as a surprise, is now made available on vinyl and CD formats.

Diversity is at the heart of pianist, keyboardist, composer, and poet Robert Mitchell’s career. His recent tenure as Artist in Residence at Morley College provided the setting for a new venture that builds on his past legacy while sounding unlike anything he has done before. Drawing inspiration from the heavy fusion of Chick Corea and Allan Holdsworth, the psychedelic swagger of Jimi Hendrix, and the fearless multi-media explorations of Cecil Taylor, Little Black Book brings together three bravura players in an uplifting celebration. Laurie Lowe (drums) and Zayn Mohammed (guitar) bring the perfect mix of power, accuracy, and imagination to make the project come alive.

SPIEGELUNGEN brings together Bach’s Musical Offering, Viktor Kalabis’ Canonic Inventions, and Isang Yun’s Royal Theme in a striking dialogue across time and culture. Three composers and three worlds of thought meet in a conversation that moves between baroque clarity, modernist invention, and the meditative poetics of East Asian sound.

Bridging the gap between funk, synth-infused orchestral arrangements and future jazz, Simon Grey’s long-awaited album Pressing Matters hits with an undeniable kick. A thematic exploration of the internal battles we all face against the unseen forces that threaten to derail us — and the ongoing struggle to become the best versions of ourselves — this record is both a reflection and a rallying cry.

George Antheil (1900–1959) was an American avant-garde composer, pianist, and inventor known for his radical musical style and innovative spirit. Often dubbed the Bad Boy of Music, Antheil made his mark in the early 20th century with bold compositions that challenged traditional norms, combining dissonance, mechanical rhythms, and experimental instrumentation. He was particularly fascinated with the intersection of technology and music, a theme that permeated his work—including his infamous Ballet Mécanique (1924), a piece originally scored for synchronized player pianos, airplane propellers, and sirens.

Johanna Linnea Jakobsson is a Danish-Swedish vocalist, saxophonist and songwriter. Born and raised in Copenhagen and currently residing in Southern Sweden, she first made a name for herself on the Scandinavian jazz scene with the release of the debut album “Alone Together” in 2022.

Iconic British band Ozric Tentacles have announced ‘Travelling The Great Circle’, an expansive new hardback book release, featuring remastered music from one of the bands most creatively thrilling and acclaimed periods.

Demon Records are delighted to announce the release of Pelican West 40, a celebration edition of Haircut One 100’s much-loved debut album, released with full cooperation of the band. A 54-track extravaganza that celebrates the bright, burning, brief career of Haircut 100. The group moved from being London underground darlings to chart sensations in less than six months, and within a year had disappeared into pop’s ether, leaving behind one memorable album and four Top 10 UK singles.

Morning Glory: The 1973 Concert at the Teatro Gran Rex, Buenos Aires is the first official release of pianist Bill Evans with Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell captured live at the Teatro Gran Rex in Buenos Aires, Argentina on June 24, 1973.

Alan Broadbent is one of New Zealand's favorite musical sons and perhaps the most well-known and multi-talented of them all. Many are familiar with his arranging and conducting for Sir Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Pat Metheny and Michael Bublé. Others may know Broadbent has received 8 Grammy nominations and won 2 Grammy Awards for Best Orchestral Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal, one for Natalie Cole and one for Shirley Horn. On Like Minds, Broadbent takes a seat on the piano bench for his third Savant recording with his trio featuring the great bassist Harvie S and the colorful drumming of Billy Mintz.

The Verve label group masterfully curates the ultimate sonic comfort for the colder months with Cozy Winter. This exquisite compilation brings together the label's finest contemporary classical, including the poignant minimalism of Chad Lawson, the delicate guitar of Raphaël Feuillâtre, the atmospheric piano of Ola Gjeilo, and many more. The album crafts a serene and immersive journey.

This album consists of live versions of most of the tracks from the 'Midnight Sun' album. It was recorded during the release tour and features trio versions as well as a few sax-guitar duos. Compared to the album, the approach is rawer, more immediate, and more adventurous. New instruments make an appearance (bansuri), and others take up more space than in the studio version (berimbau).

This is the eighth episode of Csaba Palotaï's musical adventures, released by BMC Records as a result of a nearly 25-year working relationship: after his first band, Grupa Palotaï, the guitarist has also recorded albums in a quintet, duo, and trio.