Mio Takaki (高樹澪): New-Tant (1983)
It goes without saying that this is the silly season for me. While I would like to drop reams upon reams of…
December 18, 2020
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Michel Lemieux: Lemieux (1986)
As I grow older, I grow increasingly dumbfounded. There’s absolutely no reason Michel Lemieux shouldn’t be a household name now. Here I…
December 15, 2020
Michiru Akiyoshi (秋吉みちる): Mangetsu (1991)
More fierce humans to support: Monday Michiru Akiyoshi-Mariano. Where does one start with the wildfly prolific career of Monday? How about the…
December 11, 2020
Loredana Bertè: Traslocando (1982)
Before the image, before the story, before the music, before anything else, what really gets to you is that voice. In full…
December 8, 2020
Mix: 45. Fridays In The Park
I’ve got to say I really had fun with this one. Inspired by Ms. Sally’s wonderful recommendation to check out the music…
October 6, 2020
Nico (ニコ): Valeria (1983)
Top down, shades on, it’s time to take Nico’s Valerie out for a spin. Featuring the sterling work of twin brothers Mamoru…
July 31, 2020
Animal Nightlife: Shangri-La (1985)
Maybe those who still vaguely remember England’s proto-Acid Jazz scene can better place Animal Nightlife in an appropriate context, but how in…
July 28, 2020
Seri Ishikawa(石川セリ): Toru Takemitsu Pop Songs (1995)
Editor’s Note: For today’s post we’re joined by Tristan Pollack sharing a wonderful recording (a collaborative work) between Japanese pop star Seri…
July 24, 2020
Mango: Australia (1985)
Hard to find descriptors for the late Pino Mango’s Australia. Belonging to that then rare breed of solo art pop artists like…
June 23, 2020
Open Sesame!: Chocolate Panic (1985)
Let’s have a talk about cancel culture. I refuse to endorse any images that will promote racism of any kind. We punch…
June 5, 2020
Ayuo Takahashi (高橋鮎生): Silent Film (1985)
Some of my favorite artists are those that fluctuate along the same wavelength as yours truly. One of these is the incomparable…
May 8, 2020
FAD: FAD! (1981)
First things first: Please go to Noka’s Youtube channel and hit “subscribe” to thank them for sharing this first. None other than…
March 13, 2020