poland
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The first single from Dźwięki ukryte, a collaborative effort by brass instrumentalist Wojciech Jachna, bassist Jacek Mazurkiewicz, and percussionist Jacek Buhl. It’s slated for release in April via Instant Classic.
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Doubts [ppt35] by VA An experimental dub techno compilation organized by Polish cassette label Pawlacz Perski.
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Litourgiya by BATUSHKA An intriguing project that combines elements of black metal, doom, and Orthodox chant from mysterious Polish group Batushka, out now via Witching Hour.
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A cut from Rabbit Eclipse, the first album in nearly 20 years from Polish neofolk group Księżyc, out next month via Penultimate Press.
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Polish avant-folk artist Jakub Ziołek is releasing Zamknęły się oczy ziemi, his final album as Stara Rzeka, on October 22 via Instant Classic. Here’s the lead single featuring free improvisation duo Jachna/Buhl. Enjoy!
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Kraków black metal outfit Mgła is releasing its third LP Exercises in Futility September 4 via Northern Heritage. Press play to experience all the ferocity now!
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Sierść Sierść Sierść by Sierść Spirited noise rock with squeaky female(?) vocals from Polish label Jasień.
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Aurora by Alchimia Some pretty moody free jazz coming from Seattle three-piece Alchimia, via Kraków label Instant Classic.
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The two singles to have dropped from Polish death metal quartet Behemoth’s forthcoming concept album The Satanist sound massive and are kind of awe-inspiring. The first, “Ora Pro Nubis Lucifer,” is a straight-up death metal frenzy, whereas the second, “Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel,” is a slower-paced, multi-phased piece complete
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MP3 On her debut EP, singer-songwriter and experimentalist Izes brings an eerie atmosphere; plus, she backs it up with elements of improvisational drums and trumpet on the track streaming above, “No Future.” The song builds really evenly, and grows into its eventual chaos in a kinda beautiful way. I wasn’