It’s a crying shame that Belarusian Rock-In-Opposition-influenced band Rational Diet is no more. For my taste, they had carried the torch first illumined by bands such as Art Zoyd, Univers Zero and Henry Cow.
[Music] Miguel Alzerreka Cuarteto – Lord Suave
Miguel Alzerreka is a vibraphonist from Mexico. I came across him thanks to a newsletter from Museo Tamayo, one of Mexico’s best centers for art, music and culture.
Miguel also has a Soundcloud page worth exploring.
[Music] Jurica Jelić – Sve nijanse Dinare (All shades of Dinara)
I’m extremely pleased to announce the new release of Croatia’s best experimental bassist, Jurica Jelić! He hails from Knin, and produces a mélange of genres, mixing classical, post-punk, and Slavic paganism as his bass influences.
[Music] Bosques De Mi Mente – Jardin De Estatuas
Something tranquil, bordering on New Age and ethereal music, from Spain’s Bosques De Mi Mente.
[Music] Influenza – Astral Plane
A very pleasant surprise from this obscure Dutch band. I’m not sure if Influenza has a website, but former member of the band Peng Øffe, is the man responsible for posting this nugget.
[Music] Jurassic 5 – Lesson 6: The Lecture
I’m no connoisseur of hip-hop music, but Jurassic 5, Los Angeles’ finest in my opinion, makes me want to learn more about the interesting parts of the genre.
[Music] Oi Va Voi – Ladino Song
Oi Va Voi are a World Music band out of England who explore Sephardic and Yiddish traditional music, twisting it up into something fresh.
[Music] Robert Fripp – Requiem: Affirming
A beautiful soundscape from King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp, from the album Love Cannot Bear: Soundscapes – Live in the USA, available through Amazon.com.
[Music] The Style Council – The Paris Match (Tracey Thorn Version)
A smooth, swanky tune by Paul Weller’s other band, The Style Council, joined by the voice of Everything But The Girl, Tracey Thorn.
[Music] 50 French Songs You Need To Hear Before You Die
Buzzfeed rarely surprises me as pleasantly as they have with this article, compiling some of the finest, and occasionally, cheesiest, French songs of all time.
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 