SUN RA'S "EAST TWO + 7" IS OUT

 'East Two' + 7 other tracks.
The CD got released a couple of days ago.

FRENCH TV - THE SPANISH CAPER

• French TV: The Spanish Caper
      (2026, cd, USA, cuneiform rune 544/545)

The Cuneiform record label has released a beautiful 2 CD album by Louisville-born avant-prog veterans French TV.
Disc One offers complex instrumentals written in Northern Spain, while Disc Two delivers an obscure collection of late-60s/early-70s heavy-rock and psych covers.

Disc One sounds great, but check out this great list of tracks on Disc Two.
There's a lot of nice things to discover here !

Disc Two

1. 20th Century Man (R. Davies)

2. Nantucket Sleigh Ride (to Owen Coffin) (F. Pappalardi, G. Collins) = Mountain

3. Goin' a Little Crazy (B. Cummings, K. Winter) = The Guess Who

4. Fresh Garbage (J. Ferguson) - Spirit

5. Butterfly Bleu (D. Ingle, L. Dorman, R. Bushy) = Iron Butterfly

6. Deadman's Dream (G. Brooker, K. Reid) = Procol Harum

7. Take a Look Around (J. Walsh) = James Gang

8. Funky Judge (A. Williams, L. Hutton) = Bull & The Matadors

9. Freedom Rider (S. Winwood)

10. Days and Nights (S. Hill, W. Ham) = Bloodrock

11. A Million Miles Away (R. Gallagher)

12. Renegade (J. McKay, G. McJohn, G. Biondo) = Steppenwolf

CHEER-ACCIDENT - YOU SMILE - THE SONG IS OVER

• Cheer-Accident: You Smile – The Song Is Over
      (2026, download / streaming, --, bandcamp / cuneiform)
      (2026, cd, USA, cuneiform)

Cheer-Accident's "You Smile – The Song Is Over" is sprawling, hour-long avant-prog masterpiece.
It marks the Chicago group's 27th studio release, or even their 37th release if you count every album in their vast output.
Made available on the legendary Cuneiform Records, "You Smile - The Song Is Over" offers dense, adventurous math-rock next to experimental (almost pop) songs and meditative soundscapes.

While the deluxe edition of the album bundles the CD with a DVD of live performances, the Studio Album Only Bandcamp version strips the package down to its core 11-track studio narrative, adding  an edited version of 'They Won't Talk To Me' as a bonus track.

Pure Avant-Prog / RIO (Rock in Opposition) / Math-Rock.
Love it.

-- info: Danny Mathys

RAY MARCHICA WITH EDDY'S CHEMISTRY SET TO PERFORM AT BIRDLAND ON JUNE 28

Ray Marchica is one of New York City’s most versatile and accomplished drummers. Drawing from his extensive musical world he will be bringing Eddy’s Chemistry Set, the smaller ensemble from the renown Ed Palermo Big Band, to join him on the Birdland stage.

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/ray-marchica-with-eddys-chemistry-set/

Oz Noy, Ray Marchica, Ugonna Okegwo

THE MUSIC ACROSS RADIO SHOW

Special Live Broadcast
Live Radio Concert with the Friedemann Dähn Trio – 21 June 2026, 11.00 pm

This time, “Music Across” is broadcasting live from the radio studio on Gaußplatz in Vienna. Our guests in the studio is the Friedemann Dähn Trio. Friedemann “Fried” Dähn has appeared on “Music Across” several times before with various groups, and we’re delighted that he’s back with us live this time with his trio. Great music and interesting conversations are guaranteed, and we’re also happy to take calls from listeners during this live broadcast.

About the Friedemann Dähn Trio:

Together with drummer Bernd Settelmeyer and saxophonist, clarinettist and flautist Carsten Netz, cellist Friedemann ‘Fried’ Dähn has created an ensemble that moves with ease between contemporary jazz, free improvisation and polyphonic sound sculpture, whilst constantly exploring new forms of expression. The trio invites the audience to embark on a musical journey centred on curiosity, openness and immediate experience.

Auf ORANGE 94.0 dem Freien Radio in Wien:
Internet Live Stream: http://o94.at
(click on the green line on the top of the page, the line with the 'play' triangle)

 

PIERRE BOULEZ - ARNOLD SCHOENBERG

The Pierre Boulez series by Sony Classical is joy to discover.
Beautiful packaging and adventurous music.
Today's focus is on Arnold Schoenberg.
It's hard to believe that this music was composed over 100 years ago.

• Pierre Boulez: SCHOENBERG – Serenade – 5 Pieces For Orchestra – Ode To Napoleon
      (1993, cd, --, sony classical smk 48 463)

• Pierre Boulez: SCHOENBERG – Suite, op. 29 – Verklärte Nacht – 3 Pieces
     (1993, cd, --, sony classical smk 48 465)

ANGINE DE POITRINE

Canadian costumed math-rock duo Angine de Poitrine is currently in the middle of a massive international tour. After shooting to internet fame from a viral KEXP performance, the mysterious pair has been touring, playing festivals, and releasing their music worldwide.

For those who are catching up, the duo has released two albums.
Recommended listening.

• Angine de Poitrine: Vol. I
      (2024, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
      also out on CD and on LP

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• Angine de Poitrine: Vol. II
      (2026, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
      also out on CD and on LP

Fun facts: both CDs include an untitled bonus track & both CDs come with a fan club card, hidden behind the tray.

THE CRAMPS - LOOK MOM NO HEAD

The Cramps' "Look Mom No Head" album is getting a re-issue on red vinyl.

The album includes The Cramps' version of 'Hardworkin' Man', a song written by Jack Nitzsche and originally performed by Captain Beefheart (with Ry Cooder on the guitar) for the "Blue Collar" movie.

THE 2ND COMING

Of interest for those how enjoy late sixties psychedelic rock and southern rock music !

The 2nd Coming issued one 7" in 1968.
They also recorded an album but that never got released. Until now, that is.

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/the-2nd-coming-evaluations-interview

NEW BANDCAMP RELEASE BY ANDREW LATIMER

Guitarist, composer and founding member of Camel, Andrew Latimer.has just released "From The Vault" through Bandcamp.