The upcoming album by Soft Machine will get a limited edition UHQCD (ultimate high quality CD) release in Japan. Issued in a cardboard mini LP sleeve.
This version will also present two bonus tracks !
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
SOFT MACHINE UPDATE
THE RESIDENTS RECORD STORE DAY RELEASE
"The Residents present Randy, Chuck & Bob In The Studio"
The Residents present Randy, Chuck and Bob In The Studio refers to a period when the avant-garde (former eyeballs in top hats) used these three pseudonyms to represent themselves as an offbeat power trio, performing and releasing music with a focus on studio versions of live material. This concept was part of the "Randy, Chuck and Bob Trilogy," which included tours and albums between 2010 and 2016. Presented here on vinyl for the very first time, Residents fans and collectors can expect a trippy treat of rare demos, rehearsal sessions, live jams, sonic experiments and remixes. All lovingly slung together on fine wax to wrap your ears around for Record Store Day 2026.
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART RECORD STORE DAY RELEASE
Deluxe edition of the classic 1970 album from Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band. This limited edition 2LP vinyl set features the original album, recut from the original master tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering, plus an additional LP with previously unreleased instrumental versions and alternate takes from the original album sessions.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
LEGENDS IN THEIR OWN LUNCHTIME
"Legends In Their Own Lunchtime"
subtitled 'An Exploration of the Canterbury Scene',
is a book by Aymeric Leroy.
650 pages !!
Hardbound.
Available for pre-order in the USA from Waysidemusic, in Europe from Mandai.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
VOICE OF VENUS ENSEMBLE RELEASED A FRANK ZAPPA TRIBUTE ON THEIR LATEST ALBUM
Voice Of Venus' "Chromosome 4" includes a piece entitled 'FZ', an obvious reference / tribute to Frank Zappa.
CELESTIAL PLANES
Celestial Planes is
- Roeland Celis (guitar)
- Hendrik Vanattenhoven (bass)
- Matthias De Waele (drums)
In april 2022 the band released its self-titled debut album. The second album ‘Objet Perdu’ was released on October 17th 2025.
Keep an eye out for them !
THE MET ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JAMES LEVINE
The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine.
Performing the music of Richard Wagner.
- The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine: "Wagner - Overtures & Preludes"
(1993, cd, --, deutsche grammophon)
- The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine: "Wagner - Orchestral Music"
(1997, 2cd, --, deutsche grammophon)
In retrospect, I have to admit that it may not have been the best idea to give these records a listening session during my first cup of coffee of the day,...
I turned out to be more receptive during a second (afternoon) session.
Beautiful recordings and a great sound from the orchestra.
Being only vaguely familiar with Richard Wagner's music, I did like the déjà vu effect.
In short, both recordings provide an excellent way to gain more insight and to enjoy Richard Wagner's works.
Here's the opera version of 'Ride Of The Valkyries'
(an inspiration for John Williams' 'Imperial March', used in the Star Wars Darth Vader scenes)
Saturday, January 31, 2026
NORAH JONES
I recently received digital copies of two Norah Jones albums: "Begin Again" (2019) and "Visions" (2024).
Very enjoyable.
Here's a live fragment, promoting "Begin Again" on The Today Show.
'All This Time" from "Visions":
And from 2013,
Anoushka Shankar & Norah Jones - 'Traces Of You'.
Magical.
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